Ascot Berkshire station, situated close to the centre of Ascot in Berkshire at Station Hill, Ascot, SL5 9EG, serves as the town’s main railway station and an important gateway for both commuters and visitors. The station is typically open from early morning until late evening, with slightly reduced hours on weekends. Ascot Berkshire station offers convenient access to Ascot’s shops, cafés, local amenities, and, of course, the world-famous Ascot Racecourse, making it a practical arrival point for anyone travelling to the town or surrounding area. There is also a good range of hotels and accommodation available near Ascot railway station.
Ascot station, opened in 1856 by the Staines, Wokingham and Woking Junction Railway, is historically significant and is located just a short walk from Ascot Racecourse. The station has long played a key role in facilitating access to major horse racing events, especially Royal Ascot, the race meeting established by Queen Anne in 1711. By 1922, a special platform for Ascot Racecourse was created due to the popularity of train travel to the event. However, this platform closed in 1965, and the popularity of Royal Ascot continued to grow. Trains from London Waterloo to Ascot are heavily utilised during Royal Ascot week, often arriving packed.
Ascot Train Station provides direct, frequent connections to London Waterloo and Reading.
Live arrival and departure information, including the latest departures and arrivals, is available on the National Rail Ascot Station page, where a table provides travel information and status updates.
Today, Ascot (Berks) Station remains a busy and well-equipped rail gateway for Berkshire, with facilities including ticketing services, customer information systems, seating, parking, and accessibility support. Managed by South Western Railway, the station provides practical onward connections and supports both daily commuters and leisure travellers visiting Ascot and the surrounding area. With regular services to London Waterloo, Reading, and other key destinations on the route, Ascot (Berks) Station continues to play an important role in the local transport network.
Station Area Map
The entrance to Ascot (Berks) Station is on Station Hill, Ascot, close to the town centre and within easy reach of local shops, amenities, and Ascot Racecourse. The station offers step-free access from the main entrance, with level access to Platform 1 and lifts serving the other platforms. However, from the subway entrance on the south side, access to all platforms is by steps only.
Station access note: Step-free access is available only from the main entrance, with lifts to all platforms; when entering from the subway, only stairs are available. Passengers with mobility needs should use the main entrance for step-free routes.
Ascot (Berks) has three platforms in use, with lifts and a subway providing access across the station. It is served primarily by South Western Railway, with trains operating to London Waterloo, Reading, Bracknell, and Camberley, supporting both commuter and regional travel.
Ascot is located outside the London fare zones and is served by National Rail services linking the town with London and destinations across Berkshire and the surrounding area. Smartcard ticketing is available at the station, including smartcard issuance, validation, and top-up facilities, while Oyster pay-as-you-go is not valid at Ascot. Pre-purchased tickets can also be collected from the station.
Ascot (Berks) Station is open every day, with station staff available for much of the day and into the evening. The station includes a ticket office, ticket machines, passenger information screens, seating, toilets, and customer help points. Additional facilities include cycle storage, parking with short-stay areas for passenger convenience, accessible ticket machines, ramp access for boarding trains, and a comprehensive range of customer information and accessibility support. Local onward travel links connect passengers to Ascot and the surrounding area. Real-time departure and arrival information is available to passengers.
Station Details and Facilities
Address
Ascot Berkshire station, located at Station Hill, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9EG.
Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening Hours
06:00 – 19:00, Monday to Friday
07:00 – 19:00, Saturday
08:10 – 17:40, Sunday
(Hours may vary on bank holidays.)
Station Opening / Staffing Hours
Station staff are available during the following hours:
05:45 – 00:00, Monday to Friday
05:45 – 00:00, Saturday
08:00 – 20:00, Sunday
Assistance is available while trains are running.
Ticket Barriers
There are no automatic ticket barriers in operation at Ascot (Berks) Station.
Smartcards
Smartcard Issued
Available – new smartcards can be issued at Ascot (Berks) Station.
Smartcard Validator
Available – smartcard validators are listed at the station.
Smartcard Top Up
Available – smartcards can be topped up at the station.
Oyster Prepay
Oyster pay-as-you-go is not valid at Ascot (Berks) Station.
Oyster Top Up
Not available.
Oyster Validator
Not available.
Pre-Purchase Collection
Booking Office / Ticket Machines.
Ticket vending machines are located near the station entrance and in the booking hall.
Travelcard Zone
The station is located outside the London Travelcard zones, and National Rail fares apply.
Station Accessibility
Ascot (Berks) Station is committed to providing an accessible and comfortable travel experience for all passengers. Customers requiring assistance can pre-book support or request help at the station to help ensure a smoother onward journey. Designated accessible parking spaces and blue badge parking spaces are available at the station, providing convenient parking options for passengers with disabilities.
Step-Free Category B1 Access
Ascot train station is classified as a step-free category B1 station, with level access to Platform 1 and lifts to all other platforms. Step-free access is only available from the main entrance; from the subway entrance on the south side, access to all platforms is via steps only.
Lift Access
The station has lift access to the platforms, with stepped access also available via the subway.
Ramps for Train Access
Where required, passengers can request staff assistance and ramps to board and alight from trains safely.
Induction Loop
Hearing loop facilities are available.
Accessible Ticket Machines
Accessible ticket machines are available at the station.
Impaired Mobility Set Down
No impaired mobility set down point is listed at the station.
Assistance Meeting Point
Meeting point: staff advise passengers requiring assistance to make themselves known at the ticket gate. Passenger Assistance meeting points are listed as available.
Helpline
Passenger assistance, including pre-booked support, is available through South Western Railway. Assistance can also be requested at the station, and passengers can travel without booking by making themselves known to staff as far in advance as possible. Helpline contact: 0800 5282100. Helpline opening hours: 24 hours a day, Monday to Sunday.
Customer Help Points
Customer help points are available on every platform.
Staff Help
Station staff are available to assist with travel information, accessibility support, and general enquiries during staffing hours. Assistance is available while trains are running, including help navigating the station and boarding or leaving trains.
Accessible Toilets
Accessible toilet facilities are available in the booking hall on Platform 1 during ticket office opening hours. National key toilets are also located in the booking hall on Platform 1.
Getting To And From The Station
Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are available and are located outside the main station building.
Bus Services
Bus services are available from the station area, and onward journey information is available in printable format from National Rail.
Staff Help
Staff Help Available
Yes – station staff are available to assist passengers with travel enquiries, accessibility support, and general station information during the following hours: 05:45 – 00:00, Monday to Friday, 05:45 – 00:00, Saturday, 08:00 – 20:00, Sunday.
A customer service centre is available for comprehensive passenger support. For any assistance or inquiries, passengers are invited to contact our customer service team.
Assisted Travel
Passengers requiring assistance can request help at the station or pre-book support through South Western Railway. Assistance is available for boarding and alighting trains, navigating the station, and planning onward journeys. South Western Railway advises that assistance can be booked up to 2 hours before travel, and passengers can also turn up and request help without booking in advance.
Helpline Contact
Passenger Assist / Customer Services: 0800 5282100.
You can also reach the service centre on 0345 6000 650 for help and support.
Accessible Public Telephones
No accessible public telephones are available at the station.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed at the station, subject to normal rail travel rules.
Station Facilities
Postbox
Yes, there is a postbox at the station.
Telephones
There are no public telephones at Ascot (Berks) Station.
ATM
Cash machine facilities are available at the station.
Bureau de Change
There are no currency exchange facilities at the station.
Tourist Information Office
There is no tourist information office at the station.
Toilets
Toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 1 and are available only during ticket office opening hours.
Showers
Not available.
Baby Changing
There are no baby changing facilities at the station.
Public Wi-Fi
Available at Ascot (Berks) Station.
Web Kiosk
Not available.
Refreshments
Refreshment kiosks at the station include a Premier-Cru coffee kiosk and Cava Café on Platform 1.
Waiting Room
A heated waiting room is located on Platform 3 at the station.
Seated Areas
Seating is available at the station.
CCTV
CCTV is in operation at Ascot (Berks) Station.
Taxis
There is no taxi rank at Ascot (Berks) Station.
Trolleys
Luggage trolleys are not available at the station.
Passenger Services
Ticket Gate
There are no automatic ticket gates at Ascot (Berks) Station.
Customer Services
Customer service support is available through South Western Railway.
Contact number: 0345 6000 650.
Customer Help Points
Customer help points are located on every platform.
Lost Property Contact Available
There is no lost property office at the station, but customer support is available through South Western Railway.
Car Parking
Car Parking
Yes.
Name
Ascot Car Park.
Spaces
There are 160 parking spaces at Ascot (Berks) Station.
Notes
Parking charges apply. The station page lists an off-peak rate from 12:00 Monday to Friday, with Bank Holiday parking also listed separately.
Car Parking Contact Available
I could not verify a separate parking contact number from the current station information page I checked.
Note
Parking is complimentary for Blue Badge holders who register in advance via South Western Railway's Blue Badge parking link.
Accessible Car Park Equipment
No accessible car park equipment available.
Cycling
Cycle Storage Availability
Yes.
Sheltered
Yes – sheltered cycle parking is available.
Spaces
44 cycle parking spaces
Type
Racks.
Location
Cycle storage is located on Platform 1 and requires a barrier pass.
Note
Until further notice, the secure cycle compound is not in use.
Cycle Storage CCTV
Yes.
Other Transport
Location For Rail Replacement Services
Rail replacement services operate from the station car park off Station Hill (A330).
Taxi Rank
There is no taxi rank at the station.
Bus Service
Local bus services are available, and onward travel information is provided by National Rail.
Tube, Overground, and Tram Links
There are no London Underground, Overground, or tram links at Ascot (Berks) Station.
General Information
Station Operator
SW / South Western Railway.
Station Code
ACT.
Staffing Level
Part-time
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ascot have a train station?
Yes — Ascot does have a train station, called Ascot (Berks) Station. It is the town's main railway station, on Station Hill, and is managed by South Western Railway. It has regular National Rail services, including routes towards London Waterloo and Reading.
What is the nearest station to Ascot?
Excluding Ascot (Berks) Station itself, the nearest station appears to be Sunningdale, at about 2 miles (3 km) away. Martins Heron is also very close, at about 2 miles (3 km), with one nearby station listing putting Sunningdale at 2.11 miles and Martins Heron at 2.29 miles from Ascot.
How far is Ascot from the train station?
Ascot (Berks) Station is located in the town itself, just a short walk from the centre, and around 7 minutes on foot from Ascot Racecourse.
Does the Elizabeth line go to Ascot?
No, the Elizabeth line does not go directly to Ascot. Ascot (Berks) Station is served by South Western Railway, with regular trains to places such as London Waterloo and Reading.
You can still get there using the Elizabeth line with a change. The most straightforward option is usually to take the Elizabeth line to Reading, then change for a South Western Railway service to Ascot.