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Compare train and bus for Ascot to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ascot to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, while a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€29 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Ascot to London
Compare the available ways to get from Ascot to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ascot to London:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ascot to London costing on average €29.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
The journey is about 21m faster (56m by train vs 1h 17m by car) and roughly €17 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€29 vs €45). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Ascot to London
How to get from Ascot to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ascot to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RE703 · NX0307:38 AM 3h12 Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital 10:50 AM London, Earl's Court €11 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
RE703 · NX0307:38 AM 3h12 Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital 10:50 AM London, Earl's Court €11 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
L806339:08 AM 0h57 Ascot station (ACT) 10:05 AM London Waterloo (WAT) €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
L806429:38 AM 0h57 Ascot station (ACT) 10:35 AM London Waterloo (WAT) €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
L8066110:38 AM 0h57 Ascot station (ACT) 11:35 AM London Waterloo (WAT) €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
L8065210:08 AM 0h57 Ascot station (ACT) 11:05 AM London Waterloo (WAT) €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
RE703 · NX0321:10 PM 3h15 Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital 4:25 PM London, Earl's Court €11 1 One-way 1 transfer
RE703 · NX03010:09 AM 3h16 Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital 1:25 PM London, Earl's Court €11 1 One-way 1 transfer
RE703 · NX0303:42 PM 3h38 Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital 7:20 PM London, Earl's Court €11 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ascot to London:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ascot to London costing on average €29.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
- Around 35 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ascot and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ascot station (ACT) and arrive in London Waterloo (WAT).
- Buses mostly depart from Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to London by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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