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. 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 Tiger Inn (Scotts Lane) and Five Bells Inn (The St) are great picks.

When to visit Ashford

Ashford in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 124
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 Toronto and takes around 10h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ashford to Manchester takes 2h 19m and costs around C$ 68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about C$ 53 for a 3h 26m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using National Express or FlixBus. From Bournemouth, the bus ride to Ashford takes 130 miles and will cost you around C$ 11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 15 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 Toronto and takes around 10h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ashford to Manchester takes 2h 19m and costs around C$ 68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about C$ 53 for a 3h 26m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using National Express or FlixBus. From Bournemouth, the bus ride to Ashford takes 130 miles and will cost you around C$ 11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 15 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

Airlines serving Ashford

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,712 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,138 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,103 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,684 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,158 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford

Most booked hotels in Ashford

Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 92+
Weald of Kent Golf Course and Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 113+
The Conningbrook Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 113+
Ashford International Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 92+
Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 213+

Renting a car in Ashford

Expect to pay C$ 2.50 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$ 30.00 and C$ 40.00. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ashford, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.50 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$ 30.00 and C$ 40.00. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ashford, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.