Folkestone to Ashford train with DB Southeastern

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Cheap train tickets from Folkestone to Ashford

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Cheapest

£10

Average

£10

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Folkestone to Ashford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

23:020h17

Folkestone

23:19Ashford

£101One-way

0 changes

05:290h13

Folkestone

05:42Ashford

£101One-way

0 changes

07:010h13

Folkestone

07:14Ashford

£101One-way

0 changes

05:010h13

Folkestone

05:14Ashford

£101One-way

0 changes

21:010h13

Folkestone

21:14Ashford

£101One-way

0 changes

Folkestone to Ashford train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 24 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
DB SoutheasternDB Southeastern	07:01 Folkestone	0h13	07:14 Ashford	0 changesDirect
DB SoutheasternDB Southeastern	05:29 Folkestone	0h13	05:42 Ashford	0 changesDirect
DB SoutheasternDB Southeastern	23:02 Folkestone	0h17	23:19 Ashford	0 changesDirect
DB SoutheasternDB Southeastern	21:01 Folkestone	0h13	21:14 Ashford	0 changesDirect
DB SoutheasternDB Southeastern	05:01 Folkestone	0h13	05:14 Ashford	0 changesDirect

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Train times from Folkestone to Ashford

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Fastest Journey

13 m

Average

15 m

Trains per day

Distance

23 km

Of the 8 trains that leave Folkestone for Ashford every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

07:010h13

Folkestone

07:14Ashford

£101One-way

0 changes

05:290h13

Folkestone

05:42Ashford

£101One-way

0 changes

21:010h13

Folkestone

21:14Ashford

£101One-way

0 changes

05:010h13

Folkestone

05:14Ashford

£101One-way

0 changes

23:210h14

Folkestone

23:35Ashford

£111One-way

0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Folkestone to Ashford

Trains from Folkestone to Ashford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

22 km

Average train duration

16m

Cheapest ticket price

£10

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

13m

First train

00:01

Last train

23:58

Price information

Train companies: Southeastern trains Folkestone to Ashford

Travel between Folkestone and Ashford from £10 with Omio’s train partners Southeastern! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.

Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.

Train information from Folkestone to Ashford with Southeastern:

Average Duration: 13 min
Cheapest Price: £10
Southeastern frequency: 25 a day

FAQs: Folkestone to Ashford train

FAQs: Travel by train from Folkestone to Ashford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Folkestone to Ashford.

Cheap train tickets from Folkestone to Ashford can start from as little as £10 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Folkestone to Ashford is £10; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Folkestone to Ashford train time is 13 min covering the 14 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Folkestone to Ashford leaves at 00: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Folkestone to Ashford leaves at 23: 58.

There are 6 trains a day from Folkestone to Ashford which require at least one change with Southeastern. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Folkestone to Ashford train with Southeastern. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the route to Ashford from Folkestone as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 58.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Folkestone Central, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Ashford International, located 0.2 miles (319 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Ashford from Folkestone is worth doing with a journey time of 13 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Folkestone to Ashford by train is February.

Yes, you can take a train between Folkestone and Ashford.

Important Stations and Airports in Folkestone and Ashford

Folkestone

Ashford

The major train station for departures in Folkestone is Folkestone West. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Folkestone West for your trip from Folkestone to Ashford.

Folkestone West Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Folkestone West station, Station Approach, off Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3PA

Phone Number

+44 3303339232

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 13:05 Saturday 07:35 - 14:15 Sunday Closed This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.

Distance to city center

2 km

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Dining

Yummy
Cheriton Pizza & Fish Bar
Ephesus
KFC

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: No
Step free access note: Category B2. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step Free access to Platform 1 via main entrance off Shorncliffe Road. Step free access to platform 2 via side entrance off Station Road. Step access between platforms via station subway. Step free Interchange between platforms via steep roads is in excess of 500 metres.
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: by entrance to platform 1
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: No
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

Toilets Location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
Baby changing facilities: Yes
Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on platform 1, only available when staff are present

Public transport options for Folkestone West

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Road, platform 2 side of the station.

Folkestone Central Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Folkestone Central station, Station Approach, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HB

Phone Number

+44 3303339232

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 17:40 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Dining

Portofino Ristorante
New Delhi
Cocomee
KFC

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access via lift or steep ramps from main entrance.
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: In the booking hall
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
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
Baby changing facilities: No

Hotel

The Clifton Hotel
The Southcliff Hotel
Stay2a

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on the platform only available when staff are present

Public transport options for Folkestone Central

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop outside of the station (exit station, walk down the slope and turn right. Bus stop is just beyond the bridge)