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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.
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 $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
On Fri, Nov 13, we found 4 buses from Oxford to Windsor, including 4 direct services.
On Fri, Nov 13 the direct buses cover the 54 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 52 m .
On Fri, Nov 13 the slowest buses will take 4 h 39 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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Buses from Oxford to Windsor run on average 33 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 but you can travel from only $26 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 01:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 |
Buses per day 33 |
Fastest bus 1h 28m |
First bus 1:25 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Oxford to Windsor.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 04:36AM | Duration 3h06 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 04:36AM | Duration 2h46 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:22AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 2h48 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 06:49AM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:27AM | Arrival Time 09:06AM | Duration 4h39 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:32AM | Arrival Time 06:49AM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 07:52AM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:27AM | Arrival Time 10:06AM | Duration 4h39 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:32AM | Arrival Time 07:52AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, 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 Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:07AM | Duration 2h27 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:37AM | Duration 2h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:04PM | Duration 2h54 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:04PM | Duration 2h24 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:08PM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:08PM | Duration 2h28 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:07PM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:07PM | Duration 2h27 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:18PM | Duration 3h08 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:18PM | Duration 2h38 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:42PM | Duration 2h52 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:16PM | Duration 3h06 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:16PM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:42PM | Duration 2h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:12PM | Duration 2h52 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:12PM | Duration 2h22 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:12PM | Duration 3h12 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:12PM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:08PM | Duration 2h53 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 10:08PM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:06AM | Duration 2h51 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 12:06AM | Duration 2h31 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Windsor buses for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
| Friday, November 13 | |||||
![]() | 4:27 AM Oxford | 4h39 | 9:06 AM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 AM Oxford | 2h55 | 1:05 PM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 AM Oxford | 2h55 | 2:05 PM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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
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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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