Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ascot travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ascot

With a population of 17.899, Ascot is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ascot to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Ascot

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Barn (Blacknest Road) and Woven by Adam Smith (Coworth Park) are great picks.

When to visit Ascot

Ascot in October
Estimated hotel price
£124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ascot in October
Estimated hotel price
£124
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ascot

Plane

When flying to Ascot, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 17 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Ascot departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ascot, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ascot to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m trip. The train station in Ascot is called Ascot Sunningdale, and is located 3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ascot is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 39 km from Ascot. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ascot, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ascot takes 209 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

When flying to Ascot, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 17 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Ascot departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ascot, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ascot to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m trip. The train station in Ascot is called Ascot Sunningdale, and is located 3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ascot is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 39 km from Ascot. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ascot, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ascot takes 209 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Ascot

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Airlines serving Ascot

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ascot

Average rates range from around £202 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £856 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ascot

Most booked hotels in Ascot

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Coworth Park
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£443+
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The Royal Foresters
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Lyndricks House
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Royal Berkshire
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£114+
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Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Hiring a car in Ascot

Hiring a car in Ascot costs £36 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Ascot (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.63.

Hiring a car in Ascot costs £36 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Ascot (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.63.

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