How to get from Westminster to Windsor Castle by train and tube?

By train and tube

To get from Westminster to Windsor Castle in Windsor, you’ll need to take one tube line and 2 train lines: take the DISTRICT tube from Westminster station to Ealing Broadway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH 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 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Windsor Castle
Leaves from Westminster

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tube station
    Start from tube station
    Westminster
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for tube
    DISTRICT
    Ealing Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Ealing Broadway
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Reading
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Slough
    20 min
  • 6
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Windsor & Eton Central
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Windsor & Eton Central
    6 min
  • 8
    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 CIRCLE, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY

To get from Westminster to Windsor Castle in Windsor, you’ll need to take one tube line and 2 train lines: take the CIRCLE tube from Westminster 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 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is £15.50.

90min£15.50
Tube - CIRCLE
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Windsor Castle
Leaves from Westminster

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tube station
    Start from tube station
    Westminster
  • 2
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for tube
    CIRCLE
    Hammersmith
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Paddington
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Bristol Parkway
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Slough
    18 min
  • 6
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Windsor & Eton Central
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Windsor & Eton Central
    6 min
  • 8
    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 Westminster to Windsor Castle

The distance between Westminster, Windsor and Windsor Castle, Windsor is approximately 24.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Westminster 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 Westminster

Westminster is located at Westminster, Windsor and the nearest public transport station is Westminster Stn / Parliament Square (A).

Tube stations close to Westminster:

  • Embankment
  • St James's Park

Bus stations close to Westminster:

  • Westminster Stn / Parliament Square (A)
  • Westminster Stn / Parliament Square (G)
  • Parliament Square

River Bus stations close to Westminster:

  • Embankment Pier
  • London Eye Waterloo Pier

Public transport stations close to Windsor Castle, Windsor

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

Train stations close to Windsor Castle:

  • Slough
  • Windsor & Eton Central

Bus stations close to Windsor Castle:

  • Barclays Bank, Windsor Town Centre
  • Castle Hill, Windsor Town Centre
  • Parish Church, Windsor Town Centre

Related Routes

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

To get from Westminster to Windsor Castle in Windsor, you’ll need to take one tube line and 2 train lines: take the CIRCLE tube from Westminster 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 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is £15.50.

90min£15.50
Tube - CIRCLE
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Windsor Castle
Leaves from Westminster

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tube station
    Start from tube station
    Westminster
  • 2
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for tube
    CIRCLE
    Hammersmith
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Paddington
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Bristol Parkway
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Slough
    18 min
  • 6
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Windsor & Eton Central
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Windsor & Eton Central
    6 min
  • 8
    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 Westminster to Windsor Castle?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line CIRCLE, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct tube between Westminster and Windsor Castle?

    No, you’ll have to take one tube line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which tube line goes from Westminster to Windsor Castle?

    The DISTRICT tube line goes from Ealing Broadway station near Westminster in Westminster to Ealing Broadway 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 Westminster to Windsor Castle by tube and train?

    The total travel time between Westminster in Westminster and Windsor Castle in Windsor by tube and train is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the DISTRICT tube from the Ealing Broadway station near Westminster in Westminster.

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

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

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