Abingdon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Abingdon

With a population of 37,192, Abingdon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Abingdon to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Abingdon

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Brewery Tap (The Brewery Tap 40-42 Ock Street) and The Flowing Well (Sunningwell) are great picks.

When to visit Abingdon

Abingdon in February
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Abingdon in February
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Abingdon

Plane

When flying to Abingdon, you’ll arrive at Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Abingdon departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Abingdon, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Abingdon to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 38m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Abingdon Appleford is the busiest station in Abingdon. Another popular train station is Abingdon Culham, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Abingdon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 51 miles from Abingdon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abingdon, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Abingdon takes 115 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

When flying to Abingdon, you’ll arrive at Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Abingdon departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Abingdon, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Abingdon to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 38m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Abingdon Appleford is the busiest station in Abingdon. Another popular train station is Abingdon Culham, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Abingdon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 51 miles from Abingdon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abingdon, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Abingdon takes 115 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Abingdon

Airlines serving Abingdon

Lufthansa
Good (4,696 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,591 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,593 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,943 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in Abingdon

Average rates range from around £88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £99 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Abingdon

Most booked hotels in Abingdon

Malmaison Oxford
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£185+
The Crown & Thistle
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£98+
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£98+
Holiday Inn Oxford
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£93+
Hilton Garden Inn Abingdon Oxford
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£97+
The Randolph Hotel, by Graduate Hotels
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£231+

Hiring a car in Abingdon

Hiring a car in Abingdon costs £36 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Abingdon (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 Abingdon is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Abingdon costs £36 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Abingdon (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 Abingdon is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.