The average train between Portsmouth and Ashford takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Ashford at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Ashford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Portsmouth to Ashford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Ashford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Portsmouth to Ashford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Portsmouth and Ashford is 142.9 km. The road distance is 212 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Ashford International via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 51m.