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Ashford travel guide

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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.

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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

Ashford in September
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in September
Estimated hotel price
£59
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 20m.

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 Southampton, expect to pay about £36 for a 1h 50m 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 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 130 miles and will cost you around £4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 170 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 20m.

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 Southampton, expect to pay about £36 for a 1h 50m 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 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 130 miles and will cost you around £4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 170 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,188 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,065 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,964 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,647 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,876 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,802 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,839 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,470 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (805 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,595 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,274 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,632 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,410 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,083 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (357 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,295 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,298 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,903 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,221 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around £95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £131 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 Reserve - Port Lympne Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£361+
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Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Hampton by Hilton Ashford International
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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The Conningbrook Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£75+
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Ashford International Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£64+
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Hiring a car in Ashford

Hiring a car in Ashford costs £42 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.29 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 £15.39 and £20.52. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ashford, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Ashford costs £42 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.29 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 £15.39 and £20.52. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ashford, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

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