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How to get from Waterloo Station to Ashford by train?

By train

To get from Waterloo Station to Ashford in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Waterloo East station to London Bridge 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 8 min.

68min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Leaves from Waterloo East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waterloo East
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Orpington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    14 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

By Tube and train

To get from Waterloo Station to Ashford in London, you’ll need to take 2 Tube lines and one train line: take the JUBILEE Tube from Waterloo station to Baker Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METROPOLITAN Tube 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 10 min.

70min
Walk to Tube station
Tube - JUBILEE
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Leaves from Waterloo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Waterloo
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Wembley Park
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Baker Street
    8 min
  • 4
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    5 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 Waterloo Station to Ashford

The distance between Waterloo Station, London and Ashford, London is approximately 59.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waterloo Station to Ashford by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Waterloo Station

Waterloo Station is located at Station Approach, London and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (E).

Tube stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo

Train stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo East

Bus stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (E)
  • Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (H)
  • Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (F)

River Bus stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • London Eye Waterloo Pier
  • Festival Pier

Public transport stations close to Ashford, London

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

Bus stations close to Ashford:

  • Wellesley Road, Ashford
  • Beaver Road Bridge, Ashford
  • Bank Street Arrivals, Ashford

By Tube and train

To get from Waterloo Station to Ashford in London, you’ll need to take 2 Tube lines and one train line: take the JUBILEE Tube from Waterloo station to Baker Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METROPOLITAN Tube 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 10 min.

70min
Walk to Tube station
Tube - JUBILEE
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Leaves from Waterloo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Waterloo
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Wembley Park
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Baker Street
    8 min
  • 4
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    5 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 Waterloo Station to Ashford?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Waterloo Station to Ashford?

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line JUBILEE, Bus line METROPOLITAN, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Ashford?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Waterloo Station to Ashford?

    The SOUTHEASTERN train line goes from Waterloo East station near Waterloo Station in Waterloo to Orpington station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Orpington station near Ashford in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waterloo Station to Ashford by train?

    The total travel time between Waterloo Station in Waterloo and Ashford in London by train is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Waterloo Station to get to Ashford?

    Get on the SOUTHEASTERN train from the Waterloo East station near Waterloo Station in Waterloo.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Waterloo Station and Ashford?

    Get off the train at the Orpington station, which is closest to Ashford in London.

  • When is the last train from Waterloo Station to Ashford?

    The last train from Waterloo Station in Waterloo to Ashford in London is the Southeastern line. It leaves the Waterloo East station at 23:37.

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