How to travel from Bristol to Windsor, United Kingdom

The distance between Bristol and Windsor is around 159km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bristol 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 Reading.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
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Bus

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

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Windsor.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance159km (99 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bristol and Windsor

There are several options for getting from Bristol to Windsor by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £47 ($56).

The distance between Bristol and Windsor is around 159km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Bristol and Windsor by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bristol to Windsor is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £47 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Bristol 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 Bristol and Windsor. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bristol to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading and Slough. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

Great Western Railway run train services between Bristol 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 Bristol and Windsor. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bristol to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T5. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

National Express, Reading Buses and First Berkshire & The Thames Valley run regular bus services between Bristol and Windsor. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bristol to Windsor. We recommend that you take the train to Reading. 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 Bristol and Windsor. The distance is around 159km (99 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Windsor is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).

How do I get from Bristol to Windsor

Compare travel optionsbetween Bristol and Windsor

Transport options from Bristol to Windsor
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 40m
£47($56)
hourly164km (102 miles)
Bus
3hrs
£10($12)
every 4 hours190km (118 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
£19($22)
on demand159km (99 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