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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Aylesbury to see all of its attractions.

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
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aylesbury in October
Estimated hotel price
£65
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 35 km from Aylesbury. The shortest domestic flight to Aylesbury departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aylesbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Aylesbury to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Aylesbury is the busiest station in Aylesbury. Another popular train station is Aylesbury Wenover, located 8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Aylesbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 59 km from Aylesbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aylesbury, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Aylesbury takes 193 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

Although Aylesbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 35 km from Aylesbury. The shortest domestic flight to Aylesbury departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aylesbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Aylesbury to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Aylesbury is the busiest station in Aylesbury. Another popular train station is Aylesbury Wenover, located 8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Aylesbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 59 km from Aylesbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aylesbury, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Aylesbury takes 193 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Aylesbury

Airlines serving Aylesbury

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 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, Excellent reviews)
£364+
Holiday Inn Aylesbury
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£87+
The Greyhound Inn Aldbury
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£105+
The Five Bells by Innkeeper's Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£71+
Pendley Manor
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£122+
The Bell Hotel Aylesbury
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£81+

Hiring a car in Aylesbury

Hiring a car in Aylesbury costs £34 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Aylesbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.85 and £23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Aylesbury is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard Car or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Aylesbury costs £34 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Aylesbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.85 and £23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Aylesbury is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard Car or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.