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 11h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Ashford to Birmingham takes 1h 49m and costs around AED 106 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about AED 184 for a 1h 50m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 130 miles and will cost you around AED 26. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 62 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 11h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Ashford to Birmingham takes 1h 49m and costs around AED 106 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about AED 184 for a 1h 50m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 130 miles and will cost you around AED 26. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 62 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 (1,458 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,789 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,755 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,215 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,224 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,325 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,692 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,732 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,405 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,364 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,171 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,907 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around AED 356 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 529 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford

Hiring a car in Ashford

Expect to pay AED 6.58 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 78.89 and AED 105.18. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ashford, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 6.58 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 78.89 and AED 105.18. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ashford, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

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