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Compare bus and train 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 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Windsor:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Windsor costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Windsor take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
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How to get from London to Windsor by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Windsor is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RE70210:30 PM1h20London, Victoria Coach Station11:50 PMWindsor$51One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
RE70210:30 PM1h20London, Victoria Coach Station11:50 PMWindsor$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C48204 · C486739:08 AM0h28London Paddington (PAD)9:36 AMWindsor & Eton Central (WNC)$221One-way1 transfer
Other options
L845579:33 AM0h53London Waterloo (WAT)10:26 AMWindsor & Eton Riverside (WNR)$141One-way0 transfers
L8457710:33 AM0h53London Waterloo (WAT)11:26 AMWindsor & Eton Riverside (WNR)$141One-way0 transfers
L846572:33 PM0h53London Waterloo (WAT)3:26 PMWindsor & Eton Riverside (WNR)$141One-way0 transfers
RE7029:30 PM1h20London, Victoria Coach Station10:50 PMWindsor$51One-way0 transfers
RE70211:30 PM1h20London, Victoria Coach Station12:50 AMWindsor$51One-way0 transfers
RE7028:00 PM1h33London, Victoria Coach Station9:33 PMWindsor$51One-way0 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
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€10 |
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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

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.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Windsor:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Windsor costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Windsor take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
- 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line to go to Windsor by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Windsor by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
- 16 direct buses per day with National Express.
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