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
S$ 116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 116
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Southampton takes 1h 40m and costs around S$ 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 31 for a 1h 49m 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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Ashford takes 121 km and will cost you around S$ 13. From Southampton, the ticket costs about S$ 12 for a journey of 185 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Southampton takes 1h 40m and costs around S$ 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 31 for a 1h 49m 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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Ashford takes 121 km and will cost you around S$ 13. From Southampton, the ticket costs about S$ 12 for a journey of 185 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 (1,424 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,600 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,548 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,069 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,036 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,675 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,429 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,056 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,318 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,590 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,381 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford

Most booked hotels in Ashford

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Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 91+
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The Conningbrook Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 98+
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Ashford International Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 91+
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Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
S$ 201+
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Hiring a car in Ashford

Expect to pay S$ 2.32 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 S$ 27.82 and S$ 37.09. 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 Compact car hire (Cupra Leon or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.32 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 S$ 27.82 and S$ 37.09. 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 Compact car hire (Cupra Leon or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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