Trains to Ashford | Southeastern

a couple shopping at the Ashford Designer shopping outlet

Trains to Ashford International

The town boasts a number of great places to visit including a designer outlet just minutes from the train station.

Getting here: highspeed trains to Ashford International from St Pancras International from 37 minutes.

Reach the Beach Bus at Ashford

This summer, make seaside trips simple with holiday bus services running from Ashford International station.

Ashford International station to Dymchurch

New this summer, Stagecoach’s Route 500 bus takes you from Ashford International to the sandy beaches and amusements of Dymchurch. The service is already running every weekend and will operate every day during the summer holidays.

Every day, 23 July to 31 August
£3 Beach Bus DayRider
Four buses a day, last return at 18:50
Departs from Ashford International: Stop R in the station forecourt

Full timetable available on the Stagecoach website.

Check times & buy tickets

Fun things to do...

Curious Brewery

Curious Brewery is the state-of-the-art brewing facility that makes Curious premium beers and ciders, and it’s situated right next to Ashford International station! There is a shop where you can buy their drinks to sample at home and a modern restaurant overlooking their brewery operations, a great place to sample and enjoy their beers and food. They also offer tours and tastings throughout the year, where you can meet the experts and explore how they make their award-winning beer and cider, followed by a tasting.

Ashford Designer Outlet

With up to 60% off RRP at over 100 designer brands all year-round including Coach, Reiss and Tommy Hilfiger plus great food and drink options, McArthurGlen’s Ashford Designer Outlet makes a great day out. It’s so easy to get to by Southeastern train, simply hop on board one of our highspeed trains from London St. Pancras and you will be there is just 38 minutes! Plus, Southeastern customers showing a valid train ticket to Ashford International at their Guest Services will receive a McArthurGlen Club pass, unlocking an extra 10% off participating brands.

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WW1 MK IV Tank

A poignant reminder of the town’s history and sacrifice is found just around the corner from the High Street. Presented to the town in 1919 in recognition for its fundraising efforts to the National War Savings appeal, the tank was one of 1,220 others built for combat during WWI; it is now one of the remaining few in existence.

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Ashford Borough Museum

Celebrating Ashford’s railway heritage, the Ashford Borough Museum is in the heart of Ashford’s town centre within a 17th century Grade II listed building. The museum not only covers the history of the railway but also documents the history of the areas as far back in time as the Neolithic and Prehistoric times.

Ashford

This rapidly expanding town boasts a designer outlet with over 70 world famous brands and the Curious Brewery and restaurant.