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Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and Ashford takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Brighton 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.

1h 40m
Duration
61 mi
Distance
£35
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Brighton to Ashford train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Brighton and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Ashford at 5:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Gatwick ExpressSouthernSouth Western Railway1h 29m • 2 changes
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    Gatwick ExpressSouthernSouth Western Railway1h 29m • 2 changes
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    Gatwick ExpressSouthernSouth Western Railway1h 29m • 2 changes
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    Gatwick ExpressSouthernSouth Western Railway1h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Gatwick ExpressSouthernSouth Western Railway1h 29m • 2 changes
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    Gatwick ExpressSouthernSouth Western Railway1h 32m • 2 changes
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    Gatwick ExpressSouthernSouth Western Railway1h 32m • 2 changes
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    Gatwick ExpressSouthernSouth Western Railway1h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Gatwick ExpressSouthernSouth Western Railway1h 29m • 2 changes
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    Gatwick ExpressSouthernSouth Western Railway1h 32m • 2 changes
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    Gatwick ExpressSouthernSouth Western Railway1h 32m • 2 changes
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    Gatwick ExpressSouthernSouth Western Railway1h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Gatwick ExpressSouthernSouth Western Railway1h 29m • 2 changes
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    Gatwick ExpressSouthernSouth Western Railway1h 32m • 2 changes
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    Gatwick ExpressSouthernSouth Western Railway1h 32m • 2 changes
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    Gatwick ExpressSouthernSouth Western Railway1h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Gatwick ExpressSouthernSouth Western Railway1h 29m • 2 changes
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    Gatwick ExpressSouthernSouth Western Railway1h 29m • 2 changes
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    Gatwick ExpressSouthernSouth Western Railway1h 29m • 2 changes
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    Gatwick ExpressSouthernSouth Western Railway1h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway7h 24m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway2h 30m • 2 changes
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    SouthernSouthernSouth Western Railway2h 13m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Gatwick ExpressSouthernSouth Western Railway1h 29m • 2 changes
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    Gatwick ExpressSouthernSouth Western Railway1h 32m • 2 changes
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    Gatwick ExpressSouthernSouth Western Railway1h 32m • 2 changes
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    Gatwick ExpressSouthernSouth Western Railway1h 32m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Ashford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Brighton to Ashford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 61.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Ashford, Surrey, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Ashford (Surrey) via Gatwick Airport and Clapham Junction in around 1h 45m.

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