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 24h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Oxford takes 1h 10m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Peterborough, expect to pay about $60 for a 1h 28m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Peterborough, the bus ride to Ashford takes 177 km and will cost you around $11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $6 for a journey of 209 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 24h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Oxford takes 1h 10m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Peterborough, expect to pay about $60 for a 1h 28m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Peterborough, the bus ride to Ashford takes 177 km and will cost you around $11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $6 for a journey of 209 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 (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (945 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,560 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,612 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,293 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,950 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,454 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,894 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (868 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,180 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,687 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, Excellent reviews)
$566+
The Red Lion
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$153+
Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$169+
The Conningbrook Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$85+
Castle Inn
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$140+
Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$285+

Hiring a car in Ashford

Hiring a car in Ashford costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $2.83 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 $33.89 and $45.18. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ashford, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Ashford costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $2.83 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 $33.89 and $45.18. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ashford, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.