The average train between Canterbury and Ashford takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Ashford at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 15m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Ashford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Canterbury to Ashford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Ashford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ashford (Surrey) station.
Book your Canterbury to Ashford train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Canterbury and Ashford is 108.1 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Ashford (Surrey) via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Vauxhall, and Vauxhall in around 1h 56m.