How to travel from Windsor to Cardiff, United Kingdom

The distance between Windsor and Cardiff is around 207km (129 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Windsor to Cardiff 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 Cardiff Central.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £60($71)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
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Drive

Drive to Cardiff.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance211km (131 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Windsor and Cardiff

There are several options for getting from Windsor to Cardiff by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £60 ($71).

The distance between Windsor and Cardiff is around 207km (129 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (111 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Windsor and Cardiff by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Windsor to Cardiff is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £60 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Windsor and Cardiff, 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 Windsor and Cardiff. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Windsor to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Slough and Reading. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

Great Western Railway run train services between Windsor and Cardiff. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Windsor and Cardiff. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Windsor to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 Heathrow Terminal 5. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

National Express run regular bus services between Windsor and Cardiff. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Windsor to Cardiff. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) 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 Windsor and Cardiff. The distance is around 211km (131 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Windsor to Cardiff is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £60 ($71).

How do I get from Windsor to Cardiff

Compare travel optionsbetween Windsor and Cardiff

Transport options from Windsor to Cardiff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
£60($71)
hourly207km (129 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
£12($14)
every 4 hours262km (163 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
£25($29)
on demand211km (131 miles)

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Airports near Cardiff

The following major airports near Cardiff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Cardiff
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Cardiff
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Cardiff