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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 121
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 Montreal and takes around 6h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including FlixBus, National Express and Bus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 209 km and will cost you around C$ 8. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 225 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 Montreal and takes around 6h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including FlixBus, National Express and Bus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 209 km and will cost you around C$ 8. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 225 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 (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,800 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,287 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,258 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,900 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,138 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,435 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,719 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,813 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,373 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,170 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,214 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around C$ 124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 180 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$ 99+
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Weald of Kent Golf Course and Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 111+
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Ashford International Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 95+
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Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 186+
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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$ 29.94 and C$ 39.91. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Cupra Leon or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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$ 29.94 and C$ 39.91. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Cupra Leon or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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