Aylesbury travel guide

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You're Going to Love Aylesbury

With a population of 74,565, Aylesbury is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Aylesbury deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Aylesbury

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Chequers Inn (35 Church Lane Weston Turville) and The Angel Restaurant (47 Bicester Road, Long Crendon) are great picks.

When to visit Aylesbury

Aylesbury in October
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aylesbury in October
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Aylesbury

Plane

Although Aylesbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 22 miles from Aylesbury. The shortest flight to Aylesbury from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aylesbury, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Aylesbury to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 38m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city center, Aylesbury is the busiest station in Aylesbury. Another popular train station is Aylesbury Wenover, located 5 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Aylesbury is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 37 miles from Aylesbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aylesbury, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Aylesbury takes 115 miles and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $4 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

Although Aylesbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 22 miles from Aylesbury. The shortest flight to Aylesbury from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aylesbury, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Aylesbury to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 38m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city center, Aylesbury is the busiest station in Aylesbury. Another popular train station is Aylesbury Wenover, located 5 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Aylesbury is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 37 miles from Aylesbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aylesbury, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Aylesbury takes 115 miles and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $4 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Aylesbury

Airlines serving Aylesbury

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Aylesbury

Most booked hotels in Aylesbury

Hartwell House & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 129 reviews)
$458+
Holiday Inn Aylesbury
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 701 reviews)
$114+
The Greyhound Inn Aldbury
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 14 reviews)
$135+
The Five Bells by Innkeeper's Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1262 reviews)
$87+
Pendley Manor
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1626 reviews)
$158+
The Bell Hotel Aylesbury
4 stars
Good (7.7, 1590 reviews)
$92+

Renting a car in Aylesbury

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Aylesbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Aylesbury is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Aylesbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Aylesbury is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.