The distance between Brighton and Windsor is around 106km (66 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Brighton 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.
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Take the train to Clapham Junction and then to Windsor & Eton Riverside.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T5 and then to Windsor Town Centre Parish Church.
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There are several options for getting from Brighton to Windsor by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £13 ($15).
The distance between Brighton and Windsor is around 106km (66 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 80km (50 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Brighton and Windsor by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brighton to Windsor is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx £13 ($15).
The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Windsor, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brighton and Windsor. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brighton to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Clapham Junction. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.
Southern Service, South Western Railway, Thameslink and Gatwick Express run train services between Brighton and Windsor. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brighton and Windsor. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Brighton to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T5. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
National Express, Reading Buses and First Berkshire & The Thames Valley run regular bus services between Brighton and Windsor. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Windsor. We recommend that you take the train to Clapham Junction and then to Windsor & Eton Riverside. instead which will take 1h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Brighton and Windsor. The distance is around 106km (66 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Windsor is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around £29 ($34).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 40m | £29($34) | hourly | 110km (68 miles) |
Train via Gatwick Airport | 1h 50m | £35($41) | hourly | 112km (69 miles) |
Bus | 2h 25m | £9($11) | every 2 hours | 123km (76 miles) |
Drive | 1h 15m | £13($15) | on demand | 106km (66 miles) |
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The following major airports near Windsor offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.