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. Ashford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in April
Estimated hotel price
$126
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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 23h 10m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Ashford to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $66 for a 1h 46m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bournemouth, the bus ride to Ashford takes 209 km and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 217 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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 23h 10m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Ashford to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $66 for a 1h 46m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bournemouth, the bus ride to Ashford takes 209 km and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 217 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

Airlines serving Ashford

Lufthansa
Good (4,670 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,637 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,252 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,429 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,982 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,000 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (854 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around $148 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $176 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford

Most booked hotels in Ashford

Port Lympne Mansion Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$650+
The Red Lion
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$192+
Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$172+
The Conningbrook Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$78+
Castle Inn
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$152+
Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$276+

Hiring a car in Ashford

Expect to pay $2.87 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 $34.39 and $45.85. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.87 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 $34.39 and $45.85. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.