What is the cheapest way to get from Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle?

The fastest way to get from Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle is to drive which takes 25 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Reading (Station) and Windsor Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Parish Church via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Reading (Station) and Windsor Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Windsor & Eton Central via Slough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle?

The distance between Reading (Station) and Windsor Castle is 20 miles. The road distance is 19.6 miles.

How do I travel from Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs £8 - £28.

How long does it take to get from Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle?

It takes approximately 47 min to get from Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle bus from?

Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle train from?

Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle?

The best way to get from Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle is to train which takes 47 min and costs £8 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus and line 703 bus, which costs £28 - £34 and takes 1h 59m.

Where does the Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle bus arrive?

Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle train arrive?

Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Slough station.

Can I drive from Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle is 20 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle?

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Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle - 5 ways to travel via train

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Sloughtrain Didcot Parkway - Slough / ...
47 min
£8–28
Drive 19.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading (Station) to Windsor Castlecar 19.5 mi
25 min
£5–7
Train, line 703 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Bracknelltrain Reading - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from Bracknell Bus Station to Windsor Castlebus 703
1h 33m
£7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading (Station) to Windsor Castletaxi 19.5 mi
25 min
£85–110
Bus, line 703 bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Parish Churchbus 703
1h 59m
£29–33

Reading (Station) to Windsor Castle by train and foot

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Distance: 20.2 mi
Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Reading (Station), Reading, England and Windsor Castle, Windsor and Maidenhead, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Slough every 2 hours. Tickets cost £7–13 and the journey takes 24 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Windsor Castle via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Parish Church in around 1h 59m.

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