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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ashford to see all of its attractions.

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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in January
Estimated hotel price
$89
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 Boston and takes around 6h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Brighton takes 1h 06m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $46 for a 2h 01m 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 Alamo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 135 miles and will cost you around $8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 145 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 Boston and takes around 6h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Brighton takes 1h 06m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $46 for a 2h 01m 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 Alamo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 135 miles and will cost you around $8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 145 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 (7,992 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,514 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,972 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,445 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,360 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,942 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,215 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,774 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,020 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,437 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around $100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $130 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford

Most booked hotels in Ashford

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Wilderness B&B
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 251 reviews)
$141+
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Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3703 reviews)
$76+
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The White Lion
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1448 reviews)
$131+
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The Woolpack Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1057 reviews)
$111+
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Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1451 reviews)
$80+
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Weald of Kent Golf Course and Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1932 reviews)
$104+
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Renting a car in Ashford

Renting a car in Ashford costs $44 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01.

Renting a car in Ashford costs $44 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01.

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