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 February
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in February
Estimated hotel price
$130
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 Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 26h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Bristol takes 1h 35m and costs around $67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $42 for a 1h 52m 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 130 miles and will cost you around $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $11 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 Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 26h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Bristol takes 1h 35m and costs around $67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $42 for a 1h 52m 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 130 miles and will cost you around $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $11 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 (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,784 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around $140 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $174 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford

Most booked hotels in Ashford

Port Lympne Reserve - Port Lympne Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$637+
The Red Lion
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$150+
Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$146+
Weald of Kent Golf Course and Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$103+
The Conningbrook Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$79+
The Castle Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$150+

Hiring a car in Ashford

Hiring a car in Ashford costs $61 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $2.82 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 $33.77 and $45.02. Mini (Peugeot 108 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ashford, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Ashford costs $61 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $2.82 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 $33.77 and $45.02. Mini (Peugeot 108 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ashford, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.