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Where to eat
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 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 73 km 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ashford to Cambridge takes 1h 28m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $44 for a 1h 39m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city center, Ashford International is the busiest station in Ashford. Another popular train station is Ashford Appledore, located 13 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Ashford is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 80 km from Ashford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 217 km and will cost you around $14. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Ashford Ashford, located 0.4 km from downtown Ashford. Ashford Ashford Willesborough is also a commonly used station, and is 3.1 km from the city center.

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 New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ashford to Cambridge takes 1h 28m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $44 for a 1h 39m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city center, Ashford International is the busiest station in Ashford. Another popular train station is Ashford Appledore, located 13 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Ashford is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 80 km from Ashford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 217 km and will cost you around $14. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Ashford Ashford, located 0.4 km from downtown Ashford. Ashford Ashford Willesborough is also a commonly used station, and is 3.1 km from the city center.

Airports near Ashford

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Ashford

KLM
Good (1,444 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,757 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,706 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,125 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,206 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,218 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,668 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,378 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,152 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford

Most booked hotels in Ashford

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The White Lion
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1428 reviews)
$98+
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Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1337 reviews)
$71+
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Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3287 reviews)
$70+
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The Woolpack Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1029 reviews)
$69+
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Weald of Kent Golf Course and Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1733 reviews)
$83+
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The Conningbrook Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2701 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Ashford

Renting a car in Ashford costs $29 per day, on average, or $57 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ashford, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Ashford costs $29 per day, on average, or $57 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ashford, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

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