The average train between Leicester and Ashford takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leicester 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 every 30 minutes between Leicester and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Ashford at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Ashford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Leicester to Ashford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Ashford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Leicester to Ashford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Leicester and Ashford is 215.5 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Ashford International via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 3m.