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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Windsor
Showing times and prices for Nov 07
Cheapest price
$63
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
2 h 26 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
179 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Windsor is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Windsor will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Cardiff for Windsor on Fri, Nov 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 179 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 26 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 3 h 57 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.
09:50AM2h26
Cardiff12:16PMWindsor
$631One-way
0 transfers
04:07AM3h29
Cardiff07:36AMWindsor
$851One-way
0 transfers
08:19AM3h57
Cardiff12:16PMWindsor
$851One-way
0 transfers
09:50AM2h26
Cardiff12:16PMWindsor
$631One-way
0 transfers
04:07AM3h29
Cardiff07:36AMWindsor
$851One-way
0 transfers
08:19AM3h57
Cardiff12:16PMWindsor
$851One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Cardiff to Windsor
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Windsor among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €34.
Distance: 111 miles (179 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€52 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cardiff to Windsor train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Windsor trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 11:13 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:07 AM Cardiff | 3h29 | 7:36 AM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:19 AM Cardiff | 3h57 | 12:16 PM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:50 AM Cardiff | 2h26 | 12:16 PM Windsor | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Windsor
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Trains from Cardiff to Windsor run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 111 miles (179 km) distance in 2h 17m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $17 (€14)
Distance 111 miles (179 km) |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 17m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 22:40 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $17 (€14)
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Cardiff to Windsor trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Cardiff and Windsor from $17 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 13m
Cheapest Price
$42 (€34)
Great Western Rail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Cardiff to Windsor
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff 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.
Train ticket prices from Cardiff to Windsor can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $42 (€34), while the average price is around $64 (€52).
In Windsor, you can explore LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, enjoy a River Thames boat tour, and taste local craft beers at Windsor & Eton Brewery. Visit the historic Theatre Royal Windsor for diverse performances and shop at Windsor Royal Station. Don't miss Windsor Castle, St George's Chapel, Windsor Great Park, and Eton College. A walk down The Long Walk offers stunning views leading to the castle.
To fully experience Windsor, including a visit to Windsor Castle, exploring the Great Park, and enjoying the local dining scene, 2 to 3 days is ideal.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Windsor is by bus, with a cost of around $17 (€14).
The train from Cardiff to Windsor takes 2h 17m and runs 5 per day.
The first train from Cardiff to Windsor leaves at 5:07 AM.
The distance by train from Cardiff to Windsor is 111 miles (179 km).
The last train from Cardiff to Windsor leaves at 10:40 PM.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff to Windsor.
The train station in Cardiff that goes to Windsor is Cardiff Central (CDF), which connects to Windsor & Eton Central (WNC).
There is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff to Windsor.
There is no high speed train available from Cardiff to Windsor.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Cardiff to Windsor.
The train journey from Cardiff to Windsor offers a mix of urban and countryside views, featuring rolling hills, quaint villages, and glimpses of the River Thames, making it moderately scenic.
A day trip from Cardiff to Windsor is not feasible as the travel time is 2h 17m. However, there are 5 trains per day.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cardiff to Windsor
Cardiff
Windsor
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cardiff Queen Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Queen Street for your trip from Cardiff to Windsor.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 18:00 Sunday 10:00 - 15:30 Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse to the right of the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Hotel
- Travelodge
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: to the right of the station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Cardiff Queen Street
- Onward travel information: Limited service from stop outside station Mondays to Fridays
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: For services towards Cardiff Central use the bus stop at the front of the station. For services towards Cathays use the bus stop in front of the shop opposite the station entrance. Please ask a member of station staff if you are unsure of which stop to use.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Cardiff Central
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. The station is not suitable for wheelchair or powered mobility scooter users. Platform 1 (to Rhymney) has a long, steep access ramp. Platform 2 (to Cardiff) is only accessible via 41 steps. Customers travelling from the Rhymney Valley are advised to alight at Cardiff Queen Street and return to Heath Low Level.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transit options for Heath High Level
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside station on Heath Halt Road
Whitchurch (Cardiff)
Amenities at train station
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
5 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Step free access to the platform from Pen y Dre.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Whitchurch (Cardiff)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Along the A470 (Northern Avenue) towards Cardiff at the bus stop after the junction with Caedelyn Road
The major train station for arrivals in Windsor is Windsor & Eton Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Windsor & Eton Central for your journey to Windsor from Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 19:40 Saturday 06:40 - 19:40 Sunday 08:20 - 17:50
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: These are located approximatly 100m from station entrance
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent to platform entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Windsor & Eton Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stop outside Hare & Garter, Opposite Windsor Castle
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 23:00 Saturday 06:15 - 23:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
Parking
- Car Park: Queens 22 spaces / Gravel carpark 14 spaces (Adjacent to station)
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
Public transit options for Windsor & Eton Riverside
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Datchet Road (B470) by station.
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