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 BEAR Ashbourne (19 St John St) are great picks.

When to visit Ashbourne

Ashbourne in June
Estimated hotel price
£76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashbourne in June
Estimated hotel price
£76
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 52 km from Ashbourne. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Ashbourne departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashbourne, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ashbourne to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 06m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ashbourne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 201 km from Ashbourne. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashbourne, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ashbourne takes 72 km and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 113 km.

Plane

Although Ashbourne doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 52 km from Ashbourne. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Ashbourne departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashbourne, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ashbourne to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 06m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ashbourne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 201 km from Ashbourne. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashbourne, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ashbourne takes 72 km and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Ashbourne

Airlines serving Ashbourne

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ashbourne

Most booked hotels in Ashbourne

The Cow Dalbury
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£177+
Wildhive Callow Hall
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£174+
Yha Ilam Hall
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£15+
The Izaak Walton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£118+
The Dog and Partridge Country Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£91+
Travelodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£58+

Hiring a car in Ashbourne

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Ashbourne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.75. 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 car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Ashbourne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.75. 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 car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.