How much does it cost to go to the Men's Ashes Down Under?

*Disclaimer: These prices are strictly estimates and are subject to change due to the many unknowns and variables that are associated with travel such as the global economy, exchange rates etc. This information is purely to give you a steer at this early stage based on historical data and what we know now.

How much does an Ashes Tour cost with the Barmy Army? We are asked this question every single day of the year. The truth is with the constantly moving financial climate and a whole variety of options on offer it’s a tough question to answer. However, with nearly 30 years of experience, we’ve given some rough outlines of what it might cost you:

Flights

A return flight to Australia is unsurprisingly not the cheapest. You’ll be travelling half-way around the world after all and demand will be sky high. Based on advice on the current landscape from our expert flight team, as well as recent tours, here are some estimations based on a return from England to Australia:

Economy – £1,000-£2,000

Premium economy – £4,000+

Business class – £6,000+

Accommodation & ticket options

The next thing worth thinking about is accommodation. Australia has a diverse range suitable for many needs from fun hostels right up to upmarket 5* resorts. To guarantee your seats within the Barmy Army section in stadia, where movement is restricted, you will need to book either an accommodation & ticket package or a fully escorted tour with Barmy Army travel. There is no other way of guaranteeing your ticket prior to travel unless it’s through a CATO (Cricket Australia Travel Office) approved tour operator. Travelling with a CATO approved tour operator is the best way for travelling fans to be treated to best in class standards and quality for the full Ashes experience.

Historically the cost of an entry level 6-night package including tickets (not flights) in the Barmy Army section has been between. £650-£2500 based on the standard of accommodation, location and inclusions such as events and merchandise.

It goes without saying that the costs increase if you want to travel to more than one Test or stay in a higher standard of accommodation. For example, hotels in Sydney over new year are likely to be more expensive than in Perth.

Below are the confirmed dates and venues for the 25/26 Ashes series:

First Test, Optus Stadium in Perth: 21-25 November

Second Test, Gabba in Brisbane: 4-8 December

Third Test, Adelaide Oval in Adelaide: 17-21 December

Fourth Test, MCG in Melbourne: 26-30 December

Fifth Test, SCG in Sydney: 4-8 January

Join the Barmy Army in Australia for The Ashes

By purchasing a Priority Access Pass, you are guaranteeing your Ashes experience with the Barmy Army. This Tour promises to be a series to remember. Don’t dream it, live it.

The fully-refundable pass gives you an exclusive 24-hour window to browse Barmy Army Travel packages before they go on sale to the general public. We will have limited packages available and are expecting high demand so securing a first-look, as well as the opportunity to guarantee your place, is hugely important!

Plus, purchasing a Barmy Army Travel package is the only way to guarantee you are sat with the Barmy Army during the Ashes.

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