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 April
Estimated hotel price
S$ 113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashford in April
Estimated hotel price
S$ 113
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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Lille takes 1h 21m and costs around S$ 72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about S$ 59 for a 2h 05m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using FlixBus or National Express. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Ashford takes 121 km and will cost you around S$ 13. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about S$ 10 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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Lille takes 1h 21m and costs around S$ 72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about S$ 59 for a 2h 05m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using FlixBus or National Express. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Ashford takes 121 km and will cost you around S$ 13. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about S$ 10 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,962 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,512 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,463 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,346 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,982 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,225 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,310 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashford

Average rates range from around S$ 123 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 179 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 (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 97+
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Weald of Kent Golf Course and Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 121+
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Ashford International Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 100+
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Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
S$ 174+
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Hiring a car in Ashford

Expect to pay S$ 2.72 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$ 32.64 and S$ 43.51. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ashford, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.72 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$ 32.64 and S$ 43.51. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ashford, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

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