The average train between Swansea and Ashford takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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 Swansea and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Ashford at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Ashford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Swansea to Ashford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Ashford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Swansea to Ashford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Swansea and Ashford is 338.4 km. The road distance is 400 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Ashford International via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 4m.