The cheapest and fastest trains from Eastbourne to Ashford
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
1 h 13 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eastbourne to Ashford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eastbourne to Ashford will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 5 trains that leave Eastbourne for Ashford every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Live departures
Eastbourne to Ashford train times
The table below shows live departures for Eastbourne to Ashford trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:53 Eastbourne | 1h13 | 06:06 Ashford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:39 Eastbourne | 1h21 | 07:00 Ashford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:44 Eastbourne | 1h23 | 08:07 Ashford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:48 Eastbourne | 1h22 | 09:10 Ashford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:50 Eastbourne | 1h20 | 10:10 Ashford | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Eastbourne to Ashford
Trains from Eastbourne to Ashford run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 22:34. The fastest train covers the 59 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 59 km |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 04:53 |
Last train 22:34 |
Train companies: Southern from Eastbourne to Ashford trainsSouthern trains will get you between Eastbourne and Ashford from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Eastbourne to Ashford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Eastbourne to Ashford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ashford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Eastbourne and Ashford
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 06:00 - 21:15 Saturday 05:50 - 21:15 Sunday 06:40 - 21:15
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, barbers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is on the concourse. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on the concourse and waiting areas on platform 1 and 2
- Storage location: Stands at the front of the station and sheltered stands near the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up / drop off in the main car park until the end of 2021.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:35 Saturday 06:10 - 12:45 Sunday 06:50 - 14:25
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Level access to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via level crossing (below 400m distance). Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 1 near the ticket office.
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is available in the Booking hall. There are unheated shelters on both platforms
- Storage location: Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 21:30 Sunday 06:00 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Car Park A
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: These are located in the booking hall on the domestic side of the station. They are also located in the subway adjacent to the gateline on the international side of the station.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platforms - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platforms- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
- Waiting rooms location: on platform 1/2 there is a heated waiting room on platform 5/6 there is a heated waiting shelter The Station has a range of perch and standard height seating on all platforms.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: behind bus stop front of station
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the station forecourt outside the booking hall.
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