Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

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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 March
Estimated hotel price
AED 304
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 304
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 12h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ashford to Cambridge takes 0h 55m and costs around AED 136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about AED 129 for a 1h 35m 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 hire from London, which is about 50 miles from Ashford. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Hertz, 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 135 miles and will cost you around AED 40. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 33 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Ashford Ashford, located 0.2 miles from the city centre of 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 12h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ashford to Cambridge takes 0h 55m and costs around AED 136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about AED 129 for a 1h 35m 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 hire from London, which is about 50 miles from Ashford. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Hertz, 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 135 miles and will cost you around AED 40. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 33 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Ashford Ashford, located 0.2 miles from the city centre of Ashford. Ashford Ashford Willesborough is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Ashford

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Ashford

KLM
Good (1,454 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,784 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,739 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,203 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,216 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,872 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,115 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,682 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,717 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,394 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,162 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,882 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford

Hiring a car in Ashford

Expect to pay AED 6.62 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 79.33 and AED 105.77. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ashford, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 6.62 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 79.33 and AED 105.77. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ashford, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

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