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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. 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 March
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in March
Estimated hotel price
$83
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 9h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ashford to Cambridge takes 0h 55m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $35 for a 1h 35m 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

You can travel by bus to Ashford using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 135 miles and will cost you around $11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 140 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 9h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ashford to Cambridge takes 0h 55m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $35 for a 1h 35m 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

You can travel by bus to Ashford using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 135 miles and will cost you around $11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 140 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 (1,454 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,784 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,739 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,203 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,216 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,872 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,115 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,682 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,717 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,394 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,162 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,882 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, 1337 reviews)
$73+
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Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3287 reviews)
$78+
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The White Lion
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1428 reviews)
$109+
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The Woolpack Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1029 reviews)
$108+
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Weald of Kent Golf Course and Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1733 reviews)
$84+
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The Conningbrook Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2701 reviews)
$80+
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Renting a car in Ashford

Renting a car in Ashford costs $56 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ashford, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Ashford costs $56 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ashford, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

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