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When to visit
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Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Ashford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in January
Estimated hotel price
£66
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 domestic flight to Ashford departs from Newquay and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ashford to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £40 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Ashford International is the busiest station in Ashford. Another popular train station is Ashford Appledore, located 13 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ashford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 80 km from Ashford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ashford takes 185 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Ashford Ashford, located 0.4 km from the city centre of Ashford. Ashford Ashford Willesborough is also a commonly used station, and is 3.1 km from the city centre.

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 domestic flight to Ashford departs from Newquay and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ashford to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £40 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Ashford International is the busiest station in Ashford. Another popular train station is Ashford Appledore, located 13 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ashford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 80 km from Ashford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ashford takes 185 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Ashford Ashford, located 0.4 km from the city centre of Ashford. Ashford Ashford Willesborough is also a commonly used station, and is 3.1 km from the city centre.

Airports near Ashford

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Ashford

KLM
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Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,532 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,019 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,025 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,417 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,583 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,061 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,317 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around £75 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £105 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford

Most booked hotels in Ashford

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Port Lympne Mansion Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£219+
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Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Hampton by Hilton Ashford International
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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The Conningbrook Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Ashford International Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£53+
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Hiring a car in Ashford

Hiring a car in Ashford costs £40 per day, on average, or £79 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Ashford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.15 and £21.54. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Cupra Leon or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ashford costs £40 per day, on average, or £79 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Ashford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.15 and £21.54. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Cupra Leon or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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