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How to get from Charing Cross to Ashford by Tube and train?

By Tube and train

To get from Charing Cross to Ashford in London, you’ll need to take one Tube line and 2 train lines: take the CIRCLE Tube from Embankment station to Blackfriars station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from St Pancras station to Ashford International station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min.

61min
Tube - CIRCLE
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Leaves from Embankment

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Charing Cross
  • 2
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for Tube
    CIRCLE
    Hammersmith
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Blackfriars
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    8 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 7
    Ride to train station Ashford International
    Ride to train station
    Ashford International
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Tube and train via DISTRICT, THAMESLINK and SOUTHEASTERN

To get from Charing Cross to Ashford in London, you’ll need to take one Tube line and 2 train lines: take the DISTRICT Tube from Embankment station to Blackfriars station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from St Pancras station to Ashford International station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min.

63min
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Leaves from Embankment

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Charing Cross
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Upminster
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Blackfriars
    2 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    8 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 7
    Ride to train station Ashford International
    Ride to train station
    Ashford International
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Charing Cross to Ashford

The distance between Charing Cross, London and Ashford, London is approximately 58.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charing Cross to Ashford by Tube and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Charing Cross

Charing Cross is located at Charing Cross, London and the nearest public transport station is Whitehall / Trafalgar Square (N).

Tube stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Charing Cross
  • Embankment

Train stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Whitehall / Trafalgar Square (N)
  • Northumberland Avenue / Trafalgar Square (X)
  • Northumberland Avenue / Trafalgar Square (W)

River Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Festival Pier
  • Embankment Pier

Public transport stations close to Ashford, London

Ashford is located at Ashford, London and the nearest public transport station is Beaver Road Bridge, Ashford.

Bus stations close to Ashford:

  • Beaver Road Bridge, Ashford
  • Vicarage Lane, Ashford
  • Bank Street Arrivals, Ashford

Alternative route by Tube and train via DISTRICT, THAMESLINK and SOUTHEASTERN

To get from Charing Cross to Ashford in London, you’ll need to take one Tube line and 2 train lines: take the DISTRICT Tube from Embankment station to Blackfriars station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from St Pancras station to Ashford International station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min.

63min
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Leaves from Embankment

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Charing Cross
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Upminster
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Blackfriars
    2 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    8 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 7
    Ride to train station Ashford International
    Ride to train station
    Ashford International
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Ashford?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line CIRCLE, Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Charing Cross to Ashford?

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Charing Cross and Ashford in London?

    No, you’ll have to take one Tube line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 1 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Charing Cross to Ashford in London?

    The CIRCLE Tube line goes from Hammersmith station near Charing Cross to Blackfriars station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Blackfriars station near Ashford in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Charing Cross to Ashford in London by Tube and train?

    The total travel time between Charing Cross and Ashford in London by Tube and train is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Charing Cross to get to Ashford in London?

    Get on the CIRCLE Tube from the Hammersmith station near Charing Cross in London.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Charing Cross and Ashford in London?

    Get off the Tube at the Blackfriars station, which is closest to Ashford in London.

  • When is the last train from Charing Cross to Ashford in London?

    The last train from Charing Cross to Ashford in London is the Southeastern line. It leaves the Charing Cross station at 23:34.

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