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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.

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Where to Eat in Ashford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Secret Garden (The Courtyard Hythe Road) and The Tiger Inn (Scotts Lane) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Five Bells Inn (The St) and Boys Hall (Boys Hall Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Ashford.

When to visit Ashford

Ashford in March
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in March
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 46 miles from Ashford. The shortest flight to Ashford from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Ashford to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $35 for a 1h 42m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Ashford takes 115 miles and will cost you around $7. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 115 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.

Plane

Although Ashford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 46 miles from Ashford. The shortest flight to Ashford from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Ashford to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $35 for a 1h 42m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Ashford takes 115 miles and will cost you around $7. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 115 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.

Airports near Ashford

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Ashford

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around $115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $155 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford

Most booked hotels in Ashford

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Port Lympne Mansion Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 308 reviews)
$498+
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The White Lion
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1353 reviews)
$98+
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Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1135 reviews)
$94+
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Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3077 reviews)
$155+
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The Conningbrook Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2451 reviews)
$103+
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Ashford International Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, 2449 reviews)
$98+
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Renting a car in Ashford

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84.

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84.

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