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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. 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 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 7h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $46 for a 2h 19m 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 U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Ashford takes 225 km and will cost you around $7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 233 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 7h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $46 for a 2h 19m 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 U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Ashford takes 225 km and will cost you around $7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 233 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 (7,930 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,502 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,893 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,308 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,422 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,923 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,574 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,939 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,210 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,280 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around $93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $137 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford

Most booked hotels in Ashford

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Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3701 reviews)
$84+
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The White Lion
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1450 reviews)
$106+
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Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1448 reviews)
$67+
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The Woolpack Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1057 reviews)
$94+
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The Conningbrook Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2761 reviews)
$71+
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Weald of Kent Golf Course and Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1930 reviews)
$90+
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Renting a car in Ashford

Renting a car in Ashford costs $42 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. 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, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ashford costs $42 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. 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, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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