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Compare for Cardiff to Ashford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Ashford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £116 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £116, while a train costs an average of £116.
Distance: 284 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£116 Average Price Cheapest | £56 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 28m sooner (3h 23m by train vs 3h 51m by car). Tickets start at around £116 compared to roughly £56 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get to Ashford from Cardiff by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Ashford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:133h32Cardiff14:45Ashford£551One-way0 changes
Cheapest
- 11:133h32Cardiff14:45Ashford£551One-way0 changes
Fastest
- 9:493h29Cardiff13:18Ashford£601One-way0 changes
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FAQs: Cardiff to Ashford
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- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Ashford as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Ashford International (AFK).
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Ashford by train.
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