How to travel from Stratford-upon-Avon to Windsor, United Kingdom

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Windsor is around 144km (89 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon 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.

👋 Also check out WindsorStratford-upon-Avon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Leamington Spa then Oxford and then to Slough.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Chipping Norton West Street, Oxford City Centre George Street then London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and then to Windsor Town Centre Parish Church.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £28($33)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Windsor.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance144km (89 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Windsor

There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Windsor by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £17 ($20).

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Windsor is around 144km (89 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 109km (68 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Windsor by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Windsor is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £17 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Windsor, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Windsor. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leamington Spa, Oxford and Slough. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Windsor. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Windsor. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chipping Norton West Street, Oxford City Centre George Street and London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Stagecoach Midlands, Diamond, Stagecoach Oxfordshire, Megabus UK, Oxford Bus Company, National Express, Reading Buses and First Berkshire & The Thames Valley run regular bus services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Windsor. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stratford-upon-Avon to Windsor. We recommend that you take the train to Leamington Spa then Oxford and then to Slough. instead which will take 1h 50m.

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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Windsor. The distance is around 144km (89 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Windsor is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stratford-upon-Avon and Windsor

Transport options from Stratford-upon-Avon to Windsor
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
£63($75)
every 4 hours169km (105 miles)
Bus
3h 40m
£28($33)
4 times a day159km (99 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
£17($20)
on demand144km (89 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