Travel
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.
You can take a leisurely cycle ride to Windsor from central London Paddington courtesy of Cycle UK – see their webpage here.
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 a satellite centre and is by appointment. All contact should be made through the main Centre at Maidenhead. 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, see the Royal Borough website here.
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 Green Line 702 bus service runs between London and Windsor, taking about 1 hour and 30 minutes. The bus departs from London Victoria and calls at various stops like Hyde Park Corner and Kensington
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 Five Star Cars on 01753 858888.
TRAVELLING FROM WINDSOR TO LONDON –
By Bus:
The Green Line 702 bus service runs from Windsor to London and takes about an hour and a half. London Line 702 connects with the London Underground and National Rail services at both Hammersmith and London Victoria, allowing connections to destinations across the city. It also serves the Royal Albert Hall, which is just a short walk from some of London’s world-class museums such as the Natural History Museum and the V&A.
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 National Rail
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 £12.
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:
Drive along the Windsor relief road to get to Slough – it is a 5 minute journey 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 £20.
We recommend Windsor Cars: 01753 677677 or 5 Star Cars: 01753 858888.
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 this website 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 £20 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!
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 £60, 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.
TRAVELLING FROM WINDSOR TO GATWICK –
By Bus:
You can catch a bus from Windsor High Street, outside the parish church, to Gatwick Norther Terminal.
Please see this site for more details.
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.
TRAVELLING TO WINDSOR BY BOAT –
French Brothers operate a peaceful alternative to road and rail transport when travelling to and from Windsor.
Throughout the summer months join their Runnymede to Windsor and Maidenhead to Windsor return services and enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Thames whilst beating the traffic. With a large fleet of modern boats running services on numerous days throughout the week you can park and ride into Windsor whilst enjoying unique views of Windsor Castle from the Thames.
The Runnymede to Windsor service also benefits from free parking when taking the full return trip.
For full details and to book online see: French Brothers
