Windsor Castle has been the residence of the Royal Family for over 900 years. It is the oldest and largest still-occupied castle in the world as of today, making it one of the top tourist attractions in the UK.
Since Windsor Castle is a must to include in your England itinerary, you are probably wondering how to get there from London and how far they are from each other.
And while taking the train may be the quickest method for getting there, a few alternatives might suit you even better, depending on where you are in London. Here are your options on how you can get from London to Windsor Castle.
London to Windsor Castle by Train
Price: £11.10
Windsor has two train stations, so there are two routes you can take when going there from London by train.
London Paddington to Windsor & Eton Central
Estimated travel time: 41 minutes, might be longer on weekends and holidays.
This route is usually the quickest. However, it is not possible to travel from London to Windsor & Eton Central without having to change trains. So, if you choose this route, you would have to change at Slough, and the train will take you directly to Windsor within 6 minutes.
London Waterloo to Windsor & Eton Riverside
Estimated travel time: 1 hour 1 minute, might be longer on weekends and holidays.
While this route takes longer than travelling from Paddington, the train from London Waterloo to Windsor & Eton Riverside runs directly and does not need to change trains.
But, whichever route you choose to take when travelling from London to Windsor Castle does not really matter. Both stations are less than 10 minutes away from Windsor Castle.
London to Windsor by Bus
The average journey time will depend on whether you are already in central London or coming from Heathrow Airport. Thus, one of these bus routes might be better suited to you than the other.
From London Heathrow Airport to Windsor
Estimated travel time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Travelling straight from Heathrow airport to Windsor is easy. The buses going direct to Windsor start at Terminal 5 and pass a few Heathrow Hotels on the way.
If you have too many bags to carry, there are luggage storage facilities in each terminal at Heathrow, but take note that it can be a bit pricey.
From Central London to Windsor
Estimated travel time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
The buses from central London going to Windsor run hourly, so it’s not that hard getting there by bus. You also don’t have to worry about missing Windsor Castle, since buses will make a stop right outside it.
London to Windsor Castle by Private Car
Estimated travel time: 40 minutes
If you think driving to Windsor Castle from London is a great choice, think again. London is a busy city, and most of the time, it is congested. Thus, expect heavy traffic. Also, being unfamiliar with the place might end you up getting lost.
Now, about the costs, expect that going to Windsor from London will not be cheap. From car rental fees, toll fees, to parking fees, you will be wasting time, effort, and money through this option.
London to Windsor Castle by Luxury Chauffeur-Driven Car
Having a professional chauffeur is the most ideal option, especially for first-time travellers. Through this option, you don’t need to go through the hassle of planning your trip and checking out all the possible ways just to get to Windsor Castle.
Instead, your chauffeur will act as your personal assistant and will plan everything out for you. Thus, you don’t need to stress yourself out in searching for directions on how to get to Windsor Castle. Your chauffeur will do that for you.
Here in My London Chauffeurs, we make sure that your trip will be comfortable and memorable. Our drivers are very well-trained and have expert knowledge of London and the surrounding areas. We can arrange your visit to Windsor Castle to ensure you travel in style and comfort.
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