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, The Tiger Inn (Scotts Lane) and Five Bells Inn (The St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Ashford.
When to visit Ashford
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 18h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ashford to Oxford takes 1h 20m and costs around RM 193 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about RM 92 for a 1h 31m 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 DRIVALIA and U-Save, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ashford takes 209 km and will cost you around RM 26. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about RM 39 for a journey of 233 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.
Airlines serving Ashford
Where to stay in Ashford
Average rates range from around RM 427 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 600 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ashford
Hiring a car in Ashford
Expect to pay RM 7.66 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 RM 91.91 and RM 122.55. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ashford, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.