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.

Where to Eat in Ashford

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

When to visit Ashford

Ashford in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 114
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 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Haslemere takes 1h 06m and costs around C$ 44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about C$ 26 for a 1h 17m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 10 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 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Haslemere takes 1h 06m and costs around C$ 44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about C$ 26 for a 1h 17m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 10 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

Lufthansa
Good (4,677 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (933 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,522 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,619 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,951 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,834 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (824 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around C$ 127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 157 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford

Most booked hotels in Ashford

Weald of Kent Golf Course and Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 103+
The Conningbrook Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 79+
Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 249+
Ashford International Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 128+

Renting a car in Ashford

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 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$ 30.52 and C$ 40.69. 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 Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 81% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 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$ 30.52 and C$ 40.69. 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 Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 81% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.