Aylesbury travel guide

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You're Going to Love Aylesbury

With a population of 74 565, Aylesbury is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Aylesbury deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Aylesbury

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Chequers Inn (35 Church Lane Weston Turville) and The Angel Restaurant (47 Bicester Road, Long Crendon) are great picks.

When to visit Aylesbury

Aylesbury in August
Estimated hotel price
€103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aylesbury in August
Estimated hotel price
€103
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Aylesbury

Plane

Although Aylesbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 35 km from Aylesbury. The shortest flight to Aylesbury from Ireland departs from Knock and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aylesbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Aylesbury 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, Aylesbury is the busiest station in Aylesbury. Another popular train station is Aylesbury Wenover, located 8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Aylesbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 59 km from Aylesbury. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aylesbury, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Aylesbury takes 209 km and will cost you around €6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 233 km.

Plane

Although Aylesbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 35 km from Aylesbury. The shortest flight to Aylesbury from Ireland departs from Knock and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aylesbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Aylesbury 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, Aylesbury is the busiest station in Aylesbury. Another popular train station is Aylesbury Wenover, located 8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Aylesbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 59 km from Aylesbury. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aylesbury, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Aylesbury takes 209 km and will cost you around €6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Aylesbury

Airlines serving Aylesbury

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 popular areas of Aylesbury

Most booked hotels in Aylesbury

Hartwell House & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
€429+
The Five Arrows Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€134+
Holiday Inn Aylesbury
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€87+
The Five Bells by Innkeeper's Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€80+

Hiring a car in Aylesbury

Expect to pay €1.61 per litre in Aylesbury (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. The most frequently booked car type in Aylesbury is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 21% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.61 per litre in Aylesbury (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. The most frequently booked car type in Aylesbury is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 21% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.