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 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Train. The train journey from Ashford to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $13 for a 1h 45m 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Ashford takes 135 miles and will cost you around $9. From Coventry, the ticket costs about $9 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 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Train. The train journey from Ashford to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $13 for a 1h 45m 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Ashford takes 135 miles and will cost you around $9. From Coventry, the ticket costs about $9 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 (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,569 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (486 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,104 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,416 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,024 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 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 $117 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford

Most booked hotels in Ashford

The Queen's Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, 896 reviews)
$160+
Port Lympne Reserve - Port Lympne Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 189 reviews)
$432+
The White Lion
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1016 reviews)
$126+
Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5445 reviews)
$112+
The Conningbrook Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, 2044 reviews)
$52+
Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.3, 1869 reviews)
$182+

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 $7.12 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 $85.40 and $113.87. 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, 75% 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 $7.12 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 $85.40 and $113.87. 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, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.