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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Ashford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £163 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £163, while a flight costs an average of £206.
Distance: 625 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£163 Average Price Cheapest | £206 Average Price | £120 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Ashford:
A train is £44 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Ashford costing on average £206.
Other travel options to Ashford take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 0m.
You'll arrive about 2h 14m sooner (5h 30m by train vs 7h 44m by car). Tickets start at around £163 compared to roughly £120 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.
How to get to Ashford from Glasgow by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Ashford is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Ashford are London, Canterbury, Maidstone, Dover and Folkestone. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Ashford on Omio.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Canterbury is best known for its cathedral, medieval streets and long role in English religious history. Its compact centre mixes historic buildings with a lively student atmosphere, independent shops and riverside walks.
Maidstone, the county town of Kent, sits on the River Medway and is known for nearby Leeds Castle and its market-town roots. The centre combines shops, museums and parks with a practical, lived-in feel.
Dover is a historic Kent port known for the White Cliffs and Dover Castle. Its busy harbour, wartime past and chalk coastline give the town a distinctly maritime character.
Folkestone is a Kent seaside town known for its harbour, Channel views and creative quarter. It mixes traditional coastal character with contemporary art, with the Leas promenade and nearby white cliffs shaping its open feel.
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Ashford:
A train is £44 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Ashford costing on average £206.
Other travel options to Ashford take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 0m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Ashford as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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