The distance between Colchester and Windsor is around 124km (77 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Colchester 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 London Liverpool Street and then to Slough.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23.
There are several options for getting from Colchester to Windsor by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £7 ($8) and will take around 3h 10m. 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 £40 ($47).
The distance between Colchester and Windsor is around 124km (77 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 113km (70 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Colchester and Windsor by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Colchester to Windsor is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £40 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Colchester and Windsor, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £7 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Colchester and Windsor. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Colchester to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, Paddington Station and Slough. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.
Greater Anglia, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line, London Overground and South Western Railway run train services between Colchester and Windsor. Trains depart every 30 mins 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 Colchester and Windsor. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Colchester 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 3h 10m.
National Express run regular bus services between Colchester and Windsor. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colchester to Windsor. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Slough. 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 Colchester and Windsor. The distance is around 157km (98 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colchester to Windsor is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around £40 ($47).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 40m | £40($47) | every 30 mins | 124km (77 miles) |
Train via Stratford (London) | 2h 20m | £30($36) | hourly | 130km (81 miles) |
Bus | 3h 10m | £7($8) | once daily | 178km (110 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | £28($33) | on demand | 157km (98 miles) |
Greater Anglia
South Western Railway
London Overground
The following major airports near Windsor offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.