How to travel from Oxford to Windsor, United Kingdom

The distance between Oxford and Windsor is around 70km (44 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 42min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Oxford to Windsor by train, bus, 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.

  • Duration42min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 Heathrow Terminal 5 and then to Windsor Town Centre Parish Church.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Windsor.

  • Duration52min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
Operated by

Taxi 247 Cirencester

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Drive

Drive to Windsor.

  • Duration52min
  • Distance70km (44 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oxford and Windsor

There are several options for getting from Oxford to Windsor by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 1h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 42min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($29).

The distance between Oxford and Windsor is around 70km (44 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 54km (34 miles)

It takes around 42min to get from Oxford and Windsor by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 52min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oxford to Windsor is to take the train which takes around 42min and will set you back approx £25 ($29).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oxford and Windsor. It typically takes around 42min and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oxford to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Slough. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 42min.

Great Western Railway run train services between Oxford and Windsor. Trains depart hourly and will take around 42min, 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 Oxford and Windsor. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oxford to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 Heathrow Terminal 5. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 60m.

Oxford Bus Company, Reading Buses and First Berkshire & The Thames Valley run regular bus services between Oxford and Windsor. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Windsor. We recommend that you take the train to Slough. instead which will take 42min.

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 Oxford and Windsor. The distance is around 70km (44 miles) by road and it will take around 52min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Windsor is to take the train which takes, on average, 42min and will usually cost around £25 ($29).

How do I get from Oxford to Windsor

Compare travel optionsbetween Oxford and Windsor

Transport options from Oxford to Windsor
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
42min
£25($29)
hourly76km (47 miles)
Bus
1h 60m
£14($16)
hourly88km (55 miles)
Taxi
52min
£125($150)
on demand70km (44 miles)
Drive
52min
£8($10)
on demand70km (44 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