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When to visit
How to get there
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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 46 miles from Ashford. The shortest flight to Ashford from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Bristol takes 2h 10m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $57 for a 2h 28m 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 Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 135 miles and will cost you around $19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $11 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 13h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Bristol takes 2h 10m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $57 for a 2h 28m 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 Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 135 miles and will cost you around $19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $11 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 (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,833 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,778 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,271 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,250 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,135 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,404 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,705 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,789 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,195 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,994 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 $134 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, 3289 reviews)
$79+
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Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1339 reviews)
$64+
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The Woolpack Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1029 reviews)
$106+
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The White Lion
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1428 reviews)
$106+
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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, 2700 reviews)
$83+
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Renting a car in Ashford

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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