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 center. If you want to see more of the area, ride aboard a train from Ashford International Station, Ashford, England, UK (QDH-Ashford Intl. Train Station), or Wye Station.