How to travel from Chester to Windsor, United Kingdom

The distance between Chester and Windsor is around 305km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Chester 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 London Euston and then to Windsor & Eton Riverside.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
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Drive

Drive to Windsor.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance305km (189 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chester and Windsor

There are several options for getting from Chester to Windsor by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($115).

The distance between Chester and Windsor is around 305km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 245km (152 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Chester and Windsor by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chester to Windsor is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £95 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Chester and Windsor, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chester and Windsor. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chester to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Vauxhall station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Avanti West Coast and South Western Railway run train services between Chester and Windsor. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 Chester and Windsor. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chester to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Heathrow Airport London T5. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Chester and Windsor. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chester to Windsor. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Windsor & Eton Riverside. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Chester and Windsor. The distance is around 305km (189 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to Windsor is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £95 ($115).

How do I get from Chester to Windsor

Compare travel optionsbetween Chester and Windsor

Transport options from Chester to Windsor
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
£95($115)
every 3 hours332km (206 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
£25($29)
once daily368km (228 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
£35($41)
on demand305km (189 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