The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham to Windsor
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
2 h 18 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham to Windsor is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham to Windsor will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 1 trains that leave Cheltenham for Windsor every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 112 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 18 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 train and coach for Cheltenham to Windsor
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Windsor among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 112 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£39 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cheltenham to Windsor train times
The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham to Windsor trains for today, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:48 Cheltenham | 2h28 | 07:16 Windsor | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham to Windsor
Trains from Cheltenham to Windsor run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 112 km distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 112 km |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 05:40 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Cheltenham to Windsor trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Cheltenham and Windsor from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cheltenham to Windsor train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham 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
Important Stations and Airports in Cheltenham and Windsor
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Queens Road.
- The Railway Inn
- The Coconut Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
- Located near the main entrance
- 300 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a main concourse with ticketing facilities and waiting areas, with platforms accessible via lifts and stairs.
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 19:40 Saturday 06:40 - 19:40 Sunday 08:20 - 17:50
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: These are located approximatly 100m from station entrance
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent to platform entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stop outside Hare & Garter, Opposite Windsor Castle
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 23:00 Saturday 06:15 - 23:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Queens 22 spaces / Gravel carpark 14 spaces (Adjacent to station)
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse Area. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Datchet Road (B470) by station.
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