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.
Where to Eat in Ashford
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Woolpack (Church Road) and Frasers (Coldharbour Farm Barham's Mill Road) are great picks.
When to visit Ashford
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 7h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around AED 162 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 77 for a 1h 49m 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 DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 209 km and will cost you around AED 29. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 33 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.
Airlines serving Ashford
Where to stay in Ashford
Average rates range from around AED 358 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 503 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford
Hiring a car in Ashford
Expect to pay AED 6.43 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 AED 77.13 and AED 102.84. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ashford, while also 7% cheaper than other types, on average.