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, The Secret Garden (The Courtyard Hythe Road) and The Tiger Inn (Scotts Lane) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Five Bells Inn (The St) and Boys Hall (Boys Hall Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Ashford.

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 46 miles from Ashford. The shortest flight to Ashford from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $37 for a 1h 28m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 135 miles and will cost you around $10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 140 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 26h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $37 for a 1h 28m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 135 miles and will cost you around $10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 140 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

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Ashford

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,811 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,198 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,919 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around $166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $246 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 $34.96 and $46.61. 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 $34.96 and $46.61. 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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