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.

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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
S$ 111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 111
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 46 miles from Ashford. The shortest flight to Ashford from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 14h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around S$ 65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from York, expect to pay about S$ 41 for a 2h 20m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Ashford International is the busiest station in Ashford. Another popular train station is Ashford Appledore, located 8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ashford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 50 miles from Ashford. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ashford takes 120 miles and will cost you around S$ 11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 23 for a journey of 145 miles. The most popular bus station is Ashford Ashford, located 0.2 miles from the city centre of Ashford. Ashford Ashford Willesborough is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Ashford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 46 miles from Ashford. The shortest flight to Ashford from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 14h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around S$ 65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from York, expect to pay about S$ 41 for a 2h 20m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Ashford International is the busiest station in Ashford. Another popular train station is Ashford Appledore, located 8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ashford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 50 miles from Ashford. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ashford takes 120 miles and will cost you around S$ 11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 23 for a journey of 145 miles. The most popular bus station is Ashford Ashford, located 0.2 miles from the city centre of Ashford. Ashford Ashford Willesborough is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Ashford

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Ashford

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,786 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,291 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,712 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,206 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around S$ 116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 171 and up for a 5-star experience.

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$ 83+
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Weald of Kent Golf Course and Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 103+
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Ashford International Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 80+
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Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
S$ 175+
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Hiring a car in Ashford

Expect to pay S$ 2.26 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$ 27.12 and S$ 36.16. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Cupra Leon or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.26 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$ 27.12 and S$ 36.16. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Cupra Leon or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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