Ashbourne travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ashbourne

With a population of 5,132, Ashbourne is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ashbourne to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Ashbourne

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Duncombe Arms (The Duncombe Arms) and Machine Inn (6 St John St) are great picks.

When to visit Ashbourne

Ashbourne in November
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashbourne in November
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ashbourne

Plane

Although Ashbourne doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 32 miles from Ashbourne. The shortest flight to Ashbourne from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashbourne, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ashbourne to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $31 for a 2h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ashbourne is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 125 miles from Ashbourne. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashbourne, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ashbourne takes 50 miles and will cost you around $13. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 70 miles.

Plane

Although Ashbourne doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 32 miles from Ashbourne. The shortest flight to Ashbourne from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashbourne, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ashbourne to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $31 for a 2h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ashbourne is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 125 miles from Ashbourne. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashbourne, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ashbourne takes 50 miles and will cost you around $13. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Ashbourne

Airlines serving Ashbourne

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,845 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,869 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,249 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,071 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,340 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,234 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (874 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ashbourne

Most booked hotels in Ashbourne

Wildhive Callow Hall
4 stars
Excellent (9, 398 reviews)
$245+
The Cow Dalbury
4 stars
Excellent (9, 345 reviews)
$182+
Yha Ilam Hall
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 470 reviews)
$19+
The Izaak Walton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1099 reviews)
$125+
The Dog and Partridge Country Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 878 reviews)
$96+
Travelodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 23 reviews)
$41+

Renting a car in Ashbourne

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Ashbourne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Ashbourne is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Ashbourne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Ashbourne is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.