How to travel from Lincoln to Windsor, United Kingdom

The distance between Lincoln and Windsor is around 248km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lincoln 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 Peterborough then London Kings Cross and then to Windsor & Eton Riverside.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £49($58)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Windsor Town Centre Theatre Royal.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Windsor.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance248km (154 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lincoln and Windsor

There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Windsor by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £43 ($51).

The distance between Lincoln and Windsor is around 248km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 195km (121 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Lincoln and Windsor by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Windsor is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £43 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Windsor, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lincoln and Windsor. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lincoln to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough, London Kings Cross and Vauxhall station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.

East Midlands Railways, LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central, Hull Trains and South Western Railway run train services between Lincoln and Windsor. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 60m, 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 Lincoln and Windsor. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lincoln to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

National Express and Reading Buses run regular bus services between Lincoln and Windsor. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Windsor. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough then London Kings Cross and then to Windsor & Eton Riverside. 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 Lincoln and Windsor. The distance is around 248km (154 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Windsor is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around £49 ($58).

How do I get from Lincoln to Windsor

Compare travel optionsbetween Lincoln and Windsor

Transport options from Lincoln to Windsor
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 60m
£49($58)
every 2 hours259km (161 miles)
Train via London Kings Cross3hrs
£47($56)
every 4 hours265km (164 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
£12($14)
once daily306km (190 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£43($51)
on demand248km (154 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