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Day Trip to Windsor by Rail includes entry to Windsor Castle

Activity code: 940
Day Trip to Windsor
Day Trip to Windsor
Day Trip to Windsor by Rail
Windsor Hop on Hop Off
Day Trip to Windsor
Day Trip to Windsor
Day Trip to Windsor by Rail
Windsor Hop on Hop Off
Day Trip to Windsor by Rail includes entry to Windsor Castle
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Highlights Inclusions Description Schedule
Departure London Paddington station
Start Time 8:50am
E-Ticket Accepted

Highlights

  • Enjoy a beautiful day trip to Windsor
  • Easy and convenient way to travel with return train tickets
  • Open return giving you the time you want to explore Windsor
  • Explore the King's royal residence of Windsor Castle
  • Visit St George’s Chapel

Inclusions

What's Included:


  • Standard class return train tickets to Windsor
  • Meet and greet at Paddington station
  • Entry to Windsor Castle

What's Excluded:


  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food and drink
  • Hotel transfers
Please note:
  • Full refund if cancelled up to 14 days prior to travel date.
  • You must change trains at Slough.
  • A full information pack which contains your train and Windsor castle tickets will be emailed to you 10 days before you travel at the latest. 

Description

Explore the beautiful Berkshire town of Windsor at your own pace with this quick and convenient day trip by rail from London’s Paddington Station. Windsor has everything you need for a lovely day out of the capital – rich Royal history, pretty countryside walks and a quaint town centre. It has long been one of the most important towns in Britain’s royal history and is home to the magnificent Windsor Castle – official residence of King Charles III!

Arrive at Paddington Station with plenty of time to spare, to let the excitment grow. You will have been sent your train tickets in advance. A friendly member of staff will also meet you to help with any last minute questions. The train departs at 9.21am, so sit back in your reserved seat and relax as you zoom to Windsor.

Visit Windsor Castle
Find out why this glorious castle was the Queen's favourite weekend residence and explore the sprawling grounds on this relaxing visit, taken at your own pace. See the lavish State Apartments, with artwork by Leonardo Da Vinci and visit St George’s Chapel, the final resting place of Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II.

The tour is unescorted, accompanied by an audio guide and lasts approximately two hours.

Return to London
You are free to choose when you return. Trains return to London every 20-30 minutes until approximately 10pm

The train times are subject to change, depending on availability on the train services. So it is highly important that you leave your contact number & email address to notify about the changes.

Schedule

Departure to Windsor and Eton Central:

Departure time: 9:21am from London Paddington station 
Change at Slough.
Arrival at Windsor and Eton Central: 9:50am

Return to London: You are free to choose when you return. Trains return to London every 20-30 minutes until approximately 10pm.

Windsor Castle: Frequency - every 30 minutes
First entry time – 10:00am
Last entry time – 3:30pm

Windsor Castle closures:

  • Every Tuesday and Wednesday
  • Friday, 29 March 2024 - Castle closed.
  • Sunday, 31 March 2024 - Castle opens at 1:00pm.
  • Sunday, 21 April 2024 - Last admission 12:00pm, Castle closed 1:15pm.
  • Sunday, 16 June 2024 - State Apartments closed
  • Monday, 17 June 2024 - Castle closed
  • 24-26 December Castle closed

St. George’s Chapel

  • St. George’s Chapel is closed to visitors on Sundays as services are held throughout the day. Worshippers are welcome to attend the services.

Semi-State Rooms

  • During the winter months an additional five rooms, known collectively as the Semi-State Rooms, are included in the visitor route.
  • The Semi-State Rooms at Windsor Castle are currently closed and will open later in 2024.