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Cardiff to Windsor train route details

First train

05:07

Last train

23:30

Departure city

Cardiff

Arrival city

Windsor

Journey time

2h 15m

Distance

111 miles

Price

BRL 197.73*

Train Operators

Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
19:18 2h 18m, 2 change Cardiff Central	21:36 Windsor & Eton Central	Find Tickets
20:18 2h 18m, 2 change Cardiff Central	22:36 Windsor & Eton Central	Find Tickets
21:20 2h 31m, 2 change Cardiff Central	23:51 Windsor & Eton Central	Find Tickets
21:30 8h 6m, 3 change Cardiff Central	05:36 +1 Windsor & Eton Central	Find Tickets
23:30 7h 26m, 3 change Cardiff Central	06:56 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Where to stay near Windsor

The Crown and Cushion
84 High St
8.7/10
106 review
The Royal Adelaide Hotel
46 Kings Rd
8.6/10
108 review
Harte and Garter
31 High St
7.5/10
113 review
Castle Hotel Windsor
18 High St
8.7/10
65 review
Macdonald Windsor Hotel
23 High St
8.1/10
49 review
Sir Christopher Wren Hotel
Sir Christopher Wren Hotel, 52 Thames St
9.0/10
118 review
Goswell House
134 Goswell Hill, Peascod St
8.8/10
106 review
De Vere Beaumont Estate
Burfield Rd, Windsor
8.9/10
64 review

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How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Windsor

Book in advance

Booking Advance tickets at least 1 week before departure can reduce your fare by up to 61% on routes from Cardiff to Windsor. Advance fares are usually released 12 weeks prior to travel and exclude Anytime fares, with savings depending on route availability.

Season tickets for frequent travellers

Regular commuters travelling between Cardiff and Windsor - whether weekly, monthly, or annually - can benefit greatly from season tickets. Season tickets allow unlimited travel between both stations within specific time periods, offering substantial savings and eliminating the need to purchase individual tickets for every trip.

Travel during Off-Peak train times

To enjoy a calmer and often cheaper journey, we recommend choosing Off-Peak services and steering clear of the busy rush-hour periods. While timings differ slightly by operator, it's usually best to avoid travelling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. On weekends and bank holidays, Off-Peak fares apply all day.

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