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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Oxford to Windsor
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 02 Nov
- Cheapest price on 02 Nov
- £25
- Average ticket price on 02 Nov
- £32
- Fastest journey on 02 Nov
- 2 h 17 m
- Average journey duration on 02 Nov
- 2 h 22 m
- Buses on 02 Nov
- 39
- Distance
- 54 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Oxford to Windsor is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Windsor will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.
Fast coaches
To travel from Oxford to Windsor you need to make at least one change.
OLOXT · RE7025:27 4h39 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 10:06 Windsor £25 1 One-way 1 change- TALHR · RE703
7:40 2h27 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride 10:07 Windsor £32 1 One-way 1 change - TALHR · RE703
10:40 2h25 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride 13:05 Windsor £32 1 One-way 1 change - TALHR · RE703
5:32 2h20 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride 7:52 Windsor £32 1 One-way 1 change - TALHR · RE703
20:15 2h55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 23:10 Windsor £32 1 One-way 1 change
- TALHR · RE703
4:32 2h17 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride 6:49 Windsor £32 1 One-way 1 change - TALHR · RE703
5:32 2h20 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride 7:52 Windsor £32 1 One-way 1 change - TALHR · RE703
17:50 2h22 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride 20:12 Windsor £32 1 One-way 1 change - TALHR · RE703
12:40 2h24 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride 15:04 Windsor £32 1 One-way 1 change - TALHR · RE703
10:40 2h25 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride 13:05 Windsor £32 1 One-way 1 change
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oxford to Windsor
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Oxford to Windsor run on average 33 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £20 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 01:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 54 km distance in 1h 28m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £20
Distance 54 km |
Average bus duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 33 |
Fastest bus 1h 28m |
First bus 1:25 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £20
Frequently asked questions about your Oxford to Windsor trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Oxford to Windsor.
Cheap coach tickets from Oxford to Windsor can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Oxford to Windsor is £31; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest coach from Oxford to Windsor leaves at 1:25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Oxford to Windsor leaves at 23:45.
There are 33 coaches a day from Oxford to Windsor which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
Live departures
Oxford to Windsor bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Windsor coaches for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TALHR · RE703 | 16:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h52 | 19:42 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 17:20 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h22 | 19:42 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 18:00 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h41 | 20:41 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 18:30 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h11 | 20:41 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 19:15 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h24 | 21:39 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 19:35 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h04 | 21:39 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 20:15 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h51 | 23:06 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 20:35 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h31 | 23:06 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALGW · RE703 | 21:15 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h51 | 0:06 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALGW · RE703 | 21:35 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h31 | 0:06 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALGW · RE703 | 1:30 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h06 | 4:36 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALGW · RE703 | 1:50 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h46 | 4:36 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 3:00 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h10 | 6:10 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 3:22 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h48 | 6:10 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 4:10 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h39 | 6:49 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 4:32 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h17 | 6:49 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 5:10 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h42 | 7:52 Windsor | 1 change | |
| OLOXT · RE702 | 5:27 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h39 | 10:06 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 5:32 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h20 | 7:52 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 7:10 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h57 | 10:07 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 7:40 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h27 | 10:07 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 8:10 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h55 | 11:05 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 8:40 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h25 | 11:05 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 9:10 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h55 | 12:05 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 9:40 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h25 | 12:05 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 10:10 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h55 | 13:05 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 10:40 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h25 | 13:05 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 11:10 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h55 | 14:05 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 11:40 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h25 | 14:05 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 12:10 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h54 | 15:04 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 12:40 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h24 | 15:04 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 13:10 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h58 | 16:08 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 13:40 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h28 | 16:08 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 14:10 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h57 | 17:07 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 14:40 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h27 | 17:07 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 15:10 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h08 | 18:18 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 15:40 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 2h38 | 18:18 Windsor | 1 change | |
| TALHR · RE703 | 16:10 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h06 | 19:16 Windsor | 1 change | |
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Bus providers: National Express from Oxford to WindsorYou can travel by bus between Oxford to Windsor with National Express for as low as £20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
1h 28m
Cheapest National Express Price
£23
National Express frequency
33 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Oxford and Windsor
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
When taking a coach from Oxford to Windsor, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Windsor. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Oxford and Windsor and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Oxford to Windsor:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Oxford to Windsor for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Oxford to Windsor depends on the coach companies:
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company {providersWithBike}.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Oxford to Windsor.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Oxford to Windsor:
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Oxford to Windsor:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Oxford to Windsor.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Oxford to Windsor with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Oxford to Windsor with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Oxford to Windsor with the following coach company: National Express.
Complete guide to Windsor
Things to do in Windsor
Discover the best of Windsor — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Windsor trip today.
Queen Victoria's Waiting Room
A restored Victorian station with Queen Victoria’s waiting room and displays about rail travel in Windsor.
The Firestation Gallery
A small gallery space in central Windsor hosting changing contemporary art exhibitions and cultural events.
- Must visit
The Long Walk
A grand tree-lined avenue running south from the castle through parkland, ideal for long walks and iconic views.
- Recommended
Windsor Town Centre
A lively pedestrian area with historic buildings, shops and easy access to the castle, station and river.
- Recommended
Alexandra Gardens
A riverside promenade and park area popular for boat views, walks, benches and relaxed castle panoramas.
Roast Beef With Yorkshire Pudding
Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding is a classic Sunday roast long associated with English dining, commonly enjoyed in pubs and traditional inns around Windsor.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Eton Mess
Eton mess was created at nearby Eton College. It combines strawberries, broken meringue and whipped cream, making it a signature local summer pudding.
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, scones and cakes is a long-standing Windsor treat, fitting the town’s royal heritage and riverside hotel culture.
The Two Brewers
Traditional pub by the Long Walk, popular for ales, pies and classic British comfort food in a cosy, historic atmosphere.
The Boatman
Riverside dining venue known for steaks, grills and British favourites, with terrace seating overlooking the Thames.
The Brasserie At Sir Christopher Wren
Elegant brasserie inside Sir Christopher Wren Hotel, known for British and European dishes with a polished riverside setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Windsor is pricier than many UK towns due to tourism. Hotels, dining and attractions near the castle cost more, while local buses and casual cafés remain manageable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple café meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is common for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
Thames Valley Buses
Get the appOfficial public transport app
Prices
- Single ticket
- £3.00
- Day pass
- £6.50
To the city centre
Windsor & Eton Central -> Windsor Castle, Windsor
- Distance
- 0.3 km
- Travel time
- 5 min
- Contactless tap on and tap off is available on Thames Valley Buses. Use the same card or device all day to benefit from the fare cap.
- Windsor & Eton Central is in the town centre. Many key sights, including Windsor Castle, are a short walk from the station.
FAQs: Oxford to Windsor coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford to Windsor by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Windsor, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and Windsor
Most Oxford to Windsor buses use the Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station to Windsor station pair. Use this guide to compare Oxford and Windsor bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Oxford
Arrival bus stations in Windsor
Which Oxford station do buses to Windsor leave from?
Buses from Oxford to Windsor leave from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station. The station is from Oxford city centre at Gloucester Green, Oxford OX1 2BU, United Kingdom.
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus StationGloucester Green, Oxford OX1 2BU, United Kingdom
City-centre transport
Getting to Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station from Oxford city centre
Bus400, N400 · 11m · £2 · every ~19 min
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Nero (in the station), The Four Candles (0.2 km), The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
City-centre transport
Getting to Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride from Oxford city centre
BusX20, 120 · 20m · £4 · every ~10 min
Lgw, Lhr, 400, N400 · 23m · £4 · every ~30 min
400, N400 · 25m · £4 · every ~19 min
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