How to travel from London to Windsor

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Travel Information from London to Windsor

Distance20 miles (32 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$5 - $12
Cheapest modeBus • $5 (€4) • 1 h 2 min
Fastest modeTrain • $12 (€11) • 51 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or South Western Railway

Travel 20 miles (32 km) by bus or train between London and Windsor. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or South Western Railway among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from London to Windsor.

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from London to Windsor

How to get from London to Windsor by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Windsor is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressRE702
10:30AM1h46
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:16PMWindsor
$51One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressRE702
10:30AM1h46
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:16PMWindsor
$51One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Great Western RailP09589 · P09930
09:08AM0h28
London Paddington (PAD)
09:36AMWindsor & Eton Central (WNC)
$221One-way
1 transfer

Other options

South Western RailwayL52363
10:33AM0h56
London Waterloo (WAT)
11:29AMWindsor & Eton Riverside (WNR)
$131One-way
0 transfers
South Western RailwayL52343
09:33AM0h56
London Waterloo (WAT)
10:29AMWindsor & Eton Riverside (WNR)
$131One-way
0 transfers
South Western RailwayL52353
10:03AM0h56
London Waterloo (WAT)
10:59AMWindsor & Eton Riverside (WNR)
$131One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressRE702
10:00AM1h46
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:46AMWindsor
$51One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressRE702
11:00AM1h46
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:46PMWindsor
$51One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressRE702
08:45AM1h41
London, Victoria Coach Station
10:26AMWindsor
$51One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from London to Windsor

The quick journey from London to Windsor is popular with travelers for both business and leisure. The trip between these two cities is conveniently connected by buses and trains. Key departure points in London include London Victoria Station, Paddington and London Sutton Rail Station.

London to Windsor Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€10

3:13 h

1 Month Ahead

trains

€11.72

30 min

2 Months Ahead



What is the best way to travel from London to Windsor?

Cheapest way to travel from London to Windsor


cheap

Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from London to Windsor. Buses traveling from London to Windsor depart from London's Victoria Station and take at least 3:10 h to arrive in Windsor. Numerous buses travel from London to Windsor every day with the first departing at 6:00 a.m. Bus services that travel from London to Windsor are offered by National Express and are direct.


Fastest way to travel from London to Windsor


fast

Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from London to Windsor. Trains depart from Paddington train station and arrive at either Windsor & Eton Central or Windsor & Eton Riverside. All trains that travel from London to Windsor are operated by First Great Western. Trains traveling from London to Windsor are offered over 20 times per day, departing every 45 minutes.


Most popular way to travel from London to Windsor


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Taking the train is a popular way to travel from London to Windsor. Train services are offered by First Great Western and are over 2 hours faster than the bus from London to Windsor.


How to get from London to Windsor

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from London to Windsor, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from London to Windsor and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from London to Windsor

Travel to Windsor easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Windsor.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from London to Windsor: bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from London to Windsor is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $5 (€4) compared to other travel options to Windsor:

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train with an average ticket price of $12 (€11) from London to Windsor.

The quickest way to travel between London and Windsor is by train, which takes on average 51 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 1 h 2 min on average.

The London to Windsor distance is around 20 miles (32 km).

The average frequency per day from London to Windsor is:

  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • 11 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Windsor from London as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Windsor:

  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Windsor.
  • Trains from London to Windsor most often leave from London Waterloo and arrive in Windsor & Eton Riverside.

The following travel companies offer services from London to Windsor:

  • Travel with National Express for buses to Windsor. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express London to Windsor tickets on Omio for $5 (€4).
  • Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Rail or Tfl Rail to go to Windsor by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find South Western Railway London to Windsor tickets on Omio for $12 (€11).

Yes, there are direct routes from London to Windsor with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 15 direct buses a day to Windsor with National Express.
  • You can find 4 direct trains per day to Windsor with South Western Railway.

Direct services to Windsor tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Many of our customers traveling from London to Windsor don't make Windsor their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Windsor are Birmingham, Oxford, Manchester or Reading, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Windsor to any of these top destinations today!

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