How to travel from Bournemouth to Windsor, United Kingdom

The distance between Bournemouth and Windsor is around 140km (87 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bournemouth to Windsor by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out WindsorBournemouth if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Reading.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £64($76)

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T5 and then to Windsor Town Centre Parish Church.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
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Drive

Drive to Windsor.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance140km (87 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bournemouth and Windsor

There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Windsor by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £16 ($19).

The distance between Bournemouth and Windsor is around 140km (87 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 123km (76 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Bournemouth and Windsor by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Windsor is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £16 ($19).

The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Windsor, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Windsor. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bournemouth to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading and Slough. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

CrossCountry and South Western Railway run train services between Bournemouth and Windsor. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bournemouth and Windsor. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bournemouth to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T5. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

National Express, Reading Buses and First Berkshire & The Thames Valley run regular bus services between Bournemouth and Windsor. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Windsor. We recommend that you take the train to Reading. instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Windsor is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Windsor. London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bournemouth and Windsor. The distance is around 140km (87 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Windsor is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).

How do I get from Bournemouth to Windsor

Compare travel optionsbetween Bournemouth and Windsor

Transport options from Bournemouth to Windsor
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 45m
£64($76)
every 4 hours154km (95 miles)
Train via Clapham Junction2h 35m
£66($78)
hourly201km (125 miles)
Bus
2h 45m
£10($12)
5 times a day160km (99 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
£16($19)
on demand140km (87 miles)

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Airports near Windsor

The following major airports near Windsor offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Windsor
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Windsor
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Windsor