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
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
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 $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $45 for a 1h 38m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Ashford takes 185 km and will cost you around $20. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $6 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.
Airlines serving Ashford
Where to stay in Ashford
Average rates range from around $150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $175 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford
Most booked hotels in Ashford
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 $2.85 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 $34.20 and $45.59. 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 Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.