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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in December
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 New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Ashford to Oxford takes 0h 56m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $36 for a 1h 34m 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 Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , 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 190 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 West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Ashford to Oxford takes 0h 56m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $36 for a 1h 34m 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 Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , 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 190 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 (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,470 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford

Most booked hotels in Ashford

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Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1307 reviews)
$65+
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The White Lion
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1414 reviews)
$93+
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The Woolpack Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1015 reviews)
$77+
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The Conningbrook Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2653 reviews)
$83+
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London Beach Country Hotel & Golf Club
3 stars
Good (7.9, 813 reviews)
$125+
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Ashford International Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, 2613 reviews)
$66+
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Renting a car in Ashford

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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