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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
$33
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
2 h 17 m
Average duration
2 h 22 m
Buses per day
39
Distance
54 km
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 $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
It's difficult to get from Oxford to Windsor without transferring at least once.
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TALHR · RE703
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TALHR · RE703Omio 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 $27. 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 $27, and a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$41 Average price | $33 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Windsor:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to Windsor costing on average $41 (€34).
Other travel options to Windsor take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 48m.
| 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 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 04:36AM | Duration 2h46 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:22AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 2h48 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 06:49AM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:27AM | Arrival Time 09:06AM | Duration 4h39 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:32AM | Arrival Time 06:49AM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:27AM | Arrival Time 10:06AM | Duration 4h39 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:32AM | Arrival Time 07:52AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 10:07AM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:07AM | Duration 2h27 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:37AM | Duration 2h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:04PM | Duration 2h54 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:04PM | Duration 2h24 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:08PM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:08PM | Duration 2h28 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:07PM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:07PM | Duration 2h27 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:18PM | Duration 3h08 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:18PM | Duration 2h38 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:42PM | Duration 2h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:16PM | Duration 3h06 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:16PM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:42PM | Duration 2h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:12PM | Duration 2h52 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:12PM | Duration 2h22 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:12PM | Duration 3h12 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:12PM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:08PM | Duration 2h53 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 10:08PM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:06AM | Duration 2h51 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 12:06AM | Duration 2h31 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Windsor buses for tomorrow, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| 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 | 1:50 AM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h46 | 4:36 AM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RE703 | 3:00 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h10 | 6:10 AM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RE703 | 3:22 AM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h48 | 6:10 AM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RE703 | 4:10 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h39 | 6:49 AM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RE703 | 4:32 AM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h17 | 6:49 AM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RE703 | 5:10 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h42 | 7:52 AM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · RE702 | 5:27 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h39 | 10:06 AM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RE703 | 5:32 AM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h20 | 7:52 AM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RE703 | 7:10 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h57 | 10:07 AM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RE703 | 7:40 AM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h27 | 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 | 8:40 AM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h25 | 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 | 9:40 AM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h25 | 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 | 10:40 AM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h25 | 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 | 11:40 AM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h25 | 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 | 12:40 PM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h24 | 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 | 1:40 PM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h28 | 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 | 2:40 PM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h27 | 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 | 3:40 PM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h38 | 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 | 4:40 PM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h36 | 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 | 5:50 PM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h22 | 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 | 6:30 PM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h42 | 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 | 7:35 PM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h33 | 10:08 PM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RE703 | 8:15 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h55 | 11:10 PM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · RE703 | 8:35 PM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h35 | 11:10 PM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
TALGW · RE703 | 9:15 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h51 | 12:06 AM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
TALGW · RE703 | 9:35 PM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h31 | 12:06 AM Windsor | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Oxford to Windsor run on average 21 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 21 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 1:25 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 5 days |
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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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.

Most Oxford to Windsor buses use the Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station to Windsor station pair. Use this guide to compare Oxford and Windsor bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Nero (in the station), The Four Candles (0.2 km), The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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