How to get to Ascot from Birmingham

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Compare train and coach for Birmingham to Ascot

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Ascot among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, while a train costs an average of £29.

Distance: 146 km

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The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Ascot is a coach with an average price of £24.

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

A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Ascot costing on average £29.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Ascot is by train with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Ascot take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham and Ascot including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £5. The journey takes 5h 0m versus 2h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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FAQs: Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Ascot.

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There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Ascot including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Ascot is a coach with an average price of £24.

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

A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Ascot costing on average £29.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Ascot is by train with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Ascot take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 30m.

The Birmingham to Ascot distance is approximately 146 km.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Ascot is:
  • Around 13 coaches per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Ascot as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Ascot:
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Ascot station (ACT).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Ascot, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Ascot by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Ascot by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Ascot often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Waterloo (WAT), Richmond, Stratford, Reading. 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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