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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Abingdon travel guide

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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.

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Where to Eat in Abingdon

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Brewery Tap (The Brewery Tap 40-42 Ock Street) and The Packhorse (The Packhorse, Milton Hill Steventon) are great picks.

When to visit Abingdon

Abingdon in December
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Abingdon in December
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Abingdon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Abingdon to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abingdon, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Abingdon takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

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 Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Abingdon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Abingdon to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abingdon, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Abingdon takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Abingdon

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OXFOxford Kidlington

Airlines serving Abingdon

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Abingdon

Average rates range from around £80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £96 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Abingdon

Most booked hotels in Abingdon

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Holiday Inn Oxford
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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The Crown & Thistle
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£225+
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Hilton Garden Inn Abingdon Oxford
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Milton Hill House
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£84+
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Hiring a car in Abingdon

Hiring a car in Abingdon costs £41 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Abingdon is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Abingdon costs £41 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Abingdon is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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