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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ashford to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Ashford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Secret Garden (The Courtyard Hythe Road) and Boys Hall (Boys Hall Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Five Bells Inn (The St) and The Woolpack (Church Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Ashford.

When to visit Ashford

Ashford in April
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in April
Estimated hotel price
$136
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 flight to Ashford from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $56 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ashford takes 95 miles and will cost you around $11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 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 flight to Ashford from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $56 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ashford takes 95 miles and will cost you around $11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 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

Airlines serving Ashford

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
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SWISS
Good (944 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,551 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
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Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,968 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,118 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,457 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,882 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
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Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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LOT
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around $151 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

Hiring a car in Ashford

Hiring a car in Ashford costs $72 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.68 and $48.91. 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 (Class Compact SUV or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ashford costs $72 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.68 and $48.91. 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 (Class Compact SUV or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.