How to travel from Reading to Windsor, United Kingdom

The distance between Reading and Windsor is around 32km (20 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 25min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Reading 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 and then to Windsor & Eton Central.

  • Duration25min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bracknell then take the bus to Windsor Town Centre Parish Church.

  • Duration49min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £8($10)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Windsor.

  • Duration27min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £59($70)
Operated by

Taxi in Reading

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Drive

Drive to Windsor.

  • Duration27min
  • Distance35km (22 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reading and Windsor

There are several options for getting from Reading to Windsor by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £8 ($10) and will take around 49min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 25min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £14 ($16).

The distance between Reading and Windsor is around 32km (20 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 25km (16 miles)

It takes around 25min to get from Reading and Windsor by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 27min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reading to Windsor is to take the train which takes around 25min and will set you back approx £14 ($16).

The cheapest way to travel between Reading and Windsor, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reading and Windsor. It typically takes around 25min and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reading to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Slough. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 25min.

Great Western Railway and Elizabeth Line run train services between Reading and Windsor. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 25min, 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 Reading and Windsor. We recommend that you take the train to Slough and then to Windsor & Eton Central. instead which will take 25min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reading to Windsor. We recommend that you take the train to Slough and then to Windsor & Eton Central. instead which will take 25min.

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 Reading and Windsor. The distance is around 35km (22 miles) by road and it will take around 27min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reading to Windsor is to take the train which takes, on average, 25min and will usually cost around £14 ($16).

How do I get from Reading to Windsor

Compare travel optionsbetween Reading and Windsor

Transport options from Reading to Windsor
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
25min
£14($16)
every 30 mins32km (20 miles)
Train and Bus
49min
£8($10)
hourly34km (21 miles)
Taxi
27min
£59($70)
on demand35km (22 miles)
Drive
27min
£4($5)
on demand35km (22 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