Aylesford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Aylesford

With a population of 4,548, Aylesford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Aylesford to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Aylesford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hengist (7-9 High Street) and The Chequers Inn (63 High Street) are great picks.

How to Get to Aylesford

Plane

Although Aylesford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 49 km from Aylesford. The shortest domestic flight to Aylesford departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aylesford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Aylesford 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 1.2 miles from the city centre, Aylesford New Hythe is the busiest station in Aylesford. Another popular train station is Aylesford, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Aylesford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 29 miles from Aylesford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aylesford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Aylesford takes 120 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

Although Aylesford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 49 km from Aylesford. The shortest domestic flight to Aylesford departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aylesford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Aylesford 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 1.2 miles from the city centre, Aylesford New Hythe is the busiest station in Aylesford. Another popular train station is Aylesford, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Aylesford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 29 miles from Aylesford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aylesford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Aylesford takes 120 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Aylesford

Airlines serving Aylesford

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 Aylesford

Most booked hotels in Aylesford

Who'd A Thought It
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£80+
Travelodge Maidstone Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£40+
Orida Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£71+
The Lower Bell
0 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£59+
Bridgewood Manor
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£73+
Holiday Inn Rochester - Chatham
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£77+

Hiring a car in Aylesford

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Aylesford (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. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Aylesford, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Aylesford (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. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Aylesford, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.