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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.

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Where to Eat in Ashford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Secret Garden (The Courtyard Hythe Road) and The Tiger Inn (Scotts Lane) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Five Bells Inn (The St) and Boys Hall (Boys Hall Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Ashford.

When to visit Ashford

Ashford in March
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in March
Estimated hotel price
$90
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 Miami and takes around 8h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Birmingham takes 1h 49m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $27 for a 1h 52m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 135 miles and will cost you around $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 145 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 Miami and takes around 8h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Birmingham takes 1h 49m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $27 for a 1h 52m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 135 miles and will cost you around $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 145 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 (7,011 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,327 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,767 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,580 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,916 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,767 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,674 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,435 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,666 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,200 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,553 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,335 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,139 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,065 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,269 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,882 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,837 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,193 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around $98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $147 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford

Most booked hotels in Ashford

Port Lympne Mansion Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 285 reviews)
$414+
The White Lion
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1293 reviews)
$111+
Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1056 reviews)
$91+
Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2993 reviews)
$111+
The Conningbrook Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2340 reviews)
$89+
London Beach Country Hotel & Golf Club
3 stars
Excellent (8, 733 reviews)
$133+

Renting a car in Ashford

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39.

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