Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ashford to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Ashford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Tiger Inn (Scotts Lane) and Five Bells Inn (The St) are great picks.

When to visit Ashford

Ashford in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 118
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 Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 8h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ashford to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around C$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 52 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Ashford International is the busiest station in Ashford. Another popular train station is Ashford Appledore, located 8 miles from the centre.

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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ashford takes 115 miles and will cost you around C$ 10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 8 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 centre.

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 Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 8h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ashford to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around C$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 52 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Ashford International is the busiest station in Ashford. Another popular train station is Ashford Appledore, located 8 miles from the centre.

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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ashford takes 115 miles and will cost you around C$ 10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 8 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 centre.

Airports near Ashford

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Ashford

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,527 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,046 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,787 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,013 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,018 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,489 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,457 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,303 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,578 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,312 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,403 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford

Most booked hotels in Ashford

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Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 95+
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The Conningbrook Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 105+
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Ashford International Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 98+
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Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 220+
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Renting a car in Ashford

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 per litre in Ashford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.46 and C$ 39.27. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Cupra Leon or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 per litre in Ashford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.46 and C$ 39.27. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Cupra Leon or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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