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.

Where to Eat in Ashford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Secret Garden (The Courtyard Hythe Road) and Boys Hall (Boys Hall Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Five Bells Inn (The St) and The Woolpack (Church Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Ashford.

When to visit Ashford

Ashford in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8065
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8065
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 Chennai and takes around 15h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around ₹ 2,666 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about ₹ 3,750 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 DRIVALIA , 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 ₹ 417. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 583 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 Chennai and takes around 15h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around ₹ 2,666 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about ₹ 3,750 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 DRIVALIA , 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 ₹ 417. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 583 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

Airlines serving Ashford

Lufthansa
Good (3,989 reviews)
KLM
Good (758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,781 reviews)
SWISS
Good (862 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,134 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (886 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,379 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,465 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (446 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,629 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (778 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (214 reviews)
Finnair
Good (941 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (315 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around ₹ 7,732 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 18,581 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford

Most booked hotels in Ashford

Port Lympne Mansion Hotel
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 26,663+
The Red Lion
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,332+
Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,416+
Weald of Kent Golf Course and Hotel
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,499+
The Conningbrook Hotel
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 6,166+
The Castle Hotel
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 7,999+

Hiring a car in Ashford

Expect to pay ₹ 157 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 ₹ 1,880 and ₹ 2,506. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 157 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 ₹ 1,880 and ₹ 2,506. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.