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Windsor and Royal Borough Museum
Compact museum inside the Guildhall telling Windsor's story through local objects, royal links, and changing town life.
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
33 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Windsor is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Windsor will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 25 buses that leave London for Windsor on Tue, Jul 28, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 28 the direct buses cover the 33 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Tue, Jul 28 the slowest buses will take 1 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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RE702Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Windsor among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price |
2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Windsor:
A bus is $6 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Windsor costing on average $11 (€11).
Other travel options to Windsor take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:24AM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 10:06AM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:26AM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:46AM | Duration 1h46 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:46AM | Duration 1h46 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:48PM | Duration 4h28 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:18PM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:48PM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:48PM | Duration 5h28 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:48PM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:48PM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 06:06PM | Duration 5h46 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:48PM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:47PM | Duration 5h27 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 06:47PM | Duration 4h57 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:48PM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:48PM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:06PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:47PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:07PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:37PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:07PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:39PM | Duration 1h49 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:06PM | Duration 1h36 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:33PM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for London to Windsor buses for today, Monday, July 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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RE702 | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h06 | 6:06 PM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE702 | 4:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h07 | 6:47 PM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE702 | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h07 | 7:07 PM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE702 | 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h07 | 7:37 PM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE702 | 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h07 | 8:07 PM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE702 | 6:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h49 | 8:39 PM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE702 | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h33 | 9:33 PM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE702 | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h20 | 10:50 PM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE702 | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h20 | 11:50 PM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE702 | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h20 | 12:50 AM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE702 | 6:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h35 | 8:20 AM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE702 | 7:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h39 | 9:24 AM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE702 | 8:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h41 | 10:06 AM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE702 | 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h46 | 10:46 AM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE702 | 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h46 | 11:46 AM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · NX444 · RE702 | 10:20 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 4h28 | 2:48 PM Windsor | 2 transfers | |
RE702 | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h48 | 12:18 PM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE702 | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h48 | 12:48 PM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · NX410 · RE702 | 11:50 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 4h58 | 4:48 PM Windsor | 2 transfers | |
RE702 | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h48 | 1:48 PM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE702 | 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h48 | 2:48 PM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · NX025 · RE702 | 1:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 5h27 | 6:47 PM Windsor | 2 transfers | |
NX032 · NX030 · RE702 | 1:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 5h27 | 6:47 PM Windsor | 2 transfers | |
RE702 | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h48 | 3:48 PM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE702 | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h48 | 4:48 PM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from London to Windsor run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 20 miles (33 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 20 miles (33 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€4) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 12:03 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
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Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Windsor — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Windsor trip today.
Compact museum inside the Guildhall telling Windsor's story through local objects, royal links, and changing town life.
Restored Victorian engine shed housing Queen Victoria's royal train and historic locomotives. Essential for railway and royal history fans.
Museum inside the college presenting Eton's history, art, and collections. A rewarding stop for education and heritage enthusiasts.
The Long Walk is Windsor's grand tree-lined avenue from the castle into Great Park, famous for regal views and memorable walks.
Large historic parkland with deer, gardens, lakes, and trails. Ideal for longer walks, cycling, and classic royal landscapes.
Central shopping street beneath the castle walls, lined with historic buildings and constant views of Windsor's royal setting.
Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding is a classic Sunday roast long loved in Windsor pubs, served with gravy and seasonal vegetables.
Windsor has strong ties to afternoon tea, with finger sandwiches, scones, jam and cakes served in elegant hotels near the castle.
Eton mess was created at nearby Eton College: crushed meringue, strawberries and cream, a famous local dessert of the area.
Refined fine dining in a historic riverside setting, known for modern British tasting menus and polished service.
Elegant hotel dining near Windsor Great Park, specialising in classic British dishes and one of the town's best afternoon teas.
Traditional pub by the Long Walk serving cask ales, hearty British food and a classic Windsor atmosphere.
Windsor is pricier than many UK towns due to tourism. Hotels and dining are above average, while local buses and rail to London add moderate transport costs.
Restaurants often add a 10-12.5% service charge; if not, tip about 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Cafes usually do not require tipping.
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Windsor & Eton Central station -> Windsor Royal Shopping, Windsor
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Windsor by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Windsor, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Windsor buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Windsor station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Windsor bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, York Road (London Eye) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, York Road (London Eye): The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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