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Rye to Ashford Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 13 daily train trips between Rye and Ashford. The average train journey from Rye to Ashford takes 18 minutes, but some Southern train trips are as short as 13 minutes.

Distance15 mi (24 km)
Fastest train0h 13m
Lowest price$6.48
Trains per day24
Most frequent serviceSouthern
Train lines1

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Which train should you take from Rye to Ashford?

Southern is the one and only train line which connects Rye to Ashford. However, there are 13 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Southern130h 18m$8.75
  • Southern Railway is part of the British rail network serving stations predominantly between central London and the British south coast. Destinations include Brighton, Gatwick Airport, and Worthing. WiFi and accessible restrooms are available on most trains, plus the option to upgrade to a first-class ticket with extra legroom.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Rye to Ashford

The distance between Rye and Ashford is approximately 15 miles, or 24 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 18 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 13 minutes. It's a short and pleasant ride; the train is a perfect way to get to Ashford.

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Rye to Ashford on Wednesday. Tickets for Wednesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Monday. Monday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

The earliest train departs Rye at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 13 scheduled trains on most days. 24 of these are direct connections to Ashford. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Ashford to Rye.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Rye?

Main departure station: Rye (Sussex)

There are two stations in Rye where you can board the train to Ashford.

All train stations in Rye:

  • Rye (Sussex)

  • Appledore Station

Where is the train station in Ashford?

Main arrival station: Ashford International

Ashford has one train station.

All train stations in Ashford:

  • Ashford International

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