The cheapest and fastest coaches from Oxford to Windsor
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 41 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
54 km
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 £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
Of the 2 buses that leave Oxford for Windsor every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 54 km distance in an average of 4 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 6 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Oxford to Windsor
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Windsor among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 54 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£23 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price |
2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Oxford to Windsor bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Windsor coaches for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:30 Oxford | 5h06 | 17:36 Windsor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:50 Oxford | 4h45 | 20:35 Windsor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:15 Oxford | 9h12 | 07:27 Windsor | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 4 February | |||||
![]() | 04:10 Oxford | 4h15 | 08:25 Windsor | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oxford to Windsor
Buses from Oxford to Windsor run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 54 km distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 54 km |
Average bus duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 22 |
Fastest bus 2h 52m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Oxford to WindsorYou can travel by bus between Oxford to Windsor with National Express, Megabus for as low as £20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Megabus
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.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and Windsor
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- The Four Candles (0.2 km)
- The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 31, 35, 36, 40, 41, 44, 46, 63, 66, 70, 77, 100, 280, 500, S1, S2, S3, S5, S8, S9, X3, X13, X32, X39, X40, X90
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