How to travel from London to Ascot

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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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$24

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$15

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1h 30m

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2h 38m

Average total duration

2h 8m

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from London to Ascot

How to get from London to Ascot by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Ascot is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
01:00PM3h49
London
04:49PMAscot
$141One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
01:00PM3h49
London
04:49PMAscot
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
06:30PM3h09
London
09:39PMAscot
$171One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
03:00PM3h58
London
06:58PMAscot
$151One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Ascot

Travel to Ascot easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Ascot.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Ascot including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Ascot is a bus with an average price of $13 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Ascot:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Ascot costing on average $19 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from London to Ascot is by train with an average journey time of 52m.

Other travel options to Ascot take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 30m.

The distance from London to Ascot is approximately 24 miles (40 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Ascot is:
  • Around 21 buses per day.
  • Around 8 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Ascot:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo (WAT) and arrive in Ascot station (ACT).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Ascot, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Reading Buses to go to Ascot by bus.
  • Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Rail to go to Ascot by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Ascot:
  • 4 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
Omio customers who travel from London to Ascot often also extend their vacation to go to London Waterloo (WAT), Richmond, Stratford, Reading, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ascot and these popular destinations at a great price.

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