What bus goes from London to Windsor Castle?

by Coach: The cheapest way of traveling to Windsor Castle from London is via coach. The Green Line No. 702 has daily regular coach services which run from Victoria Coach Station.

How do you get from London to Windsor Castle?

Getting to Windsor by train is easy, trains to Windsor and Eton Riverside run regularly from London Paddington and Waterloo to Windsor and Eton Central train station, which is just a 10-minute walk from Windsor Castle. Journeys take less than an hour from the capital.

Can you use Oyster card to get to Windsor Castle?

Travelling from London Windsor is located outside of the London fare zones, so make sure you have a valid train ticket that covers your whole journey as London Travelcards, Oyster cards and contactless aren’t valid.

Should I buy tickets in advance for Windsor Castle?

Tickets must be booked in advance. Tickets for Royal Borough Advantage Card holders are available on the day (subject to availability) or can be prebooked by telephone only (transaction fee payable). Visit Windsor Castle’s Practical Information page to find out more.

Where is Buckingham Palace compared to Windsor Castle?

Location of the attractions Buckingham Palace is in London while Windsor Castle is outside the city. Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative HQ of the monarch of the United Kingdom. Windsor Castle is the royal residence in the English county of Berkshire.

Which train station is closer to Windsor Castle?

Windsor is served by two train stations, Windsor and Eton Central and Windsor and Eton Riverside. Both are situated within a few minutes’ walk of Windsor Castle and the town’s other attractions.

Is it worth visiting Windsor Castle?

The town is very compact; the castle is worth seeing, but you *could* spend half a day here, or you could spend almost all day if you include a walk over the river to Eton and a trip on the river aswell.

Can you walk around Windsor Castle for free?

Don’t forget that entry to Windsor Castle is free with our Residents’ Advantage Card and the Castle offers many great free family activities at weekends and school holidays.

What is the nearest tube station to Windsor Castle?

What’s the nearest tube station to Windsor Castle in Kensington? The Notting Hill Gate station is the nearest one to Windsor Castle in Kensington.

Is Oyster cheaper than contactless?

It’s publicised that if you use contactless to pay for travel in London, it’s the same price as using an Oyster card. Of course, if you have a railcard discount (or similar) applied to your Oyster, that will always be cheaper than contactless. Discounts cannot be applied to contactless payment cards.

Is it cheaper to get a Travelcard or Oyster card?

As a general rule a Travelcard is more expensive than an Oyster card or Contactless payment card. The exception is if you make 3 or more journeys for 6 days or more within a 7 day period. In this case a 7 day Travelcard works out cheaper than an Oyster or Contactless payment card.

Is there a dress code for Windsor Castle?

There is no formal dress code required to enter the Palace. Alternative arrangements can be made for visitors with disabilities on request.

What is the best time to visit Windsor Castle?

The best time to visit Windsor Castle is between 11 am, and 11.30 am. As soon as Windsor Castle opens at 10 am, coach tours from London start arriving. These groups leave after the Change of Guard, which happens between 11, and 11.30 am, after which the crowd thins down drastically.

How long do you need at Windsor Castle?

How long your visit will take and queues. During the winter months when there are no queues, the average visitor will take 90 minutes to two hours in the Castle, although the official Windsor Castle website suggest three hours or more.