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
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in April
Estimated hotel price
$141
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 31h 40m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Ashford to Lille takes 1h 27m and costs around $85 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $66 for a 1h 34m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ashford takes 120 miles and will cost you around $24. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $22 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 31h 40m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Ashford to Lille takes 1h 27m and costs around $85 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $66 for a 1h 34m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ashford takes 120 miles and will cost you around $24. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $22 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 (7,356 reviews)
KLM
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SWISS
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British Airways
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Turkish Airlines
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Delta
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Austrian Airlines
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Iberia
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Air France
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Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
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Qatar Airways
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Brussels Airlines
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Air Canada
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LOT
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Finnair
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Scandinavian Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Singapore Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around $178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $229 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford

Hiring a car in Ashford

Expect to pay $3.19 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 $38.21 and $50.94.

Expect to pay $3.19 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 $38.21 and $50.94.