How to travel from Carlisle to Windsor, United Kingdom

The distance between Carlisle and Windsor is around 471km (293 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Carlisle to Windsor by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Glasgow Central, Fly

Take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Heathrow (LHR).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £245($290)
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Train

Take the train to London Euston.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £135($155)

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
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Drive

Drive to Windsor.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance490km (304 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlisle and Windsor

There are several options for getting from Carlisle to Windsor by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($290).

The distance between Carlisle and Windsor is around 471km (293 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 410km (255 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Carlisle and Windsor by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carlisle to Windsor is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £245 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Carlisle and Windsor, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carlisle and Windsor. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carlisle to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Vauxhall station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Carlisle and Windsor. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Carlisle and Windsor. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carlisle to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23 and Slough Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Carlisle and Windsor. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlisle to Windsor. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Carlisle and Windsor. The distance is around 490km (304 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlisle to Windsor is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £135 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carlisle and Windsor

Transport options from Carlisle to Windsor
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Glasgow Central, Fly + 4 similar
3h 35m
£245($290)
hourly748km (465 miles)
Train to Newcastle, Fly3h 45m
£275($325)
twice a week531km (330 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
£210($250)
every 3 hours720km (447 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, Fly3h 55m
£215($255)
every 2 hours471km (293 miles)
Train to Haymarket, plane4h 35m
£160($190)
every 3 hours746km (463 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
£135($155)
hourly523km (325 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly5h 25m
£115($140)
every 2 hours515km (320 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
£13($15)
once daily510km (317 miles)
Drive
5hrs
£85($100)
on demand490km (304 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