How to travel from Leeds to Windsor, United Kingdom

The distance between Leeds and Windsor is around 321km (200 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Leeds to Windsor by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £45($53)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Windsor.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance321km (200 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leeds and Windsor

There are several options for getting from Leeds to Windsor by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).

The distance between Leeds and Windsor is around 321km (200 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 265km (165 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Leeds 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 Leeds to Windsor is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £135 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Leeds and Windsor, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leeds and Windsor. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Leeds 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 3h 20m.

LNER and South Western Railway run train services between Leeds and Windsor. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Leeds and Windsor. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 2h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leeds to Windsor. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 Leeds and Windsor. The distance is around 321km (200 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 Leeds to Windsor is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £45 ($53).

How do I get from Leeds to Windsor

Compare travel optionsbetween Leeds and Windsor

Transport options from Leeds to Windsor
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 60m
£135($160)
hourly353km (219 miles)
Train to Newcastle, Fly3h 30m
£205($240)
5 times a day608km (378 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane3h 45m
£270($320)
every 3 hours463km (288 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, Fly3h 50m
£160($190)
hourly444km (276 miles)
Train
3h 20m
£45($53)
hourly343km (213 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
£37($44)
on demand321km (200 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