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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
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in January
Estimated hotel price
£69
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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Northampton takes 1h 02m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 00m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Ashford takes 233 km and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 241 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Northampton takes 1h 02m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 00m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Ashford takes 233 km and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 241 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
Good (1,496 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,913 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,875 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,408 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,304 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,566 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,574 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,917 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,199 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,274 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around £73 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £188 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 (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£149+
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Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Little Dane Court
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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Hampton by Hilton Ashford International
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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The Woolpack Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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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 £1.47 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 £17.56 and £23.42. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 65% 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 £1.47 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 £17.56 and £23.42. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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