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Outbound fromAshford International to Canterbury West by train
It takes an average of 19m to travel from Ashford International to Canterbury West by train, over a distance of around 13 miles (21 km). There are normally 91 trains per day travelling from Ashford International to Canterbury West and tickets for this journey start from £10.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:05 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:08 | |
| Departure station | Ashford International | |
| Arrival station | Canterbury West | |
| Journey time | From 14m | |
| Distance | 13 miles (21 km) | |
| Frequency | 91 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £10.40 | |
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Travel from Ashford International to Canterbury West by train in just 14 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Ashford International to Canterbury West? We’ve got you covered.
It usually takes around 19 minutes to travel the 13 miles (21 km) from Ashford International to Canterbury West by train, although it can take just 14 minutes on the fastest direct Southeastern services. There are usually around 42 services running on this route each day, so there are plenty of journey times to choose from.
Digital train tickets now available on this route
Did you know you can now buy digital train tickets from Ashford International to Canterbury West? That’s right, no more queuing at the ticket machine or fumbling around for that paper ticket. It can now live in your Trainline app.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we’ll show you how much you can save on your train tickets if you travel Off-Peak or use a Railcard.
Ready to book? Start your search for train tickets from Ashford International to Canterbury West with us today. Keep reading for more information or check our timetable above where you can view first and last train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Ashford International to Canterbury West
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Ashford International to Canterbury West is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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