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 14h.

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 S$ 26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about S$ 38 for a 1h 36m 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 Sixt and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Ashford takes 193 km and will cost you around S$ 10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about S$ 14 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 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 Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around S$ 26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about S$ 38 for a 1h 36m 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 Sixt and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashford using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Ashford takes 193 km and will cost you around S$ 10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about S$ 14 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 (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,690 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,655 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,152 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,838 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,074 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,461 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,600 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,360 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,634 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,122 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,166 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,427 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,657 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$ 87+
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Ashford International Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 82+
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Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
S$ 223+
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Hiring a car in Ashford

Expect to pay S$ 2.35 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$ 28.12 and S$ 37.49. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Micra or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.35 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$ 28.12 and S$ 37.49. The most frequently booked car type in Ashford is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Micra or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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