Ashbourne travel guide
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You're Going to Love Ashbourne
With a population of 5 132, Ashbourne is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ashbourne to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Ashbourne
If you’re looking for affordable options, BEAR Ashbourne (19 St John St) and Machine Inn (6 St John St) are great picks.
When to visit Ashbourne
How to Get to Ashbourne
Plane
Although Ashbourne doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 52 km from Ashbourne. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Aer Lingus, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Ashbourne departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashbourne, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ashbourne to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £56 for a 1h 29m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Ashbourne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 201 km from Ashbourne. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashbourne, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ashbourne takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 137 km.
Airlines serving Ashbourne
Where to stay in popular areas of Ashbourne
Most booked hotels in Ashbourne
Hiring a car in Ashbourne
Hiring a car in Ashbourne costs £18 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 78% cheaper than airport locations in Ashbourne.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Ashbourne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.82 and £23.76. The most frequently booked car type in Ashbourne is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.