How to travel from Colchester to Windsor, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Slough.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £40($47)
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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £7($8)
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Drive

Drive to Windsor.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance157km (98 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colchester and Windsor

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Colchester to Windsor

Compare travel optionsbetween Colchester and Windsor

Transport options from Colchester to Windsor
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 40m
£40($47)
every 30 mins124km (77 miles)
Train via Stratford (London)2h 20m
£30($36)
hourly130km (81 miles)
Bus
3h 10m
£7($8)
once daily178km (110 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£28($33)
on demand157km (98 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