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 November
Estimated hotel price
$58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in November
Estimated hotel price
$58
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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Ashford to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 38m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city center, Ashford International is the busiest station in Ashford. Another popular train station is Ashford Appledore, located 8 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Ashford is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 50 miles 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Ashford takes 115 miles and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $4 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Ashford Ashford, located 0.2 miles from downtown Ashford. Ashford Ashford Willesborough is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 miles from the city center.

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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Ashford to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 38m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city center, Ashford International is the busiest station in Ashford. Another popular train station is Ashford Appledore, located 8 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Ashford is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 50 miles 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Ashford takes 115 miles and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $4 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Ashford Ashford, located 0.2 miles from downtown Ashford. Ashford Ashford Willesborough is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 miles from the city center.

Airports near Ashford

Airlines serving Ashford

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around $100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $116 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, 187 reviews)
$426+
The White Lion
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1029 reviews)
$124+
Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5448 reviews)
$115+
Weald of Kent Golf Course and Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1355 reviews)
$70+
The Conningbrook Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, 2030 reviews)
$57+
Castle Inn
3 stars
Good (7.4, 475 reviews)
$95+

Renting a car in Ashford

Renting a car in Ashford costs $126 per day, on average, or $252 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Ashford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Full-size (Seat Alhambra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ashford costs $126 per day, on average, or $252 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Ashford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Full-size (Seat Alhambra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.