Travel
Getting there.
Ashridge House is located in Hertfordshire, near the town of Berkhamsted, only 30 minutes north of London.
Whether you’re flying, driving, or taking a hot air balloon, we’ve got you covered with instructions below.
If in any doubt, please reach out to us and we can help advise you on the best mode of transport from wherever you are.
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HOW TO GET THERE
Whether coming across the Atlantic or down the street, we recommend determining (and booking) your transportation as early as possible.
If you’re flying into the UK, our recommendation would be to fly into Heathrow Airport.
We’ve listed our recommended methods of travel from Heathrow Airport to Ashridge House, below. Click the underlined text below to view further details for each.
A1 Car Service is our top preferred transit option from Heathrow to Ashridge for those not renting a car. This company is Ashridge Preferred so they are familiar with the location, will not charge a surge fee for high traffic hours (unlike Uber) and have a special discount for our guests. Cost ranges between £81 -£86 for two people/$91-$96 for four people before tip, and there is a credit card terminal in all vehicles.
Click here to book on their website.
When booking, be sure to include “Shera & Simon Wedding” in the special instructions/comments section on the booking website.
Uber from Heathrow to Ashridge (between £80 - £150/$95-$180 before tip). Click here for more details.
Rent a car at the airport and drive to Ashridge House (rental prices vary). Click here for more details.
Seasoned travelers ONLY (this is not for the faint of heart!) Direct National Express Bus to Hemel Hampstead (around £14/$17 per person). Click here for more details.
We would not recommend flying into Gatwick Airport, as there’s no direct travel routes, unless you’re renting a car. If for some reason you must fly into Gatwick, we’ve listed further details here.
For those of you that don’t need to hop on an airplane to come see us, feel free to use any of the bus, train and automobile methods to get to Ashridge. Should you choose to drive, there’s plenty of parking on-site for our guests.
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HEATHROW AIRPORT
Ashridge House is approximately 40 min drive from Heathrow Airport.
If you don’t plan on renting a car or taking an Uber, and you’re up for a challenge then your remaining option is to take a National Express Bus from Heathrow T2,3 to Hemel Hempstead.
The bus station is within the airport, however we suggest to allow a minimum of 1 hour from your scheduled arrival time to reach the bus station.
Follow signs to Heathrow Central Bus Station T2,3. A bus leaves approximately every 2 hours.
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NATIONAL EXPRESS BUS ROUTES
Disclaimer: We only recommend taking a bus if you’re up for an adventure and want to save a few £s! This is not for the faint of heart as we discovered on a recent trip to Ashridge 😂
The nearest direct bus stop to Ashridge House is Hemel Hempstead, Bridge St, Stop M, Hertfordshire.
Book your bus to Hemel Hemstead from Heathrow Terminal 2,3 and Luton Airport, or any other location using the “BOOK BUS” link below.
For those flying into Heathrow that are not renting a car or taking an Uber, we recommend the bus as the most cost effective mode of transport. The bus station is within the airport, however we suggest to allow a minimum of 1 hour from your scheduled arrival time to reach the bus station.
Follow signs to Heathrow Central Bus Station T2,3. A bus leaves approximately every 2 hours. We suggest booking the bus in advance to secure your seat(s) and selecting a direct route to avoid any changeovers or connections.
If you book a bus, you can request an Uber to take you from the bus station to Ashridge once you arrive.
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS
If you prefer to drive directly to Ashridge, with either your own car or an airport rental, click the address for Ashridge House below to get directions.
If you plan on renting a car, you can use the link below to see available car rental companies at Heathrow Airport.
For those friends and family not familiar or comfortable with driving stick-shift/manual cars, YOU MUST REQUEST AN AUTOMATIC CAR when booking your rental.
Stick-shift/manual cars are the default in the UK, and you will most likely receive one automatically if you don’t request otherwise.
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Taxis / Ubers
A1 Car Service is our top preferred transit option from Heathrow to Ashridge for those not renting a car. This company is Ashridge Preferred so they are familiar with the location, will not charge a surge fee for high traffic hours (unlike Uber) and have a special discount for our guests. Cost ranges between £81 -£86 for two people/$91-$96 for four people before tip, and there is a credit card terminal in all vehicles.
If you prefer to take an Uber to Ashridge straight from the Airport, or are taking an Uber from a bus or train station, you can use the below link to open or download the Uber App on your phone.
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GATWICK AIRPORT
Ashridge House is approximately 1.5hr drive from Gatwick Airport. There are no direct trains or buses from Gatwick Airport, and we would suggest flying into Heathrow for a more seamless travel experience.
If you are flying to Gatwick, you can either rent a car or take 3 connecting trains to get out to Ashridge House.
For the train option, we'd recommend taking a train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria then the London Underground to Euston and finally a train from Euston to Hemel Hempstead.
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LONDON EUSTON
Trains from London Euston take 30 minutes to Berkhamsted station with a train departing Euston approximately every 15 minutes.
If you book a train, you can request an Uber from the train station to Ashridge once you arrive.
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HOT AIR BALLOON
Ok so maybe you won’t be able to land a balloon in the grounds of Ashridge House on the wedding day, but if you are looking for a fun excursion, check out Virgin Balloon flights which have a launch site in Berkhamsted.