The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Windsor
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
2 h 11 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Windsor is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Windsor will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 5 trains that leave Brighton for Windsor on Thu, Jan 22, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 22 the direct trains cover the 80 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 11 m .
On Thu, Jan 22 the slowest trains will take 2 h 28 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.










Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Brighton to Windsor
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Windsor among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €34.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€39 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Brighton to Windsor train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Windsor trains for today, Wednesday, January 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G84459+ W60462+ L76642 | On time 8:09 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h17 | 10:26 AM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 2 transfers | |
G84459+ G23668+ P33746 | On time 8:09 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h27 | 10:36 AM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 2 transfers | |
G84464+ G23684+ P33749 | On time 8:39 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h37 | 11:16 AM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 2 transfers | |
G84464+ W60467+ P62312 | On time 8:39 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h17 | 10:56 AM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 2 transfers | |
G84468+ L23952+ P33750 | On time 9:14 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h22 | 11:36 AM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 2 transfers | |
G84468+ W60472+ L76652 | On time 9:14 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h12 | 11:26 AM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 2 transfers | |
G84474+ P25031+ L76657 | On time 9:44 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h12 | 11:56 AM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 2 transfers | |
G84478+ P25036+ L76662 | On time 10:14 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h12 | 12:26 PM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 2 transfers | |
G84484+ P25041+ L76667 | On time 10:44 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h12 | 12:56 PM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, January 22 | |||||
![]() | 4:18 AM Brighton | 2h11 | 6:29 AM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Brighton to Windsor trains with Omio?
South Western Railway as well as Thameslink and Southern offer trains services from Brighton to Windsor. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Brighton to Windsor.
Why book with Omio vs South Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for South Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink and Southern to find the best option for your trip from Brighton to Windsor.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare South Western Railway with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Brighton to Windsor.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While South Western Railway tickets can be bought on South Western Railway's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Thameslink and Southern to help you choose the right option for your journey from Brighton to Windsor.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Brighton to Windsor.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Windsor
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Brighton to Windsor start from as low as $42 (€34) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $49 (€39) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 8 daily trains from Brighton to Windsor with 0 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 2h 2m but the average duration is 1h 44m
Train Operators
- Travel from Brighton to Windsor with South Western Railway, Thameslink, and Southern
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is South Western Railway.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR)
- First train typically departs at 12:03 AM and the last at 10:53 PM
Distance 49 miles (80 km) |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 22:53 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern from Brighton to Windsor trainsSouth Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern trains will get you between Brighton and Windsor from $13 (€11). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Brighton to Windsor
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Windsor by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Windsor, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brighton to Windsor
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 19:10 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office on platforms 1 and 2.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on platform 1, 2 and 3
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 23:00 Saturday 06:15 - 23:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Queens 22 spaces / Gravel carpark 14 spaces (Adjacent to station)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Short ramps at up to 1:9 gradient from car parks and main entrance to concourse - then level access to both platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse Area. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Datchet Road (B470) by station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 19:40 Saturday 06:40 - 19:40 Sunday 08:20 - 17:50
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - This station has step free access to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible public telephones: No
- Accessible taxis: Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: These are located approximatly 100m from station entrance
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent to platform entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stop outside Hare & Garter, Opposite Windsor Castle
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