How to travel from London to Windsor, United Kingdom

The distance between London and Windsor is around 34km (21 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 32min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from London to Windsor by train, taxi 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 Slough and then to Windsor & Eton Central.

  • Duration32min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Windsor.

  • Duration36min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)
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Drive

Drive to Windsor.

  • Duration36min
  • Distance37km (23 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Windsor

There are several options for getting from London to Windsor by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 56min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 32min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £14 ($17).

The distance between London and Windsor is around 34km (21 miles).

It takes around 32min to get from London and Windsor by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 36min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from London to Windsor is to take the train which takes around 32min and will set you back approx £14 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Windsor, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Windsor. It typically takes around 32min and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between London and Windsor with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 56min.

Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line and South Western Railway run train services between London and Windsor. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 32min, 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 London and Windsor. We recommend that you take the train to Slough and then to Windsor & Eton Central. instead which will take 32min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Windsor. We recommend that you take the train to Slough and then to Windsor & Eton Central. instead which will take 32min.

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 London and Windsor. The distance is around 37km (23 miles) by road and it will take around 36min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Windsor is to take the train which takes, on average, 32min and will usually cost around £14 ($17).

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Compare travel optionsbetween London and Windsor

Transport options from London to Windsor
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
32min
£14($17)
every 30 mins34km (21 miles)
Train to Windsor & Eton Riverside56min
£14($16)
hourly41km (25 miles)
Taxi
36min
£72($85)
on demand37km (23 miles)
Drive
36min
£4($5)
on demand37km (23 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