- Must visit
The Royal Collection at Windsor Castle
Museum at Windsor Castle exploring military and royal history through uniforms, artifacts, and notable campaigns.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Ascot is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Ascot will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
It's difficult to get from London to Ascot without transferring at least once.
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Buses from London to Ascot run on average 29 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 29 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 12:03 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from London to Ascot.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:34AM | Duration 3h04 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 06:34AM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:27AM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:49AM | Duration 4h19 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 10:49AM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:49PM | Duration 3h49 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:49PM | Duration 3h49 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:49PM | Duration 3h19 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 04:49PM | Duration 2h54 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:58PM | Duration 3h58 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:58PM | Duration 3h58 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:52PM | Duration 3h22 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 06:58PM | Duration 3h23 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:52PM | Duration 3h22 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:47PM | Duration 3h47 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:39PM | Duration 3h09 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:39PM | Duration 3h09 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
The table below shows live departures for London to Ascot buses for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:30 PM London | 3h05 | 10:35 PM Ascot | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM London | 2h30 | 11:30 PM Ascot | 0 transfersDirect | |
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NX025 · RE703 | 3:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h04 | 6:34 AM Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · RE703 | 3:50 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2h44 | 6:34 AM Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · RE703 | 6:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h19 | 10:49 AM Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · RE703 | 6:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h19 | 10:49 AM Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · RE703 | 6:50 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 3h59 | 10:49 AM Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · RE703 | 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 11:45 AM Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · RE703 | 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 11:45 AM Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · RE703 | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 12:45 PM Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · RE703 | 9:55 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2h50 | 12:45 PM Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · RE703 | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 1:45 PM Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · RE703 | 10:55 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2h50 | 1:45 PM Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · RE703 | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 2:45 PM Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · RE703 | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 2:45 PM Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · RE703 | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 3:45 PM Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · RE703 | 12:25 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 3h20 | 3:45 PM Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · RE703 | 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h19 | 4:49 PM Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · RE703 | 1:55 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2h54 | 4:49 PM Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · RE703 | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h58 | 6:58 PM Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · RE703 | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h58 | 6:58 PM Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · RE703 | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h58 | 6:58 PM Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · RE703 | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h58 | 6:58 PM Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · RE703 | 3:35 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 3h23 | 6:58 PM Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · RE703 | 4:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h22 | 7:52 PM Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital | 1 transfer | |
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Museum at Windsor Castle exploring military and royal history through uniforms, artifacts, and notable campaigns.
Local museum inside Windsor Guildhall covering Windsor's civic history, royal connections, and changing town life.
Historic house museum displaying Victorian life, decorative interiors, and links to the influential Lascelles family.
Large section of Windsor Great Park near Ascot, popular for woodland walks, lakeside scenery, and royal landscape views.
Popular promenade and viewpoint route at Windsor Great Park, with broad vistas and easy walking in a royal setting.
Celebrated ornamental garden in Windsor Great Park with seasonal planting, sculptures, and beautifully designed landscapes.
Afternoon Tea pairs finger sandwiches, scones, and cakes with tea. It is a classic Berkshire treat, strongly linked with Ascot’s race-day and country-house culture.
Eton Mess is a Berkshire dessert of crushed meringue, strawberries, and cream. It is closely tied to nearby Eton and widely enjoyed across the county.
Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding is a traditional Sunday meal in English pubs and homes. It is a local favourite in Berkshire and around Ascot.
Elegant fine dining restaurant at Coworth Park known for modern British cuisine, refined service, and a luxurious country-house setting.
Stylish all-day dining restaurant in Ascot serving modern British dishes, brunch, and cocktails in a smart but relaxed atmosphere.
Well-known gastropub in Sunninghill serving seasonal British food, Sunday roasts, and a polished but comfortable village atmosphere.
Ascot is pricier than many UK towns, with higher hotel and dining costs linked to racing events; local transit is standard, but visitor spending is usually above average.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis, and small change is optional in cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Ascot by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ascot, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Ascot buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Ascot bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, York Road (London Eye) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, York Road (London Eye): The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
London, Hammersmith Bridge Road is 7 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Hammersmith Bridge Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food outlets nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road. ATMs are available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road.
Ticket office support is available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road.
Available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road: Wheelchair accessible.
Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital. ATMs are available at Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital.
Ticket office support is available at Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital.
Available at Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital: Wheelchair accessible.
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