The average train between Birmingham and Ashford takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Ashford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Ashford at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Ashford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Birmingham to Ashford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Ashford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Birmingham to Ashford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Birmingham and Ashford is 241.6 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Ashford International via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 28m.