How to travel from Brighton to Windsor, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Clapham Junction and then to Windsor & Eton Riverside.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £29($34)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £9($11)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Windsor.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance106km (66 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brighton and Windsor

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Brighton to Windsor

Compare travel optionsbetween Brighton and Windsor

Transport options from Brighton to Windsor
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 40m
£29($34)
hourly110km (68 miles)
Train via Gatwick Airport1h 50m
£35($41)
hourly112km (69 miles)
Bus
2h 25m
£9($11)
every 2 hours123km (76 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
£13($15)
on demand106km (66 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