Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ashford travel guide

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With a population of 62,787, Ashford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in December
Estimated hotel price
$152
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 flight to Ashford from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $39 for a 1h 49m 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 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 193 km and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 209 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 flight to Ashford from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $39 for a 1h 49m 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 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 193 km and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 209 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 (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,658 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,126 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,829 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,113 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,339 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,106 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,551 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford

Hiring a car in Ashford

Expect to pay $3.16 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 $37.81 and $50.41. 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, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.16 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 $37.81 and $50.41. 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, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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