How to travel from London to Windsor

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Compare train and bus for London to Windsor

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Windsor among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $9.

Distance: 20 miles (33 km)

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$14

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$6

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1h 7m

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Average total duration

1h 34m

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South Western Railway

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National Express

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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.

  • South Western RailwayL73536 · SW854200
    10:50 AM1h28
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    12:18 PMWindsor & Eton Riverside (WNR)
    $151One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • South Western RailwayL73536 · SW854200
    10:50 AM1h28
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    12:18 PMWindsor & Eton Riverside (WNR)
    $151One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayP30042 · L17242
    9:17 AM0h28
    London Paddington (PAD)
    9:45 AMWindsor & Eton Central (WNC)
    $241One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayP32936 · L17240
    8:36 AM0h29
    London Paddington (PAD)
    9:05 AMWindsor & Eton Central (WNC)
    $241One-way
    1 transfer
  • South Western RailwayL73534 · SW854400
    9:49 AM1h29
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    11:18 AMWindsor & Eton Riverside (WNR)
    $151One-way
    1 transfer
  • South Western RailwayQ91730 · SW854300
    10:10 AM1h43
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    11:53 AMWindsor & Eton Riverside (WNR)
    $151One-way
    1 transfer
  • South Western RailwayL73645 · SW854600
    9:24 AM1h29
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    10:53 AMWindsor & Eton Riverside (WNR)
    $151One-way
    1 transfer

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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

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Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€10

3:13 h

1 Month Ahead

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€11.72

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

Cheapest way to travel from London to Windsor


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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


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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 options to travel between London and Windsor including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Windsor is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Windsor:

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Windsor costing on average $9 (€7).

The fastest way to travel from London to Windsor is by train with an average journey time of 53m.

Other travel options to Windsor take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 24m.

The distance from London to Windsor is approximately 20 miles (33 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Windsor is:
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Windsor:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Windsor & Eton Central (WNC).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Windsor.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Windsor, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Windsor by bus.
  • Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line to go to Windsor by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Windsor:
  • 5 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
Omio customers who travel from London to Windsor often also extend their vacation to go to Oxford, Birmingham, Manchester, Reading, Eton. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Windsor and these popular destinations at a great price.

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