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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
£62
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
4 h 29 m
Average duration
4 h 29 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Windsor is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Windsor will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £62.
Of the 1 trains that leave Nottingham 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 168 km distance in an average of 4 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 29 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 Nottingham to Windsor among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 168 km
| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£63 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Windsor trains for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:07 Nottingham | 4h29 | 13:36 Windsor | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Nottingham to Windsor run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 20:09. The fastest train covers the 168 km distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 168 km |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 5:21 |
Last train 20:09 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 28 days |
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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Windsor trains use the Nottingham to Windsor & Eton Central station pair, with some services arriving at Windsor & Eton Riverside. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Windsor train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station, 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.
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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