How to get from Kensington Palace to Windsor Castle by train and tube?

By train and tube

To get from Kensington Palace to Windsor Castle in Windsor, you’ll need to take one tube line and 2 train lines: take the CIRCLE tube from High Street Kensington station to Paddington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Slough station to Windsor & Eton Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is £15.50.

55min£15.50
Walk to tube station
Tube - CIRCLE
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Windsor Castle
Leaves from High Street Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    High Street Kensington
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for tube
    CIRCLE
    Edgware Road
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Paddington
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paddington
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Didcot Parkway
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Slough
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Windsor & Eton Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Windsor & Eton Central
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Windsor Castle
    Walk to
    Windsor Castle
    Thames Street
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tube via DISTRICT, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY

To get from Kensington Palace to Windsor Castle in Windsor, you’ll need to take one tube line and 2 train lines: take the DISTRICT tube from High Street Kensington station to Paddington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Slough station to Windsor & Eton Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is £15.50.

60min£15.50
Walk to tube station
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Windsor Castle
Leaves from High Street Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    High Street Kensington
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for tube
    DISTRICT
    Edgware Road
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Paddington
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paddington
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Didcot Parkway
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Slough
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Windsor & Eton Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Windsor & Eton Central
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Windsor Castle
    Walk to
    Windsor Castle
    Thames Street
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kensington Palace to Windsor Castle

The distance between Kensington Palace, Windsor and Windsor Castle, Windsor is approximately 23.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kensington Palace to Windsor Castle by train and tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in Windsor – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace is located at Palace Avenue, Windsor and the nearest public transport station is Kensington Palace (N).

Tube stations close to Kensington Palace:

  • Lancaster Gate
  • Notting Hill Gate
  • Bayswater

Bus stations close to Kensington Palace:

  • Kensington Palace (N)
  • Kensington Palace (M)
  • Palace Gate (RH)

Public transport stations close to Windsor Castle, Windsor

Windsor Castle is located at Thames Street, Windsor and the nearest public transport station is Wh Smith, Windsor Town Centre.

Train stations close to Windsor Castle:

  • Windsor & Eton Central
  • Slough

Bus stations close to Windsor Castle:

  • Wh Smith, Windsor Town Centre
  • Castle Hill, Windsor Town Centre
  • Barclays Bank, Windsor Town Centre

Related Routes

Alternative route by train and tube via DISTRICT, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY

To get from Kensington Palace to Windsor Castle in Windsor, you’ll need to take one tube line and 2 train lines: take the DISTRICT tube from High Street Kensington station to Paddington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Slough station to Windsor & Eton Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is £15.50.

60min£15.50
Walk to tube station
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Windsor Castle
Leaves from High Street Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    High Street Kensington
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for tube
    DISTRICT
    Edgware Road
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Paddington
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paddington
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Didcot Parkway
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Slough
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Windsor & Eton Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Windsor & Eton Central
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Windsor Castle
    Walk to
    Windsor Castle
    Thames Street
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kensington Palace to Windsor Castle?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line CIRCLE, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kensington Palace to Windsor Castle?

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct tube between Kensington Palace and Windsor Castle?

    No, you’ll have to take one tube line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which tube line goes from Kensington Palace to Windsor Castle?

    The CIRCLE tube line goes from High Street Kensington station near Kensington Palace in Kensington to Edgware Road station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Windsor Castle station near Windsor Castle in Windsor.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kensington Palace to Windsor Castle by tube and train?

    The total travel time between Kensington Palace in Kensington and Windsor Castle in Windsor by tube and train is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the tube near Kensington Palace to get to Windsor Castle?

    Get on the CIRCLE tube from the High Street Kensington station near Kensington Palace in Kensington.

  • Where do I get off the tube when travelling between Kensington Palace and Windsor Castle?

    Get off the tube at the Windsor Castle station, which is closest to Windsor Castle in Windsor.

  • How much is the tube fare from Kensington Palace to Windsor Castle?

    The ride from Kensington Palace to Windsor Castle costs £15.50.

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