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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 Tiger Inn (Scotts Lane) and Five Bells Inn (The St) are great picks.

When to visit Ashford

Ashford in December
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in December
Estimated hotel price
$84
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 Orlando and takes around 8h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ashford to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $37 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 135 miles and will cost you around $11. 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.

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 Orlando and takes around 8h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ashford to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $37 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 135 miles and will cost you around $11. 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.

Airports near Ashford

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Ashford

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,570 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,515 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,444 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,281 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,400 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford

Most booked hotels in Ashford

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Port Lympne Reserve - Port Lympne Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 330 reviews)
$287+
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The White Lion
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1401 reviews)
$95+
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Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3215 reviews)
$76+
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Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1291 reviews)
$69+
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The Conningbrook Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2610 reviews)
$75+
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Ashford International Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, 2579 reviews)
$70+
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Renting a car in Ashford

Renting a car in Ashford costs $33 per day, on average, or $66 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $6.62 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 $79.49 and $105.99. 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 Compact rental cars (Cupra Leon or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ashford costs $33 per day, on average, or $66 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $6.62 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 $79.49 and $105.99. 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 Compact rental cars (Cupra Leon or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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