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How to get there
Where to stay
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Ashford travel guide

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With a population of 62,787, Ashford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ashford has to offer.

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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 September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 113
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 Halifax and takes around 6h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ashford to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around C$ 30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 51 for a 1h 34m 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 keddy by Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 170 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 Halifax and takes around 6h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ashford to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around C$ 30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 51 for a 1h 34m 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 keddy by Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 170 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,201 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,969 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,850 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,088 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,328 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,299 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,910 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around C$ 162 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 211 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford

Most booked hotels in Ashford

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Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 132+
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The Conningbrook Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 141+
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Ashford International Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 127+
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Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 217+
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Renting a car in Ashford

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 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$ 28.90 and C$ 38.53. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 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$ 28.90 and C$ 38.53. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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