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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted to Ashford
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
2 h 3 m
Average duration
2 h 44 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted to Ashford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted to Ashford will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
Of the 3 trains that leave Stansted for Ashford every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 70 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 57 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
Stansted to Ashford train times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted to Ashford trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 07:15 Stansted | 1h53 | 09:08 Ashford | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
| 04:30 Stansted | 3h57 | 08:27 Ashford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:15 Stansted | 2h12 | 08:27 Ashford | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted to Ashford
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Trains from Stansted to Ashford run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 70 km distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 70 km |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 23:00 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Stansted to Ashford trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Stansted and Ashford from £54. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stansted to Ashford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Stansted and Ashford
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 13:25 Saturday 08:00 - 14:00 Sunday 08:55 - 16:25
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 Station. Near-level access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Staines) via main entrance or side gate. Step-free access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London) via separate entrance from long footpath, and short ramp at approx 1:15 gradient. Step-free access between platforms is only via the street (approx 620m). Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Room; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Room; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Woodthorpe Road - London Transport bus stops
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