What is the cheapest way to get from Banff to Ashcroft?

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Ashcroft is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 7h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Banff to Ashcroft?

The fastest way to get from Banff to Ashcroft is to bus and fly and drive which takes 4h 55m and costs $160 - $750.

Is there a direct train between Banff and Ashcroft?

No, there is no direct train from Banff to Ashcroft. However, there are services departing from Banff and arriving at Ashcroft via Jasper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6 days 14h.

How far is it from Banff to Ashcroft?

The distance between Banff and Ashcroft is 695 km. The road distance is 587.4 km.

How do I travel from Banff to Ashcroft without a car?

The best way to get from Banff to Ashcroft without a car is to bus which takes 9h 17m and costs $160 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Banff to Ashcroft?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Banff to Ashcroft, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banff to Ashcroft train from?

Banff to Ashcroft train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, depart from Banff station.

Train or bus from Banff to Ashcroft?

The best way to get from Banff to Ashcroft is to bus which takes 9h 17m and costs $160 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6,500 - $13,000 and takes 6 days 14h.

What is the time difference between Banff and Ashcroft?

Ashcroft is 1h behind Banff. It is currently 1:29 AM in Banff and 12:29 AM in Ashcroft.

Where does the Banff to Ashcroft train arrive?

Banff to Ashcroft train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, arrive at Jasper station.

Can I drive from Banff to Ashcroft?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Ashcroft is 587 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Banff to Ashcroft.

Where can I stay near Ashcroft?

There are 10+ hotels available in Ashcroft.

Banff to Ashcroft - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Banff to Ashcroft by bus, plane, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly, drive
best
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Kamloops Airport (YKA)plane YYC - YKA
3. Drive from Kamloops-Airport-YKA to Ashcroftcar
4h 55m
$169–739
Drive 587.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Banff to Ashcroftcar 587.4 km
7h 7m
$115–165
Bus
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB to Kamloops, BCbus Calgary
2. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Cache Creek, BC - Petro Canadabus Kamloops to Prince George
9h 17m
$163–205
Train
1. Take the train from Banff to Jaspertrain Passage to the Peaks Discovery / ...
2. Take the train from Jasper to Ashcrofttrain VIA Rail
6d 14h
$6,765–12,100

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Kamloops Airport (YKA) flights

35Weekly Planes

2h 30mAverage Duration

$89Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Banff to Ashcroft.

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Distance: 694.5 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Ashcroft, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from Banff, AB to Ashcroft via Kamloops, BC, Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall, and Cache Creek, BC - Petro Canada in around 9h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Banff to Ashcroft via Jasper in around 6d 14h.

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