Ashford travel guide
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You're Going to Love Ashford
With a population of 62 787, Ashford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Ashford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Ashford
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Secret Garden (The Courtyard Hythe Road) and Boys Hall (Boys Hall Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Five Bells Inn (The St) and The Woolpack (Church Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Ashford.
When to visit Ashford
How to Get to Ashford
Plane
Although Ashford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 73 km from Ashford. The shortest flight to Ashford from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 12h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city center, Ashford International is the busiest station in Ashford. Another popular train station is Ashford Appledore, located 8 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Ashford is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 50 miles from Ashford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 209 km and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Ashford Ashford, located 0.2 miles from downtown Ashford. Ashford Ashford Willesborough is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Ashford
Where to stay in Ashford
Average rates range from around $90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $115 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford
Most booked hotels in Ashford
Renting a car in Ashford
Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Ashford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.