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 Secret Garden (The Courtyard Hythe Road) and The Tiger Inn (Scotts Lane) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Five Bells Inn (The St) and Boys Hall (Boys Hall Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Ashford.

When to visit Ashford

Ashford in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7643
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7643
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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ashford to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around ₹ 1,880 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about ₹ 3,161 for a 1h 34m 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

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 ₹ 513. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 769 for a journey of 274 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ashford to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around ₹ 1,880 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about ₹ 3,161 for a 1h 34m 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

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 ₹ 513. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 769 for a journey of 274 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 (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,679 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around ₹ 9,799 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 13,157 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford

Most booked hotels in Ashford

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Port Lympne Reserve - Port Lympne Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 42,376+
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Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,271+
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Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,144+
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The Conningbrook Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 8,800+
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Ashford International Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 8,044+
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The Red Lion
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 10,338+
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Hiring a car in Ashford

Expect to pay ₹ 154 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 ₹ 1,845 and ₹ 2,461.

Expect to pay ₹ 154 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 ₹ 1,845 and ₹ 2,461.

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