How to get to Windsor castle by tube / train ?

Question

I live in Leytonstone (central line tube station). i want to visit Windsor castle tomorrow and am not sure about how to get there. i wish to take the tube and train. Where do i get the train ?What station does one get off ? I have tried to look it up on the web but am confused.

Answer 1

Option 1:

Tube to Paddington. Train to Slough. Train to Windsor.

Option 2:

Tube to Waterloo. Direct train to Windsor. This route is slower than Option 1.

Answer 2

Outside the castle. There is the Windsor market hall. It's on stilts. Nearby is a wonky building (you'll know it when you see it) that contains a nice little cafe for a cuppa tea and a bun.

Explore the shops and wee streets behind these buildings.

Stand facing Queen Victoria's statue with the castle entrance behind you. Now turn left and walk. About 600 yards along a road will join from the left. This passes the front of the castle mews. You'll see a tatty looking Well near the junction. This is where Prince Albert got his water from. It was polluted with cholera and eventually killed him. Don't drink it.

Keep marching and you walk down a cul-de-sac about 500 yards long. Pass through the gate at the end and you're in the Long Walk. Stunning view of the castle to your left and a nice long stroll to King George's equestrian statue to your right.

Enjoy.

Answer 3

need to take the train..n tube..paddington..get off at Windsor

Answer 4

There are two ways to travel. One is Central Line to Liverpool Street, change to Circle to Paddington, then train to Slough, change to branch line train to Windsor and Eton Central. This station is right opposite the Castle. Alternatively, Central Line to Tottenham Court Road, change to Northern Line (southbound) to Waterloo, then mainline train from Waterloo to Windsor and Eton Riverside. Both the Windsor stations are terminus stations, so there is no problem about missing your stop. Both the Paddington(26 and 56 mins past hour) and Waterloo (22 & 52 mins past hour) services are every 30 mins off peak. The Paddington journey is 34 mins, the Waterloo one 54.

In Windsor there is the river in addition to the Castle, and in Eton, the college, to see.

Answer 5

You will need to catch the central line to Bank, the you can get the Waterloo & City line (Monday-fridays only) to Waterloo where you can then catch a train to Windsor.

Answer 6

Depends if you want Windsor and Eton, or Windsor Riverside.

They are two different stations each either side of the Thames I believe. One service departs from Waterloo, the other Paddington. Make sure you do check before travel.

And they are outside the Travelcard / Oyster areas so you will need to ensure you get a Rail Ticket as well.