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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 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 Train. The train journey from Ashford to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $20 for a 1h 28m 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 Turo, 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 217 km and will cost you around $11. From Paris, the ticket costs about $4 for a journey of 925 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 Train. The train journey from Ashford to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $20 for a 1h 28m 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 Turo, 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 217 km and will cost you around $11. From Paris, the ticket costs about $4 for a journey of 925 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,213 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,373 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,146 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,661 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,959 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,841 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,864 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (814 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,605 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,424 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,738 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,419 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,223 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,921 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around $119 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

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Port Lympne Reserve - Port Lympne Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 309 reviews)
$502+
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The White Lion
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1354 reviews)
$123+
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Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1146 reviews)
$90+
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Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3089 reviews)
$154+
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The Conningbrook Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2462 reviews)
$105+
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Ashford International Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, 2458 reviews)
$99+
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Renting a car in Ashford

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63.

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