Abingdon travel guide
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You're Going to Love Abingdon
With a population of 37 192, Abingdon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Abingdon to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Abingdon
Where to Eat in Abingdon
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Brewery Tap (The Brewery Tap 40-42 Ock Street) and The Flowing Well (Sunningwell) are great picks.
When to visit Abingdon
How to Get to Abingdon
Plane
When flying to Abingdon, you’ll arrive at Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 19 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Abingdon departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Abingdon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Abingdon to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m trip. Located 4 km from the city centre, Abingdon Appleford is the busiest station in Abingdon. Another popular train station is Abingdon Culham, located 4 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Abingdon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 82 km from Abingdon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abingdon, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Abingdon takes 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 201 km.
Airlines serving Abingdon
Where to stay in Abingdon
Average rates range from around £88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £100 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Abingdon
Most booked hotels in Abingdon
Hiring a car in Abingdon
Hiring a car in Abingdon costs £36 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Abingdon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Abingdon is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.