How to travel from Windsor to London, United Kingdom

The distance between Windsor and London is around 34km (21 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 38min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Windsor to London 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 London Paddington.

  • Duration39min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
Operated byGreat Western Railway+ 1 others

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to London Paddington.

  • Duration38min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)
Operated by

Minicabs Slough & Windsor

+ 7 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to London Paddington.

  • Duration38min
  • Distance37km (23 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Windsor and London

There are several options for getting from Windsor to London by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 57min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 38min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £72 ($85).

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

It takes around 39min to get from Windsor and London by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 38min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Windsor to London is to take a taxi which takes around 38min and will set you back approx £72 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Windsor and London, 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 Windsor and London. It typically takes around 39min and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Windsor and London with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 57min.

Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line and South Western Railway run train services between Windsor and London. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 39min, 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 Windsor and London. We recommend that you take a taxi to London Paddington. instead which will take 38min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Windsor to London. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington. instead which will take 39min.

The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 London. The distance is around 37km (23 miles) by road and it will take around 38min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Windsor to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 39min and will usually cost around £14 ($17).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Windsor and London

Transport options from Windsor to London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
39min
£14($17)
every 30 mins34km (21 miles)
Train to London Waterloo57min
£14($16)
hourly41km (25 miles)
Taxi
38min
£72($85)
on demand37km (23 miles)
Drive
38min
£4($5)
on demand37km (23 miles)

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Airports near London

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

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from London
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from London
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from London