The average train between Plymouth and Ashford takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Ashford at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Ashford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Plymouth to Ashford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Ashford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Plymouth to Ashford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Plymouth and Ashford is 363.2 km. The road distance is 455 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Ashford International via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 25m.