The average train between Southampton and Ashford takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton 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 Southampton and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Ashford at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Ashford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Southampton to Ashford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Ashford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Southampton to Ashford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Southampton and Ashford is 161.6 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Ashford International via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford International in around 2h 37m.