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Windsor and Royal Borough Museum
A compact local museum covering Windsor’s royal links, archaeology and changing town life through varied displays.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£92
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£92
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
3 h 42 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
4 h 22 m
Trains on 05 Sept
2
Distance
248 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Windsor is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Windsor will cost around £92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £92.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 2 trains from Manchester to Windsor, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 248 km distance in an average of 4 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 1 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.




Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Windsor among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a flight costs an average of £111.
Distance: 248 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£49 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £111 Average Price |
3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Windsor:
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Windsor costing on average £49.
A coach is £90 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Windsor costing on average £111.
Other travel options to Windsor take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 26m.
Coach takes on average 5h 51m.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Windsor trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:25 Manchester | 5h01 | 12:26 Windsor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:54 Manchester | 3h42 | 13:36 Windsor | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Manchester to Windsor run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 20:23. The fastest train covers the 248 km distance in 4h 11m.
Distance 248 km |
Average train duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 4h 11m |
First train 5:04 |
Last train 20:23 |
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Discover the best of Windsor — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Windsor trip today.
A compact local museum covering Windsor’s royal links, archaeology and changing town life through varied displays.
A restored Victorian station with Queen Victoria’s waiting room and displays about rail travel in Windsor.
A small gallery space in central Windsor hosting changing contemporary art exhibitions and cultural events.
A grand tree-lined avenue running south from the castle through parkland, ideal for long walks and iconic views.
A lively pedestrian area with historic buildings, shops and easy access to the castle, station and river.
A riverside promenade and park area popular for boat views, walks, benches and relaxed castle panoramas.
Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding is a classic Sunday roast long associated with English dining, commonly enjoyed in pubs and traditional inns around Windsor.
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 with finger sandwiches, scones and cakes is a long-standing Windsor treat, fitting the town’s royal heritage and riverside hotel culture.
Traditional pub by the Long Walk, popular for ales, pies and classic British comfort food in a cosy, historic atmosphere.
Riverside dining venue known for steaks, grills and British favourites, with terrace seating overlooking the Thames.
Elegant brasserie inside Sir Christopher Wren Hotel, known for British and European dishes with a polished riverside setting.
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.
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.
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Windsor & Eton Riverside -> Windsor Castle, Windsor
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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.

Most Manchester to Windsor trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Windsor & Eton Central station pair, with some services arriving at Windsor & Eton Riverside. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Windsor train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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 options are available at Windsor & Eton Central.
ATMs are available at Windsor & Eton Central.
Ticket office support is available at Windsor & Eton Central.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Windsor & Eton Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Windsor & Eton Central: Bike Parking.
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.
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 options are available at Windsor & Eton Riverside.
Wi-Fi is available at Windsor & Eton Riverside. ATMs are available at Windsor & Eton Riverside.
Ticket office support is available at Windsor & Eton Riverside. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Windsor & Eton Riverside: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Windsor & Eton Riverside: Bike Parking.
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.
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