How to Get to Windsor from London

The city of Windsor is located just 37 kilometers from London, and is a beautiful destination to get in touch with the history of England. A favorite place of the royal family, this town in the county of Berkshire has a lot of charm.

As always, the best option is to book an excursion, since you will be able to relax and enjoy the tour, while the guides take care of everything else. In addition, you will learn all the details and stories that the town of Windsor hides. But if, on the other hand, you prefer to go on your own, you can arrive by train, car or cab. Know all the options, with their advantages and disadvantages.

There are many options for tours to Windsor from London, as it is a very popular destination, but one of the most booked is the tour to Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath, as you can not only visit the city and the traditional Windsor Palace, the only currently inhabited oldest castle in the world, but you can also see two of the most charming places in the UK:

• Bath, where you can marvel at Green Abbey and Pulteney Bridge, one of only five inhabited bridges in the world. In addition, you can tour the Ancient Roman Baths, which are still in operation.
• Stonehenge, where you can discover the deepest traces of the English past, and why not, of the history of mankind, with a stone structure whose construction dates back to no less than 3,100 BC. Definitely two essential places to see if you visit the United Kingdom.

In addition, thanks to the specialized guide, you will learn all about the construction and history of the incredible Windsor Palace, as well as its close relationship with the English royal family. You will visit emblematic places such as Saint Mary's Dollhouse and the beautiful Saint George Chapel, which has been used to celebrate the marriages of the members of the royal family.

• Price: from 94 €.
• Travel time: 12 hours (full day excursion)
• Advantages: you don't have to take care of anything and you will know in detail these three places and their history.
• Disadvantages: It can be a bit tiring for older people or very young children.

Another option is to book a tour to Windsor, Stonehenge and Oxford where you can enjoy a walking tour of the charming and picturesque town of Oxford, one of England's glittering jewels. With its honey-colored buildings, touring the city along with its prestigious university is an unrepeatable experience. An excellent option to complement your visit to Windsor.

It also includes the visit and entrance to the incredible Stonehenge, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is an amazing megalithic monument, no less than 5,000 years old, which even today still raises questions about the purpose of its construction.

In this tour you will have the opportunity to know in detail these three places, without having to worry about transportation and other organizational issues. Keep in mind that the bus has all the comforts for you to enjoy the trip 100%. This is one of the best tours to do from London, so do not hesitate.

• Price: from 94 €.
• Duration of the trip: 11 hours and 30 minutes.
• Advantages: you do not have to take care of anything, plus you will know in detail these three places and their history, thanks to your specialized guide.
• Disadvantages: The itinerary is closed

Another popular plan is to book an excursion to Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle where, together with an expert guide, you will learn all about the history of two of the most important monuments for the English.

As always, visiting a place we do not know with a guided tour is the best option, since we can learn much more than going on our own, besides not having to deal with all the logistics of transportation and tickets to the various attractions. So, as you can imagine, this option includes, in addition, the tickets and the audio guide.

Get to know in detail both monuments: the royal chambers of Buckingham with its elegant and elegant furnishings and the Chapel of St. George of Windsor. And to finish the tour, you will pass through the Harrod's galleries, the largest in Europe.

• Price: from 149 €.
• Travel time: 8 hours and 30 minutes approximately.
• Advantages: includes tickets to both palaces.
• Disadvantages: there can be up to 50 passengers.

To visit Windsor from the English capital you can choose three different ways. In itself there is not too much difference in terms of time, although perhaps using the A4 and then the M4 will take a few minutes less. Otherwise, you can take the A40 and then the M4.

The journey by car, going at an average speed, is about 40 or 50 minutes, so it is a fairly fast and economical option, since you will not spend more than about 4 or 5 € in fuel, if you have your own car. If, on the other hand, you want to rent a car for the day in London, the average price is about 71 €.

Of course, although you will have the possibility to use the car to visit other nearby areas, you will not have an expert guide to tell you everything about the most important attractions to visit. In addition, you will have to take care of studying the routes, as well as wasting your time buying the different tickets for Windsor Palace, St. George's Chapel, Stonehenge, Oxford, and so on.

• Price: approximately 5 € for fuel or 71 € for renting the car for a day.
• Travel time: approximately 50 minutes.
• Advantages: it is one of the most economical ways to get to Windsor, plus you have the possibility to visit nearby areas and be master of your time.
• Disadvantages: you do not have a guide to explain the details of each attraction and you will have to buy tickets and learn the most convenient routes.

If you are looking for a way to visit Windsor on your own from the English capital and you are on a limited budget, the best option is the train from Paddington Station to Windsor. You'll go all the way across London to Slough, and from there straight to Windsor. The total journey takes an average of 47 minutes and is highly recommended to get to know the suburbs of the capital on the way. The train will leave you at Eton Central station in Windsor and from there it will only take you about 5 minutes on foot.

Definitely, traveling by train is the easiest and cheapest option to get to Windsor from London, although, of course, you will have to hire and pay separately for a guided tour and tickets to the various attractions. An ideal option if you already know Windsor and just want to stroll through its gardens and inside the palace, or if you are not interested in the history itself and just looking to see a different city without going too far from London.

From Eton station in Windsor to the castle you only have to walk about 200 meters approximately, and from the platform you will see the palace walls. After making this visit for free, you may want to experience one of the 10 best tours and excursions in London, you will see why this is one of the favorite options for those who visit the English capital.

• Price: approximately 17 € (round trip).
• Travel time: approximately 47 minutes.
• Advantages: it is the cheapest way to get to Windsor.
• Disadvantages: you do not have a guide to explain the details of each attraction, you must buy tickets and you can not visit nearby areas such as Bath or Stonehenge.

If you prefer to visit the city and Windsor Palace on your own, and you are looking for a quick way to get to the place, the best is definitely the cab. This way you will be able to manage the time at your leisure. However, keep in mind that you will not have a specialized guide to guide you. If you choose this option you will also have to take care of getting the tickets, such as St. George's Chapel or St. Mary's Dollhouse, among others.

If you want to book your cab from London to Windsor you can do it directly from the Internet or by phone. There are many companies that make this journey, given the proximity to Windsor and the popularity of the place. Visiting Windsor by cab is a very good option if you are traveling with children, since you drive and decide your schedule, besides it is one of the fastest ways to get to the place.

You can book your cab from London to Windsor without hesitation, since most of these companies provide excellent service, and scams are not at all frequent. In addition, by hiring the service from the company's website you can have absolute peace of mind.

• Price: from 65 € per leg.
• Duration of the trip: approximately 50 minutes (only the trip).
• Advantages: it is one of the fastest ways to get to Windsor from London.
• Disadvantages: you do not have visits to other locations or a guide who can explain the history of the place, nor do you have the tickets.

While there is a lot to see and do in London, it is precisely because of its proximity that a visit to the town and palace of Windsor is a must to do from the English capital. So if you are on vacation in London and you are planning to visit Windsor you should keep in mind a few things.

• Bring a snack: Whether you take an organized tour or you decide to visit the city on your own, you should take into account to bring some snacks and drinks. These types of excursions do not include lunch, and although there are places and stores to shop afterwards, they are usually more expensive than in London.
• Do some research beforehand about the places you will be visiting: Doing a little research never hurts, it will enrich your visit if you do not opt for a guided tour, and will allow you to enjoy much more of the places you are visiting. In Windsor, Bath or Oxford you have a lot to do, since they are places full of history. Not to mention Stonehenge.
• Choose the best music for your car trip: If you choose to visit Windsor from London by car, you can't miss to choose and put together a playlist according to the English routes, with the best of Brit pop, the Beatles and Oasis. A road trip is always better with good music in the background.
• Take a coat: Depending on the time of the year you visit Windsor you may need some kind of coat or poncho for the rain. Keep in mind that England is a country famous for its changeable weather and gray skies, so it wouldn't hurt to bring an umbrella as well. Remember to always check the weather forecast for the day beforehand, so you know what to expect.
• Spend the night in Windsor or Bath: Spending the night in the city of Windsor or in the beautiful Bath can be a very interesting experience. If you are visiting on your own, I recommend that you take this into account. Anything that escapes the classic tourist experience will bring you closer to the rhythm of life of the locals.