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.
Activities & attractions in Ashford
Where to Eat in Ashford
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Secret Garden (The Courtyard Hythe Road) and The Tiger Inn (Scotts Lane) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Five Bells Inn (The St) and Boys Hall (Boys Hall Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Ashford.
When to visit Ashford
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 Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around £41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £27 for a 1h 33m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 217 km and will cost you around £8. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 225 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.
Airlines serving Ashford
Where to stay in Ashford
Average rates range from around £99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £142 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford
Most booked hotels in Ashford
Hiring a car in Ashford
Hiring a car in Ashford costs £38 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.42 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 £16.94 and £22.59. 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 (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
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