Here’s some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Ashford more easily: To get to Ashford, book a flight to London (SEN-Southend), the closest major airport, which is located 29.8 mi (48 km) from the city centre. If you’d like to explore more of the area, hop on a train from Ashford International Station, Ashford, England, UK (QDH-Ashford Intl. Train Station) or Ashford Wye Station.