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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
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
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in January
Estimated hotel price
£62
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 46 miles from Ashford. The shortest domestic flight to Ashford departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £15 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Ashford International is the busiest station in Ashford. Another popular train station is Ashford Appledore, located 8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ashford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 50 miles from Ashford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 140 miles and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 145 miles. The most popular bus station is Ashford Ashford, located 0.2 miles from the city centre of Ashford. Ashford Ashford Willesborough is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Ashford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 46 miles from Ashford. The shortest domestic flight to Ashford departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £15 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Ashford International is the busiest station in Ashford. Another popular train station is Ashford Appledore, located 8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ashford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 50 miles from Ashford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 140 miles and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 145 miles. The most popular bus station is Ashford Ashford, located 0.2 miles from the city centre of Ashford. Ashford Ashford Willesborough is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Ashford

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Ashford

KLM
Good (1,436 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,664 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,033 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,153 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,083 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,143 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,616 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,644 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,367 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,430 reviews)
Alaska 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 £204 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford

Most booked hotels in Ashford

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Fair View
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£149+
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Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Hampton by Hilton Ashford International
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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The Woolpack Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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The Conningbrook Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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London Beach Country Hotel & Golf Club
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£104+
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Hiring a car in Ashford

Hiring a car in Ashford costs £38 per day, on average, or £75 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.39 and £21.85. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Micra or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ashford costs £38 per day, on average, or £75 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.39 and £21.85. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Micra or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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