Introduction
What to do
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 April
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in April
Estimated hotel price
$88
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 Lille takes 1h 21m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $46 for a 2h 05m 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ashford takes 125 miles and will cost you around $9. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $13 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 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 Lille takes 1h 21m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $46 for a 2h 05m 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ashford takes 125 miles and will cost you around $9. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $13 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,960 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,931 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,465 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,203 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,762 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,979 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,225 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,308 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around $96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $139 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 (9.5, 251 reviews)
$127+
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Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3704 reviews)
$78+
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The White Lion
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1450 reviews)
$111+
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Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1448 reviews)
$76+
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The Woolpack Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1057 reviews)
$94+
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Weald of Kent Golf Course and Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1930 reviews)
$94+
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Renting a car in Ashford

Renting a car in Ashford costs $45 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. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ashford costs $45 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. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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