Transportation in Windsor

Transportation in Windsor

Your complete guide to getting around Windsor - from airport transfers to local transport

Getting Around Windsor

Windsor's transport scene is built around the bus network, it's the backbone you'll use, with routes fanning out from the downtown terminal to every corner of the city. The buses are clean, run frequently throughout the day, and cost a fraction of what you'd pay for a taxi. Your first move should be downloading the Transit Windsor app. It handles mobile tickets, live bus tracking, and route planning in one place. Skip the paper day-passes from the driver, they're slower and more expensive than the app fares. For airport arrivals, the tunnel bus is the insider choice, it's cheap, direct, and drops you downtown in under 30 minutes. The catch: it only runs during peak hours, so if you land late, the taxi queue is your only honest option. Avoid the hotel shuttles unless you're staying at one of the major chains; they're often slower than public transit and charge a premium for the privilege.

Intercity Trains & Buses

Windsor has two railway stations, each offering a different route into London. Windsor & Eton Central, operated by Great Western Railway, connects via Slough to London Paddington, while Windsor & Eton Riverside, operated by South Western Railway, runs to London Waterloo. Both journeys are quick, making London an easy day trip, or making Windsor itself a convenient base for exploring the capital without the cost of staying in it. For destinations further afield, connecting through either London terminus opens the wider national rail network. Coach services run to several cities at lower fares, though for most routes the train wins comfortably on speed given Windsor's position along major rail corridors. Compare current connections and schedules on Omio to find the best option for your journey.

Quick Transportation Tips

Use the Transit Windsor app to buy day passes and track real-time bus locations

The Tunnel Bus links downtown Windsor straight to Detroit for quick cross-border runs. Keep your passport handy. Border guards check every rider. One smooth ride, two countries.

Grab a PRESTO card at Windsor International Transit Terminal. Tap and ride every local bus. No fumbling for coins. Transfers become effortless.

Stroll the Riverfront Trail to Caesars Windsor from downtown. Fifteen minutes on foot beats gridlock. Fresh air beats exhaust. Save the fare.