Trains to Ashford International

Ashford International Train Station runs high-speed services to London St Pancras International. It used to run services to mainland Europe until March 2020, when it stopped at European destinations like Paris, Brussels, Marseille and Lille via Eurostar.

It was originally constructed in 1842 and redeveloped for electrification in the 1960s. Yet its close proximity to both Dover and the capital meant that it was destined for high-speed international services once the Channel Tunnel was built in the mid-1990s, being renamed Ashford International in 1996.

Ashford International Train Station offers a range of amenities and services to its passengers, including:

• A ticket office (opening times: Monday to Friday: 5.30am – 9.30pm; Saturday: 5.30am – 9.30pm; Sunday: 6am – 9.30pm). You can book train tickets as well as monthly and annual season tickets at the ticket office.
• Self-service ticket machines and accessible ticket machines. Plus, you can collect tickets you have bought online from the self-service machines.
• Step-free access to all platforms.
• Boards to check the real-time train timetable.
• Shops and hospitality.
• Post boxes and public telephones.
• 454 bicycle storage stands behind the bus stop at the front of the station.

Ashford International is located to the southeast of the town centre. After leaving the station, it only takes around fifteen minutes to walk into the town centre. If you’d prefer to take public transport, then there are taxis outside the station’s entrance and local buses are also nearby.

Ashford International Train Station offers a variety of services, making it a key hub for travellers. Trains run to London St Pancras International and London Charing Cross, providing convenient access to the capital. Additionally, Ashford International connects passengers to south coast destinations, including Dover Priory, Ramsgate, Margate, and Eastbourne, facilitating travel across the region for both business and leisure purposes.

London St Pancras International to Ashford International Train Station

Getting from London St Pancras International to Ashford International Train Station with Southeastern takes only thirty-eight minutes. There are two trains per hour.

Dover Priory to Ashford International Train Station

It takes between twenty-six to thirty minutes to get from Dover Priory to Ashford International Train Station with Southeastern. There is usually one train per hour.

London Charing Cross to Ashford International Train Station

The journey between London Charing Cross to Ashford International Train Station is around one hour and twenty minutes with Southeastern. There are two trains per hour.

Southeastern and Southern are the primary UK operators at this station, running domestic services to London and the wider south coast area.

Eurostar ran through this station until March 2020, when services were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. At the time of writing, May 2025, these services have not resumed at Ashford International.

Ashford, located in the county of Kent, famously nicknamed ‘the Garden of England’, offers lush greenery, fine produce, and excellent outdoor activities. The town is conveniently accessible from Ashford International Train Station, making it easy for visitors to explore its offerings.

For walking and cycling enthusiasts, Ashford provides excellent trails like the Pilgrims Cycle Trail between Ashford and Canterbury, and the Orlestone Forest Loop, both a short ride from the station. Hikers can enjoy the Ashford Heritage Trail and Ashford’s Green Corridor, which are easily reachable from the station, or venture onto the North Downs National Trail, one of England’s most accessible National Trails, located right in Ashford.

Ashford's diverse culinary scene is also within easy reach of the train station. Visitors can enjoy Nepalese and Indian cuisine at Everest Inn Hythe, Korean dishes at The Korean Cowgirl, Italian flavours at Amici, or traditional British fare at local favourites like the Rose & Crown or Stubbs, all just a short distance from the station.

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Does Ashford International still run services to Europe?

No. Since March 2020, all European services from Ashford International have been suspended.

If you want to go from Ashford International to Europe, you will need to go to London St Pancras International or Ebbsfleet International.

What’s the postcode for Ashford International?

The full address for Ashford International is Station Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EZ.

How many platforms does Ashford International have?

Ashford International has six platforms. Platforms 3 and 4 are exclusively for international services, while the rest serve domestic UK trains.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.