Ashford International Station

Our original Kent station offers a handy, time-saving alternative to travelling up to London for many people departing from South or South-East England. It’s conveniently located next to Ashford domestic station and is linked to it by a foot tunnel.

What’s on offer at Ashford International?

• A bar, café, bureau de change and convenience store are all available in the departure lounge.
• Our ticket office is open daily, from one hour before the first departure until 22:30, and e-ticket collection machines are also available.
• Toddlers’ play area.
• Toilets with baby-changing facilities.
• Cash machines (before check-in only).

Getting there

By train - Free travel with Southeastern
To make your journey as seamless as possible we’ve teamed up with Southeastern to offer Eurostar travellers free travel between Ashford domestic station (located just next to Ashford International) and rail stations throughout the Southeastern network in Kent, East Sussex and South East London*. All you have to do is show your passport and ticket or confirmation email when asked by any member of the Southeastern team. Please note that travel on Southeastern's High-Speed services on HS1 is not permitted under this arrangement.

• Visit www.southeasternrailway.co.uk to find out more about their services.
• Plan your train journey to Ashford from any station in England, Scotland or Wales at www.nationalrail.co.uk/planmyjourney.
• See a list of participating Southeastern stations.
• See a map of participating stations.

* Terms & conditions apply. Click Here to find out more.

By car
Ashford International is located less than 10 minutes from junction 10 of the M20 (A20), and is easily reached from the M25.
Plan your journey to Ashford International by car at http://rp.rac.co.uk/routeplanner or www.viamichelin.com.

The station also offers secure parking facilities with charges starting as low as £1 for up to 1 hour (short stay), £4.50 for up to 5 hours or £11.50 for up to 24 hours. Alternatively you can buy a weekly ticket for £69 or an annual season ticket for £650. No pre-booking is required for these parking services. Blue disability badge holders qualify for a 50% reduction on parking fees.

By coach
The new coach drop-off point situated next to the main entrance is ideal for group travellers.

By bicycle
Cycle parking at Ashford International is located on Level 3 of the multi-storey car park. It’s free and is covered by 24-hour CCTV surveillance.