Royal Ascot Trials Day 1 May 2026

Ascot Racecourse has over 8,000 car parking spaces in various car parks surrounding the course. Please note that most car parking is in fields and, therefore, surfaces can be uneven. 

Car Parking is free and available on the day. Please note that Car Park 1, 2, 3, and 6 will be in operation and can be used by all guests.

Blue Badge holders should display their badge on entry to the car park and they will be directed to a forward parking area.

Guests arriving by taxi should be dropped off by Car Park 3 which is a 210 m (3 min) walk across the High Street from the course's main entrance. The racecourse suggests using Minicabit, a company with over 800 taxi firms across the country. It is highly recommended that you book in advance.

Station Hill Coach and Bus Station is just a 230 m (3 min) walk along the High Street and is served by White Bus routes 01, 24, 25, 26, 27, and L8 which travel to Windsor, Ascot, Cranbourne, and Sunningdale. These routes also stop at Heatherwood Hospital stops 450 m (5 min) west along the High Street.

Ascot Racecourse can be reached via South Western Railway from Reading, Guildford, and London Waterloo. Alight at Ascot station, which is 640 m (8 min) walk on spacious paved paths to the racecourse. The journey from London Waterloo takes approximately 1 hour and there are around 42 trains per day. The journey from Reading takes approximately 30 mins and there are around 58 trains per day.

There is a helicopter landing facility near the racecourse. It is not suitable for fixed-wing private aircraft. Call Fresh Air Helicopters on +44 1869 278 244 email ascot@freshair-uk.com to arrange a landing or helicopter charter.

Private Jet Charter by Victor is able to fly directly from anywhere in the world to private airport terminals at Biggin Hill, Farnborough, Luton, Oxford, or Blackbush. From these airports, a designated helicopter will be awaiting your arrival to transfer you to the racecourse.