4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Windsor
Cheapest price on Oct 13
€11
Average ticket price on Oct 13
€15
Fastest journey on Oct 13
28 m
Average journey duration on Oct 13
28 m
Trains on Oct 13
39
Distance
33 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Windsor is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Windsor will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
On Tue, Oct 13, we found 39 trains from London to Windsor, including 17 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 13 the direct trains cover the 33 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
On Tue, Oct 13 the slowest trains will take 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
L8457810:33 AM0h56London Waterloo (WAT)11:29 AMWindsor & Eton Riverside (WNR)€111One-way0 transfers- L845589:33 AM0h56London Waterloo (WAT)10:29 AMWindsor & Eton Riverside (WNR)€111One-way0 transfers
- L8456810:03 AM0h56London Waterloo (WAT)10:59 AMWindsor & Eton Riverside (WNR)€111One-way0 transfers
- L846281:03 PM0h56London Waterloo (WAT)1:59 PMWindsor & Eton Riverside (WNR)€111One-way0 transfers
- L8461812:33 PM0h56London Waterloo (WAT)1:29 PMWindsor & Eton Riverside (WNR)€111One-way0 transfers
C48204 · C486739:08 AM0h28London Paddington (PAD)9:36 AMWindsor & Eton Central (WNC)€191One-way1 transfer- G15401 · C486647:08 AM0h28London Paddington (PAD)7:36 AMWindsor & Eton Central (WNC)€191One-way1 transfer
- C48207 · C4867710:08 AM0h28London Paddington (PAD)10:36 AMWindsor & Eton Central (WNC)€191One-way1 transfer
- C48219 · C486931:08 PM0h28London Paddington (PAD)1:36 PMWindsor & Eton Central (WNC)€191One-way1 transfer
- G15434 · C4868812:08 PM0h28London Paddington (PAD)12:36 PMWindsor & Eton Central (WNC)€191One-way1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Windsor
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London to Windsor run on average 12 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 33 km distance in 18m.
Distance 33 km |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Live departures
London to Windsor train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Windsor trains for today, Monday, October 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G15392 · C48661 | On time 6:20 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h36 | 6:56 AM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 1 transfer | |
| L84500 | 6:33 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h56 | 7:29 AM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C48195 · C48663 | On time 6:38 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h38 | 7:16 AM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 1 transfer | |
| L84508 | 7:03 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h56 | 7:59 AM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15401 · C48664 | On time 7:08 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h28 | 7:36 AM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 1 transfer | |
| L84518 | On time 7:33 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h56 | 8:29 AM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C48197 · C48667 | 7:38 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h38 | 8:16 AM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 1 transfer | |
| L84528 | On time 8:03 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h56 | 8:59 AM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C48199 · C48669 | 8:07 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h29 | 8:36 AM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 1 transfer | |
| L84538 | 8:33 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h56 | 9:29 AM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C48201 · C48672 | On time 8:36 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h40 | 9:16 AM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 1 transfer | |
| L84548 | 9:03 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h56 | 9:59 AM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C48204 · C48673 | On time 9:08 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h28 | 9:36 AM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 1 transfer | |
| L84558 | On time 9:33 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h56 | 10:29 AM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15422 · C48675 | On time 9:38 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h38 | 10:16 AM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 1 transfer | |
| L84568 | On time 10:03 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h56 | 10:59 AM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 G26174+L84578 | On time 10:05 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h24 | 11:29 AM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 1 transfer | |
| C48207 · C48677 | On time 10:08 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h28 | 10:36 AM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 1 transfer | |
| L80647 · L84578 | On time 10:18 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h11 | 11:29 AM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 1 transfer | |
| L84578 | 10:33 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h56 | 11:29 AM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C48209 · C48680 | On time 10:38 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h38 | 11:16 AM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 1 transfer | |
| L84588 | 11:03 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h56 | 11:59 AM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C48211 · C48681 | On time 11:08 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h28 | 11:36 AM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 1 transfer | |
| L84258 · L84598 | On time 11:22 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h07 | 12:29 PM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 1 transfer | |
| L84598 | On time 11:33 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h56 | 12:29 PM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C48213 · C48685 | On time 11:38 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h38 | 12:16 PM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 1 transfer | |
| L84608 | On time 12:03 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h56 | 12:59 PM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15434 · C48688 | On time 12:08 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h28 | 12:36 PM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 1 transfer | |
| C82830+L84618 | On time 12:24 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h05 | 1:29 PM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 1 transfer | |
| G27275+L84628 | On time 12:30 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h29 | 1:59 PM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 1 transfer | |
| L84618 | On time 12:33 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h56 | 1:29 PM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C48217 · C48692 | On time 12:38 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h38 | 1:16 PM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 1 transfer | |
| G27606+L84628 | 12:41 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h18 | 1:59 PM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 1 transfer | |
| L84628 | 1:03 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h56 | 1:59 PM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G26198+L84638 | On time 1:05 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h24 | 2:29 PM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 1 transfer | |
| C48219 · C48693 | On time 1:08 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h28 | 1:36 PM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 1 transfer | |
| L84638 | On time 1:33 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h56 | 2:29 PM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C48222 · C48697 | On time 1:38 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h38 | 2:16 PM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 1 transfer | |
| L84648 | On time 2:03 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h58 | 3:01 PM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C48224 · C48700 | On time 2:08 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h28 | 2:36 PM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 1 transfer | |
| L84658 | On time 2:33 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h56 | 3:29 PM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L84312 · L84668 | On time 2:52 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h07 | 3:59 PM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 1 transfer | |
| L84668 | 3:03 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h56 | 3:59 PM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G26214+L84678 | On time 3:05 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h24 | 4:29 PM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 1 transfer | |
| C48229 · C48705 | 3:08 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h28 | 3:36 PM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 1 transfer | |
| L84678 | On time 3:33 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h56 | 4:29 PM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C48232 · C48709 | 3:38 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h38 | 4:16 PM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 1 transfer | |
| L84688 | On time 4:03 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h58 | 5:01 PM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15435 · C48712 | 4:07 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h29 | 4:36 PM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 1 transfer | |
| L84698 | 4:33 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h58 | 5:31 PM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G26329+L84708 | On time 4:54 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h07 | 6:01 PM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 1 transfer | |
| L83753 · L84718 | On time 5:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h31 | 6:31 PM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 1 transfer | |
| L84708 | 5:03 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h58 | 6:01 PM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L84893 · L84718 | On time 5:07 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h24 | 6:31 PM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from London to Windsor
The British Royal Family were so fond of Windsor that they adopted it as their family name. For commoners planning a visit to the castle and lavish grounds of the Windsor estate, or to nearby Legoland, frequent direct and indirect trains from London to Windsor make day trips easy to organize. Visitors can take trains from two stations in London to a choice of stations in Windsor. Journey times range from 30 minutes to an hour, with frequent departures from early morning to late night seven days a week.
Which train companies travel from London to Windsor?
South Western Railway offers direct London to Windsor trains, departing from London Waterloo Station and arriving at Windsor And Eton Riverside Station. Great Western Railway has indirect services from London Paddington, changing at Slough for onward services to Windsor and Eton Central Station.
How long is the train from London to Windsor?
Unusually, the quickest London to Windsor trains are the indirect connections with Great Western Railway via Slough, taking between 26 and 40 minutes to make the 25-mile trip west to Windsor. Direct trains with South Western Railway from London Waterloo take around 55 minutes to reach Windsor and Eton Riverside.
How many trains are there from London to Windsor?
South Western Railway direct services from London Waterloo to Windsor operate every half hour from early morning, while Great Western Railway services from London Paddington also run every half hour. The final connection is a direct service from Waterloo leaving around 11:30 p.m. Sunday schedules are slightly reduced.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Windsor?
Departure train station: London Paddington Station is located on the western side of central London, with connections on Underground trains on four lines and local buses arriving on Praed Street. London Waterloo Station is located on the south side of the city, with a bus terminus and Underground station with two lines. Station facilities include pubs, news vendors, coffee kiosks and taxi stands.
Arrival train station: Windsor and Eton Riverside Station is north-west of the town center, with bus connections available from stops on King Edward VII Avenue. Windsor and Eton Central Station is on the northern side of the town center, with bus stops nearby on Windsor Promenade. Station facilities include coffee shops, vending machines and taxi stands.
FAQs: Trains from London to Windsor
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Windsor by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Windsor, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from London to Windsor
Most London to Windsor trains use the London Waterloo to Windsor & Eton Riverside station pair, with some services arriving at Windsor & Eton Central. Use this guide to compare London and Windsor train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which London station do trains to Windsor leave from?
Getting to London Waterloo from London city centre
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo train station facilities and services
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to London Paddington from London city centre
London Paddington train station facilities and services
London Paddington has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Wasabi, The Beer House, Barburrito, Upper Crust, The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers), The Pasty Shop, Burger King, Pret a Manger, The Savanna, Soboro Bakery, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located next to the ticket office.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open 24/7. Information desks are located near Platform 1.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Paddington: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Paddington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Paddington: Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Paddington, Mercure London Paddington Hotel, The Pilgrm.
Getting to London Victoria from London city centre
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Victoria train station facilities and services
London Victoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Windsor station do trains from London arrive at?
Getting to Windsor & Eton Riverside from Windsor city centre
Windsor & Eton Riverside train station facilities and services
Windsor & Eton Riverside has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Windsor & Eton Riverside.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Windsor & Eton Riverside. ATMs are available at Windsor & Eton Riverside.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Windsor & Eton Riverside. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Windsor & Eton Riverside: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Windsor & Eton Riverside: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Windsor & Eton Riverside: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Short ramps at up to 1:9 gradient from car parks and main entrance to concourse - then level access to both platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Windsor & Eton Central from Windsor city centre
Windsor & Eton Central train station facilities and services
Windsor & Eton Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Windsor & Eton Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Windsor & Eton Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Windsor & Eton Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Windsor & Eton Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Windsor & Eton Central: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Windsor & Eton Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - This station has step free access to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible public telephones: No, Accessible taxis: Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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