Book your travel now for the opening ABK Beer Rugby League Ashes Test at Wembley Stadium!

There’s just over two months to go until the first ABK Beer Rugby League Ashes Test at Wembley Stadium (Saturday 25 October) and with the second and third test completely SOLD OUT, it’s the only place to watch this fierce rivalry live and in the flesh. 

There are a range of travel options available for fans based in the North of England, including direct rail and coach travel from locations in the traditional rugby league heartlands to the capital. 

With just a few months to go until this epic event, fans are urged to purchase their travel ahead of time whilst prices are at their lowest.  

Train travel 

Advance train tickets for travel on Saturday 25 October are now available to purchase from a range of local providers. 

How to book? 

Visit your local provider below to check times and select where you’re travelling from. 

How much does it cost? 

UK Advance tickets tend to get released around 12 weeks before the date of travel, but some are available to book as far as 24 weeks in advance. They’re normally cheaper than the on-the-day price, but as it gets closer to the date of travel the price tends to go up. 

Is my match ticket included? 

No, fans must buy their match ticket direct via www.rugby-league.com/ashes     

National Express travel 

Wembley Stadium’s official coach supplier National Express will run dedicated Rugby League Ashes services direct to and from Wembley Stadium on Saturday 25 October. 

All coach services will arrive at the stadium at 12.30pm, giving fans plenty of time to find their seat and settle in before the action gets underway at 2.30pm. The coaches will then depart Wembley Stadium at 5.30pm.  

Adult coach return fares start from just £62 and will run from a variety of Northern Rugby League hotspots. 

How to book? 

Visit ABK Beer Rugby League Ashes | National Express and select where you’re travelling from. 

Pick up locations  

All coaches will arrive at Wembley Stadium at 12.30pm and depart at 5.30pm.  

• Bradford (Nelson Street) 
• Huddersfield 
• Hull (City Centre) 
• Leeds (Coach Station, Dyer Street) 
• Leigh 
• St Helens 
• Wakefield 
• Warrington 
• Wigan 
• Castleford 
• Salford (Ordsall) 

Where is my pick up point? 

Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive an e-ticket stating the specific road or station your coach will pick you up from. 

How much does it cost? 

Return adult coach fares range from £62 to £70 depending on location.  

Fans can also purchase one-way tickets with adult fares ranging from £31 to £35.  

Is my match ticket included? 

No, fans must buy their match ticket direct via www.rugby-league.com/ashes  

Pickup and drop off times 

• Bradford (Nelson Street) - pickup: 7.50am, drop off: 10.10pm 
• Huddersfield – pickup: 8.20am, drop off: 9.40pm 
• Hull (City Centre) – pickup: 7.25am, drop off: 10.25pm 
• Leeds (Coach Station, Dyer Street) – pickup: 7.20am, drop off: 10.40pm 
• Leigh – pickup: 8am, drop off: 10pm 
• St Helens – pickup: 8am, drop off: 10pm 
• Wakefield – pickup: 8.50am, drop off: 9.10pm 
• Warrington – pickup: 8.30am, drop off: 9.30pm 
• Wigan – pickup: 7.30am, drop off: 10.30pm 
• Castleford – pickup: 8.25am, drop off: 9.25pm 
• Salford (Ordsall) – pickup: 8.30am, drop off: 9.30pm