How to travel from Cotswolds to Windsor, United Kingdom

The distance between Cotswolds and Windsor is around 133km (83 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Cotswolds to Windsor by train 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 and then to Slough.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £83($100)
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Drive

Drive to Windsor.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance133km (83 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cotswolds and Windsor

There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Windsor by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £83 ($100) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £15 ($18).

The distance between Cotswolds and Windsor is around 133km (83 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 254km (158 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Cotswolds and Windsor by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Windsor is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £15 ($18).

The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Windsor, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £83 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cotswolds and Windsor. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cotswolds to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kemble, Reading and Slough. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

Great Western Railway and TfL Rail run train services between Cotswolds and Windsor. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cotswolds and Windsor. We recommend that you drive to Windsor. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Windsor. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Slough. instead which will take 1h 30m.

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 Cotswolds and Windsor. The distance is around 133km (83 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to Windsor is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £83 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cotswolds and Windsor

Transport options from Cotswolds to Windsor
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
£83($100)
hourly142km (88 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
£15($18)
on demand133km (83 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