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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ashford has to offer.

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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
₹ 7511
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7511
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 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by LNER. The train journey from Ashford to Manchester takes 2h 23m and costs around ₹ 4,717 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about ₹ 4,990 for a 3h 50m 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 DRIVALIA and CarWiz, 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 217 km and will cost you around ₹ 1,089. From Southampton, the ticket costs about ₹ 907 for a journey of 217 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 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by LNER. The train journey from Ashford to Manchester takes 2h 23m and costs around ₹ 4,717 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about ₹ 4,990 for a 3h 50m 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 DRIVALIA and CarWiz, 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 217 km and will cost you around ₹ 1,089. From Southampton, the ticket costs about ₹ 907 for a journey of 217 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 (1,458 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,803 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,759 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,236 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,233 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,123 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,342 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,528 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,697 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,739 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,413 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,178 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (388 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,937 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around ₹ 8,816 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 12,973 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 Mansion Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 36,832+
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Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,804+
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Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,895+
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Weald of Kent Golf Course and Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,620+
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The Conningbrook Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,348+
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Ashford International Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 6,078+
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Hiring a car in Ashford

Expect to pay ₹ 162 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 ₹ 1,949 and ₹ 2,598. 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 ₹ 162 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 ₹ 1,949 and ₹ 2,598. 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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