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The cheapest and fastest buses from Oxford to Windsor
Showing times and prices for Mar 11
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
54 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oxford to Windsor is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Windsor will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Fast buses
Of the 2 buses that leave Oxford for Windsor on Wed, Mar 11, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Mar 11 the direct buses cover the 54 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Wed, Mar 11 the slowest buses will take 4 h 15 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.
05:10AM4h15
Oxford09:25AMWindsor
$331One-way
0 transfers
11:10AM2h55
Oxford02:05PMWindsor
$451One-way
0 transfers
11:10AM2h55
Oxford02:05PMWindsor
$451One-way
0 transfers
05:10AM4h15
Oxford09:25AMWindsor
$331One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Oxford to Windsor
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Windsor among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. 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 train costs an average of $34, and a bus costs an average of $28.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$40 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest |
2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 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.
Oxford to Windsor Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 04:36AM | Duration 3h06 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:49AM | Duration 2h49 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:52AM | Duration 2h52 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 10:07AM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:04PM | Duration 2h54 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:08PM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:07PM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:18PM | Duration 3h08 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:16PM | Duration 3h06 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:12PM | Duration 2h52 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:12PM | Duration 3h12 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:08PM | Duration 2h53 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:06AM | Duration 2h51 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 08:27AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Live departures
Oxford to Windsor bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Windsor buses for today, Tuesday, March 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 1:15 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TALGW · RE703 | 1:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h06 | 4:36 AM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
| TALGW · RE703 | 3:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h40 | 6:10 AM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 4:00 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h49 | 6:49 AM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
| TALGW · RE703 | 4:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h50 | 7:20 AM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 5:00 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h52 | 7:52 AM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
| OLOXT · RE702 | 5:10 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h15 | 9:25 AM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 7:10 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h57 | 10:07 AM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 8:10 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h55 | 11:05 AM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 9:10 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h55 | 12:05 PM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 10:10 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h55 | 1:05 PM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 11:10 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h55 | 2:05 PM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 12:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h54 | 3:04 PM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 1:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h58 | 4:08 PM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 2:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h57 | 5:07 PM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 3:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h08 | 6:18 PM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 4:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h06 | 7:16 PM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 5:20 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h52 | 8:12 PM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 6:00 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h12 | 9:12 PM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 7:15 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h53 | 10:08 PM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 8:15 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h55 | 11:10 PM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
| TALGW · RE703 | 9:15 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h51 | 12:06 AM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
| OLOXT · RE702 | 11:15 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 9h12 | 8:27 AM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oxford to Windsor
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Oxford to Windsor run on average 21 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 2h 6m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Buses per day 21 |
Fastest bus 2h 6m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest month Jul |
Cheapest day Wed |
High season Jul - Sep |
Low season Oct - Dec |
Busiest day Tue |
Least busy day Sat |
Best day to book ahead 5 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: National Express from Oxford to WindsorYou can travel by bus between Oxford to Windsor with National Express for as low as $28 (€23). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 45m
Cheapest Price
$28 (€23)
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
FAQs: Bus from Oxford to Windsor
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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.
Cheap bus tickets from Oxford to Windsor can start from as little as $28 (€23) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Oxford to Windsor is $40 (€32) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Oxford to Windsor is 2h 6m to travel the 33 miles (54 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Oxford to Windsor leaves at 1:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Oxford to Windsor leaves at 11:45 PM.
There are 21 buses a day from Oxford to Windsor which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
When taking a bus from Oxford to Windsor, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Windsor. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Oxford and Windsor and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Windsor from Oxford is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 6m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Oxford to Windsor is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oxford and Windsor including taking a bus and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Oxford to Windsor:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Oxford to Windsor for bus company National Express.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Windsor are:
- Windsor Castle, a historic royal residence and the oldest occupied castle in the world
- St George's Chapel, a Gothic masterpiece and the site of many royal ceremonies
- Windsor Great Park, a vast expanse of gardens and woodlands offering scenic walks and views
- Eton College, a prestigious educational institution with impressive architecture and history
- The Long Walk, a picturesque tree-lined avenue leading to Windsor Castle with stunning views.
The best things to do in Windsor include:
- LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, a family-friendly theme park with rides and attractions
- River Thames boat tour, offering a unique perspective of Windsor's landmarks from the water
- Windsor & Eton Brewery, where you can enjoy local craft beers and learn about the brewing process
- Theatre Royal Windsor, a historic theatre offering a variety of performances
- Shopping in Windsor Royal Station, a charming area with boutique shops and cafes.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Oxford to Windsor depends on the bus companies:
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Oxford to Windsor.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Oxford to Windsor:
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Oxford to Windsor:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Oxford to Windsor.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Oxford to Windsor with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Oxford to Windsor with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Oxford to Windsor with the following bus company: National Express.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Oxford to Windsor
Oxford
Windsor
The major bus station for departures in Oxford is Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station for your trip from Oxford to Windsor.
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-22:00
Car connection
George StreetWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Café Nero (in the station)
- The Four Candles (0.2 km)
- The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available near the waiting area.
Public transit options for Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 31, 35, 36, 40, 41, 44, 46, 63, 66, 70, 77, 100, 280, 500, S1, S2, S3, S5, S8, S9, X3, X13, X32, X39, X40, X90
Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
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Oxford, Sandhills
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The major bus station for arrivals in Windsor is Windsor. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Windsor for your trip to Windsor from Oxford.
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