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 December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8121
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 12h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Ashford to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around ₹ 3,182 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about ₹ 4,272 for a 2h 23m 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 Hertz and CarWiz, 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 217 km and will cost you around ₹ 1,000. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 636 for a journey of 306 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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 12h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Ashford to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around ₹ 3,182 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about ₹ 4,272 for a 2h 23m 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 Hertz and CarWiz, 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 217 km and will cost you around ₹ 1,000. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 636 for a journey of 306 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

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,470 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford

Most booked hotels in Ashford

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Port Lympne Mansion Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 29,180+
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Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,909+
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Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,545+
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The Conningbrook Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,545+
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Ashford International Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 6,000+
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The Red Lion
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 8,818+
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Hiring a car in Ashford

Expect to pay ₹ 165 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 ₹ 1,985 and ₹ 2,647. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 165 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 ₹ 1,985 and ₹ 2,647. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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