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Compare train and bus for London to Ascot
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Ascot among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$24 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Ascot:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Ascot costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Ascot take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Ascot
How to get from London to Ascot by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Ascot is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Q0270410:33 AM0h56London Waterloo (WAT)11:29 AMAscot station (ACT)$161One-way0 transfers
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Q0270410:33 AM0h56London Waterloo (WAT)11:29 AMAscot station (ACT)$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L8090812:18 AM0h53London Waterloo (WAT)1:11 AMAscot station (ACT)$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
Q0270610:03 AM0h56London Waterloo (WAT)10:59 AMAscot station (ACT)$161One-way0 transfers
L8064810:18 AM0h58London Waterloo (WAT)11:16 AMAscot station (ACT)$161One-way0 transfers
L8065710:48 AM0h58London Waterloo (WAT)11:46 AMAscot station (ACT)$161One-way0 transfers
NX030 · RE70310:00 PM2h30London, Victoria Coach Station12:30 AMAscot, Heatherwood Hospital$181One-way1 transfer
NX035 · RE7036:30 AM2h57London, Victoria Coach Station9:27 AMAscot, Heatherwood Hospital$181One-way1 transfer
NX030 · RE7031:30 PM3h15London, Victoria Coach Station4:45 PMAscot, Heatherwood Hospital$181One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Ascot:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Ascot costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Ascot take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 11m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Ascot as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo (WAT) and arrive in Ascot station (ACT).
- Buses mostly depart from London, York Road (London Eye) and arrive in Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital.
- Travel with National Express to go to Ascot by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Ascot by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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