4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Ashford
Cheapest price
£171
Average price
£171
Fastest journey
6 h 9 m
Average duration
6 h 11 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
625 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Ashford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Ashford will cost around £171 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £171.
Of the 2 trains that leave Glasgow for Ashford every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 625 km distance in an average of 6 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 12 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Glasgow to Ashford
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Ashford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £104.
Distance: 625 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight |
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£141 Average Price | £62 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Glasgow to Ashford train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Ashford trains for tomorrow, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:33 Glasgow | 6h12 | 10:45 Ashford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:36 Glasgow | 6h09 | 16:45 Ashford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Ashford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Glasgow to Ashford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £104 but you can travel from only £29 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 625 km distance in 6h 8m.
Distance 625 km |
Average train duration 5h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £104 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 8m |
First train 04:26 |
Last train 23:40 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Glasgow to Ashford trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Glasgow and Ashford from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Glasgow to Ashford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Ashford
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Lost and Found Office
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 23:15 Saturday 06:30 - 23:15 Sunday 10:10 - 17:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station. No step free access - escalators & stairs to below ground Island platform
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Osborne Street
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:14 Saturday 06:30 - 20:14 Sunday 08:25 - 16:05
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 1, ramp to platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / station building
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Garscadden Road bus terminus
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TaxisAccessibility
WCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
- Burger King
- Krispy Kreme
- Gordon St Coffee
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- The Beer House
- Patisserie Valerie
- Alston Bar & Beef
- Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
- There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hotel Indigo Glasgow
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
- voco Grand Central Glasgow
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
- Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
- Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- 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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