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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ashford to see all of its attractions.

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, The Tiger Inn (Scotts Lane) and Five Bells Inn (The St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Ashford.

When to visit Ashford

Ashford in April
Estimated hotel price
€77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in April
Estimated hotel price
€77
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 Ireland departs from Knock and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around €40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €19 for a 1h 49m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 209 km and will cost you around €6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 233 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 Ireland departs from Knock and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around €40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €19 for a 1h 49m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 209 km and will cost you around €6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 233 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 (7,165 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,828 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,883 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,668 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,885 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (818 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,217 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (379 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,421 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around €90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €126 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford

Most booked hotels in Ashford

Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€77+
The Conningbrook Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
€51+
Ashford International Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€92+
Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€209+

Hiring a car in Ashford

Expect to pay €1.61 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 €19.29 and €25.71. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ashford, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.61 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 €19.29 and €25.71. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ashford, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.