How to travel from York to Windsor, United Kingdom

The distance between York and Windsor is around 342km (212 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from York to Windsor by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Kings Cross.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
Operated by

LNER

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Train to Newcastle, Fly

Take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow (LHR).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £155($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
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Drive

Drive to Windsor.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance345km (214 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between York and Windsor

There are several options for getting from York to Windsor by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £47 ($56).

The distance between York and Windsor is around 342km (212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from York and Windsor by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from York to Windsor is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £47 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between York and Windsor, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Windsor. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from York to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross, Oxford Circus station, Paddington station and Slough. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

LNER, Grand Central, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between York and Windsor. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 35m, 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 York and Windsor. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from York to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Heathrow Airport London T5. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

National Express run regular bus services between York and Windsor. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Windsor. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 York and Windsor. The distance is around 345km (214 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Windsor is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).

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Compare travel optionsbetween York and Windsor

Transport options from York to Windsor
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
£47($56)
every 30 mins342km (212 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street3h 40m
£145($170)
hourly392km (244 miles)
Train to Newcastle, Fly + 2 similar
3h 5m
£155($180)
5 times a day567km (353 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
£135($160)
hourly394km (245 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, Fly4h 15m
£165($195)
hourly485km (301 miles)
Bus
7h 10m
£19($22)
twice daily400km (248 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
£40($47)
on demand345km (214 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