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Compare bus and train for Windsor to Derby
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Windsor to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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$50 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest |
3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Windsor to Derby
Trains from Windsor to Derby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) but you can travel from only $45 (€37) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 20:23. The fastest train covers the 106 miles (171 km) distance in 3h 29m.
Distance 106 miles (171 km) |
Average train duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 29m |
First train 04:00 |
Last train 20:23 |
Cheapest month Feb |
Cheapest day Fri |
High season Apr - Jun |
Low season Oct - Dec |
Best day to book ahead 14 days |
FAQs: Trains from Windsor to Derby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Windsor to Derby 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 Derby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Windsor to Derby
- 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
- 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 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
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