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$ 116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 116
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 73 km from Ashford. The shortest flight to Ashford from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by LNER. The train journey from Ashford to Manchester takes 2h 23m and costs around C$ 71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about C$ 75 for a 3h 50m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Ashford International is the busiest station in Ashford. Another popular train station is Ashford Appledore, located 13 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ashford is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 80 km from Ashford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 217 km and will cost you around C$ 16. From Southampton, the ticket costs about C$ 14 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Ashford Ashford, located 0.4 km from downtown Ashford. Ashford Ashford Willesborough is also a commonly used station, and is 3.1 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Ashford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 73 km from Ashford. The shortest flight to Ashford from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by LNER. The train journey from Ashford to Manchester takes 2h 23m and costs around C$ 71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about C$ 75 for a 3h 50m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Ashford International is the busiest station in Ashford. Another popular train station is Ashford Appledore, located 13 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ashford is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 80 km from Ashford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 217 km and will cost you around C$ 16. From Southampton, the ticket costs about C$ 14 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Ashford Ashford, located 0.4 km from downtown Ashford. Ashford Ashford Willesborough is also a commonly used station, and is 3.1 km from the city centre.

Airports near Ashford

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Ashford

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,809 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,764 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,237 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,236 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,125 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,345 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,699 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,745 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,416 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,179 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,950 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around C$ 131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 190 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 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 93+
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Weald of Kent Golf Course and Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 115+
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Ashford International Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 89+
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Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 226+
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Renting a car in Ashford

Expect to pay C$ 2.44 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$ 29.28 and C$ 39.03. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ashford, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.44 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$ 29.28 and C$ 39.03. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ashford, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

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