Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ashford travel guide

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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 January
Estimated hotel price
AED 325
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 325
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 11h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around AED 169 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about AED 169 for a 2h 19m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Ashford takes 225 km and will cost you around AED 26. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 62 for a journey of 233 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 11h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around AED 169 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about AED 169 for a 2h 19m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Ashford takes 225 km and will cost you around AED 26. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 62 for a journey of 233 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

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Ashford

Lufthansa
Good (7,940 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,507 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,906 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,326 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,438 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,191 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,756 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,957 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,187 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,218 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,289 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around AED 350 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 7.86 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 94.31 and AED 125.75. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 7.86 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 94.31 and AED 125.75. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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