How to travel from Ely to Windsor, United Kingdom

The distance between Ely and Windsor is around 148km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ely to Windsor by train, subway, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out WindsorEly if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Windsor & Eton Riverside.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £44($52)
Operated by

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💰 Cheapest
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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Heathrow Terminal 5 station then take the bus to Windsor Town Centre Parish Church.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Windsor.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance148km (92 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ely and Windsor

There are several options for getting from Ely to Windsor by train, subway, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the underground and then take the bus which costs around £34 ($40) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £26 ($31).

The distance between Ely and Windsor is around 148km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 118km (73 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Ely 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 Ely to Windsor is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £26 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Ely and Windsor, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then take the underground and then take the bus which will typically cost around £34 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ely and Windsor. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ely to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and Vauxhall station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Great Northern and South Western Railway run train services between Ely and Windsor. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Ely and Windsor. We recommend that you drive to Windsor. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ely to Windsor. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Windsor & Eton Riverside. instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 Ely and Windsor. The distance is around 148km (92 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 Ely to Windsor is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £44 ($52).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ely and Windsor

Transport options from Ely to Windsor
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
£44($52)
hourly162km (101 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 20m
£34($40)
hourly168km (105 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£26($31)
on demand148km (92 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