Travelling
to Windsor
Windsor is very easy to get to from London (a distance of 22 miles
/ 35 km) and the surrounding area. It is fortunate enough to have
two railway stations (both centrally located), to be located just
off Junction 6 of the M4 motorway, and to be within 15 minutes drive
of Heathrow Airport.
Why not hire a car?
There
is no need to drive within the town itself: everything of interest
can be reached by foot, and indeed it would be unwise to try to drive
around the town centre. For information on guided tour by bus, see
the Windsor Town Centre page.
Windsor
town centre operates a Shopmobility scheme. This
is a loan of wheelchairs and scooters for anyone who has difficulty
in walking. The scheme operates from 10 am to 5 pm every day except
Sundays, from a portakabin near Windsor Library. It is worth noting
that the area immediately around the Castle does have some quite steep
hills. Please note that there is a charge for this service. For information,
telephone 01753 622330. For
information on disabled access, please contact the Royal
Windsor Information Centre.
How
to find Windsor
TRAVELLING
FROM LONDON TO WINDSOR –
By
Bus:
The most economical method of public transport is the bus, it also
offers a more interesting and scenic journey. Bus fares are variable
but if you ensure you travel outside of rush hour and peak travel
times the fares will be reasonable. The coach leaves from The Greenline
coach station, located behind the Victoria Train Station. There are
various stops and boarding points on the journey including Hyde Park
Corner, Kensington High Street and Olympia. The bus stops outside
Windsor Castle, however the last stop is not Windsor so make sure
you’re paying attention! Please see http://www.rainbowfares.com/maps/index.htm
for more information.
By
Train:
From London Waterloo you can catch a train to Windsor Riverside Station.
The journey takes around 56 minutes and is the most direct route from
London to Windsor.
By
Car:
Follow the signs from anywhere in London towards ‘M4 and the
West’ Join the M4 motorway heading westbound. Once on the M4
you need to exit at junction 6, signposted ‘Slough and Windsor.’
Bear left as you exit the motorway, following the signs for Windsor.
By
Taxi:
There is no shortage of Black Cabs in London, you will find them located
outside all train stations and you can pick them up all over London,
whenever you see a taxi with its light on. As Windsor is outside the
metropolitan area, travelling by taxi can be very expensive, ensure
you agree the price at the start of the journey. Try calling a Windsor
Car on 01753 677677 or 01753 858888.
TRAVELLING
FROM WINDSOR TO LONDON –
By Bus:
The Green Line Bus Service offers a scenic and cheap method of public
transport. You can board the coach opposite the castle and travel
into London seeing sites on your way. Fares are reduced if you travel
outside of rush hour and peak travel times.
There are various stops all over London, please see http://www.rainbowfares.com/maps/index.htm
for more information.
By Train:
There are two railway stations in Windsor. Windsor Riverside and Windsor
and Eton Central, also known as Royal Windsor Station.
Windsor
Riverside Station:
This train station only has links to London Waterloo. The journey
takes around 56 minutes and is the most direct route to London of
the two Windsor rail stations. Windsor is the end of the line.
Windsor
and Eton Central:
This station runs only to Slough railway station and back. The train
leaves twice an hour and the journey takes around 5 minutes. From
Slough train station you can join many rail links, below are some
of the destinations:
· London Paddington
· Oxford
· Bath
· Reading
· Exeter St. Davids
It is also possible to travel to Wales and the West Country from this
station. The service to London from this station is much quicker and
more regular, trains run approximately every 10 minutes.
For more information regarding timetables, tickets and costs please
see http://nationalrail.co.uk/
By Car:
To get to London by car you will need to join the M4 motorway at junction
6 going eastbound. The M4 runs all the way into Chiswick at which
point it turns into the A4. The A4 runs directly into central London
(through Piccadilly Circus.) The M4 joins the M25 (The London Orbital)
at Junction 4b, which you can take in either a clockwise or anti-clockwise
direction (North or Southbound). The M25 gives easy access to all
major roadways around the London area – but be aware of the
traffic jams!
By Taxi:
There are various taxi companies in Windsor that will be happy to
take you into London.
We recommend Windsor Cars: 01753 677677 or 5 Star Cars: 01753 858888.
Please see the guest resource page on our website for more taxi company
information.
TRAVELLING
FROM SLOUGH TO WINDSOR
By Bus:
You can take the bus from Slough Bus Station to Windsor Town Centre.
Depending on the route, there are various stops in Windsor, including
St Leonards Road and Windsor High Street (by the parish church.) Please
see http://www.firstgroup.com/index.php
for more information regarding timetables and ticket information.
By Train:
Slough has a direct train link with Windsor however; this is only
to Windsor and Eton Central Station. The journey takes around 6 minutes.
For more information regarding timetables, tickets and costs please
see http://nationalrail.co.uk/
By Car:
From Slough Town Centre head west on the A4 until you see signs for
the M4 motorway and A355. Turn left onto A355 heading towards the
M4 motorway. Stay on the A355, going straight over the motorway junction
roundabout, stay on this road and it will bring you to Windsor, you
will come to a major roundabout which is well signposted for Windsor
Town Centre, Maidenhead and all other routes.
By Taxi:
Windsor is a short journey away from Slough so a taxi should be relatively
inexpensive, costing around £10.
We recommend Windsor Cars: 01753 677677 or 5 Star Cars: 01753 858888.
Please see the guest resource page on our website for more taxi company
information.
TRAVELLING
FROM WINDSOR TO SLOUGH
By Bus:
The main point at which you can catch the bus to Slough is opposite
the castle, by the parish church. This route will then take you to
Slough Bus Station. Please see http://www.firstgroup.com/index.php
for more information regarding timetables and ticket information.
By Train:
Windsor and Eton Central Station has a direct link to Slough train
station. The journey takes around 6 minutes.
For more information regarding timetables, tickets and costs please
see http://nationalrail.co.uk/
By Car:
By Taxi:
Slough is a short journey away from Windsor so a taxi should be relatively
inexpensive, costing less than £10.
We recommend Windsor Cars: 01753 677677 or 5 Star Cars: 01753 858888.
Please see the guest resource page on our website for more taxi company
information.
AIRPORTS
HEATHROW
TRAVELLING
FROM HEATHROW TO WINDSOR
By Bus:
First Bus Service (route 77) runs between Heathrow Central Bus Station
and Windsor.
Monday – Saturday the service runs twice hourly until late,
on Sundays the service runs once an hour. The journey takes around
40 minutes.
The bus station is located directly above the Underground station
at Heathrow Central.
For more information regarding tickets, timetables and price guides
please visit this weblink
By Train:
The Heathrow Express train service runs to London Paddington Station.
It is a frequently used service which offers a speedy journey. From
Paddington Station you can travel to Slough, change once again and
take the train to Windsor Central Station.
By Car:
From the airport follow signs to M4 eastbound, signposted Slough Central
and Windsor. Stay on M4 until junction 6 sign posted Slough Central
and Windsor. Exit at Junction 6, from here the Town Centre, Maidenhead
and all other directions are well sign posted.
By Taxi:
Booking a Windsor taxi company to collect you from the airport will
most probably be the cheapest method of travelling by taxi, a one-way
journey will cost around £15.
We recommend Windsor Cars: 01753 677677 or 5 Star Cars: 01753 858888.
Please see the guest resource page on our website for more taxi company
information.
TRAVELLING FROM WINDSOR TO HEATHROW
By Bus:
First Group Bus Service provide a Windsor – Heathrow Route,
you can board the bus at the stop on Peascod Street.
Please see http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/southeast/berkshirethames/home/
for more information regarding timetables and ticket information.
By Train:
In order to get to Heathrow airport via train you will have to change
at various stations. Start at Windsor and Eton Central Station, take
the train to Slough. When you arrive in Slough you need to board the
train London Paddington Station, from here you can board and express
train to Heathrow.
By Car:
If you are travelling to Heathrow Airport from Windsor you will need
to join the M4 at junction 6 heading eastbound, then the M25 southbound
at junction 4b. From here the airport and all terminals are well signposted.
Follow the signs for your terminal.
By Taxi:
Depending on traffic, the journey usually takes around 30-40 minutes.
You should expect to pay around £15 for a one-way journey.
We recommend Windsor Cars: 01753 677677 or 5 Star Cars: 01753 858888.
Please see the guest resource page on our website for more taxi company
information.
GATWICK
TRAVELLING
FROM GATWICK TO WINDSOR
By Bus:
We would not recommend travelling to Windsor from Gatwick by bus,
it is a long and costly trip. You can take a bus from Gatwick to London
Victoria Station, from here you can join another bus service located
behind Victoria Station There are various stops on the Journey, the
bus stops outside Windsor Castle, however the last stop is not Windsor
so make sure you’re paying attention!
Please see http://www.rainbowfares.com/maps/index.htm for more information.
By Train:
The Gatwick Express train service runs to London Victoria Station
only. When you arrive at London Victoria you will need to use the
underground services and take a train to London Paddington. When you
arrive at Paddington Station you need to board the train to Slough
Train Station, When you arrive at Slough you need to board a train
Windsor and Eton Central Station.
By Car:
From the airport follow signs to M23, join the M23 heading northbound,
signposted London and Croydon, exit M23 at junction 8 and join the
M25 westbound, signposted Heathrow. Stay on M25 until junction 15,
exit M25 and join M4, signposted The West. Exit M4 at junction 6 signposted
Slough Central and Windsor, from here the Town Centre, Maidenhead
and all other routes are well signposted.
By Taxi:
A one-way trip from Gatwick airport will cost around £48, there
will be taxis outside the terminal of the airport. Alternatively you
can pre book a taxi, or call one from the arrivals lounge.
We recommend Windsor Cars: 01753 677677 or 5 Star Cars: 01753 858888.
Please see the guest resource page on our website for more taxi company
information.
TRAVELLING FROM WINDSOR TO GATWICK
By Bus:
You can catch a bus from Windsor High Street, outside the parish church,
to London Victoria Train Station. From here you can board a Nation
Express service that will take you to Gatwick.
Please see http://www.rainbowfares.com/maps/index.htm for more information
regarding the Windsor to London journey. For more information about
the Nation Express service please see http://www.nationalexpress.com/home/hp.cfm?agentid=baa1
By Train:
Start at Windsor and Eton Central Train Station, from here take the
train heading to Slough. When you arrive in Slough you need to board
the train heading to London Paddington Station. When you arrive at
Paddington Station you need to board the underground system and take
a train to London Victoria, from here you can travel directly to Gatwick
as the express line runs between Gatwick and London Victoria Station.
By Car:
If you are travelling to Gatwick Airport from Windsor you will need
to join the M4 at junction 6 heading eastbound, then join the M25
going southbound. Leave the M25 at junction 7 and join the M23 going
southbound. Leave the M23 at junction 9 and follow the signs for the
airport.
By Taxi:
You should expect to pay around £48 for a one-way trip to Gatwick
airport.
We recommend Windsor Cars: 01753 677677 or 5 Star Cars: 01753 858888.
Please see the guest resource page on our website for more taxi company
information.
STANSTED
TRAVELLING
FROM STANSTED TO WINDSOR
By Bus:
A bus service is provided which runs between Stansted Airport and
London Victoria Station. From here you can join another bus service
located behind Victoria Station There are various stops on the journey,
the bus stops outside Windsor Castle, however the last stop is not
Windsor so make sure you’re paying attention!
Please see http://www.rainbowfares.com/maps/index.htm for more information.
By Train:
From Stansted airport, take the train to London Liverpool Steet Station,
now switch to the underground system and take the train to London
Paddington Station, from here you can catch a train to Slough. At
Slough you need to change lines once again and board the train stopping
at Windsor and Eton Central Station.
For more information regarding timetables, tickets and costs please
see http://nationalrail.co.uk/
By Car:
From the airport head towards A120 and M11, join M11 heading south.
At junction 6 exit the M11 and join M25 signposted Watford. Continue
on M25 until Junction 15, exit the M25 and join M4 signposted Slough
and Reading. Continue on M4 until junction 6, signposted Slough Central
and Windsor. From here the Town Centre, Maidenhead and all other routes
are well signposted.
By Taxi:
A one-way trip from Stansted airport will cost around £75, there
will be taxis outside the terminal of the airport. Alternatively you
can pre book a taxi, or call one from the arrivals lounge.
We recommend Windsor Cars: 01753 677677 or 5 Star Cars: 01753 858888.
Please see the guest resource page on our website for more taxi company
information.
TRAVELLING
FROM WINDSOR TO STANSTED
By Bus:
You can catch a bus from Windsor High Street, outside the parish church,
to London Victoria Train Station. From Victoria Station you can catch
the service provided which runs to Stansted airport.
By Train:
Start at Windsor and Eton Central Station and take the train to Slough.
When you arrive at Slough board the train heading towards Paddington
Station. When you arrive at Paddington, take the underground to Liverpool
Street Station, from here you can take the train to Stansted airport.
For more information regarding timetables, tickets and costs please
see http://nationalrail.co.uk/
By Car:
If you are travelling to Stansted Airport from Windsor you will need
to join the M4 at junction 6 heading eastbound. Join the M25 at junction
4b going northbound. Leave the M25 at junction 27 and join the M11
northbound. Leave the M11 at junction 8 and join the A120, from here
follow the signs for the airport.
By Taxi:
You should expect to pay around £75 for a one-way journey to
Stansted.
We recommend Windsor Cars: 01753 677677 or 5 Star Cars: 01753 858888.
Please see the guest resource page on our website for more taxi company
information.
LUTON
TRAVELLING
FROM LUTON TO WINDSOR
By Bus:
The Greenline Bus Company operates a service (757) between Luton airport
and London Victoria; this service leaves from bays 10&11 at the
airport. When you arrive in London Victoria you can then take a second
Greenline coach, to Windsor, the coach will stop outside the castle.
Please see http://www.greenline.co.uk for more information regarding
timetables and tickets.
By Train:
Travelling by train from Luton Airport is a long journey involving
at least 3 train line changes.
Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St. Pancras Domestic.
When you arrive in St Pancras take the underground to London Paddington
Station. When you arrive in Paddington take the train to Slough Station,
from here you take a train directly to Windsor and Eton Central Station.
For more information regarding tickets and planning your journey please
see http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
By Car:
Follow signs to M1 and join motorway southbound, signposted London.
Continue on the M1 until junction 6a, exit M1 and join M25 towards
M40/M4. Continue on M25 until junction 15, exit the motorway and join
M4, signposted Slough and Reading. Exit M4 at junction 6 signposted
Slough Central and Windsor. From here the Town Centre, Maidenhead
and all other routes are well signposted.
By Taxi:
A one-way trip from Luton airport will cost around £48, there
will be taxis outside the terminal of the airport. Alternatively you
can pre book a taxi, or call one from the arrivals lounge.
We recommend Windsor Cars: 01753 677677 or 5 Star Cars: 01753 858888.
Please see the guest resource page on our website for more taxi company
information.
TRAVELLING
FROM WINDSOR TO LUTON
By Bus:
You can catch a Green Line bus from Windsor High Street, outside the
Parish church, which will take you to London Victoria station.
Please see http://www.greenline.co.uk
for more information regarding timetables and tickets.
By Train:
You need to start at Windsor and Eton Central Station, from here take
the train to Slough. When you arrive in Slough take the train to London
Paddington Station. From Paddington you will need to take the underground
to St Pancras Domestic Station. From here you can board a train to
Luton Airport Parkway.
For more information regarding tickets and planning your journey please
see http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
By Car:
If you are travelling to Luton Airport from Windsor you will need
to join the M4 at junction 6 heading eastbound. Join the M25 at junction
4b going northbound. Leave the M25 at junction 21a, bear left and
join M1 northbound. Stay on M1 until junction 10, exit the motorway,
bear right and follow signs to Luton airport.
By Taxi:
Travelling to Luton is going cost around £48 for a one-way trip.
We recommend Windsor Cars: 01753 677677 or 5 Star Cars: 01753 858888.
Please see the guest resource page on our website for more taxi company
information.
USEFUL LINKS
http://www.heathrowairport.com/
http://www.stanstedairport.com/
http://www.gatwickairport.com/
http://www.london-luton.co.uk/en/
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
http://www.greenline.co.uk/
http://www.rainbowfares.com/
http://www.nationalexpress.com/
http://www.firstgroup.com/index.php
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