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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ashford to see all of its attractions.

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 February
Estimated hotel price
€81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in February
Estimated hotel price
€81
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 Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around €19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €29 for a 1h 34m 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 hire from London, which is about 80 km from Ashford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 217 km and will cost you around €4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €7 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Ashford Ashford, located 0.4 km from the city centre of 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 Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around €19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €29 for a 1h 34m 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 hire from London, which is about 80 km from Ashford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 217 km and will cost you around €4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €7 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Ashford Ashford, located 0.4 km from the city centre of Ashford. Ashford Ashford Willesborough is also a commonly used station, and is 3.1 km from the city centre.

Airports near Ashford

Airlines serving Ashford

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around €84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €108 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford

Most booked hotels in Ashford

The Conningbrook Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
€48+
Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€167+
Ashford International Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
€86+

Hiring a car in Ashford

Expect to pay €1.73 per litre in Ashford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.76 and €27.68.

Expect to pay €1.73 per litre in Ashford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.76 and €27.68.