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. 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.

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Where to Eat in Ashford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Valerie's Wine Bar (25 High St) and Shens Mediterranean (29 Bank Street) are great picks.

When to visit Ashford

Ashford in March
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in March
Estimated hotel price
$150
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 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around $109 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $39 for a 1h 28m 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 Hertz and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ashford takes 153 km and will cost you around $12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 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 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around $109 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $39 for a 1h 28m 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 Hertz and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ashford takes 153 km and will cost you around $12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,346 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,961 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around $171 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $252 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford

Hiring a car in Ashford

Expect to pay $2.92 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 $35.03 and $46.71. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.92 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 $35.03 and $46.71. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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