The average train between Southampton and Ashford takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours 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 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 11m. 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 Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
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 (Surrey) station.
Book your Southampton to Ashford train tickets online with South Western Railway.
The distance between Southampton and Ashford is 88.3 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Ashford (Surrey) via Clapham Junction in around 1h 48m.