Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle from Watford
A day out from Watford to Windsor Castle. Allow 34 minutes; the route runs via the A411, M25 and M4. Windsor Castle lies south-west of Watford, in Berkshire. The route goes by Maple Cross, Colnbrook and Slough. Windsor Castle dates to 1070. Windsor Castle is built in the Perpendicular Gothic style. Among Watford's listed buildings is St Mary's Church (Grade I). Trains call at Watford High Street, 4 minutes from Watford by road. Watford is a market town.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your own front door in Watford. Drop-off is at the visitor entrance, and the car stays while you look round. Pair it with Dorney Court, 16 minutes by road. Back to Watford is 37 minutes. From the Oxford base, Watford is 54.1 miles and 1 hour 3 minutes via the A40 and M40.
- Watford to Windsor Castle34 min, 27.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Windsor Castle to Watford37 min, 28 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Windsor Castle dates to 1070.
Source: wikidata.orgWindsor Castle is built in the Perpendicular Gothic style.
Source: wikidata.orgSt Mary's Church, in central Watford, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to Watford by road is Watford High Street (WFH), about 4 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgWatford is classed as a market town.
Source: wikidata.orgArchitects associated with Windsor Castle include Hugh May.
Source: wikidata.orgWindsor Castle is Grade I listed and is protected as a scheduled monument.
Source: wikidata.orgBy road, the closest National Rail station is Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR), about 4 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Watford to Windsor Castle?
34 minutes (27.4 miles) via the A411, M25 and M4 in clear traffic; the return is 37 minutes.
When is Windsor Castle open?
Opening days vary through the year; check the house's calendar before you go.
Is the train an alternative?
The house's own nearest station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, 4 minutes away by road; a car goes door to door.
Where can we eat or stay nearby?
The Castle Hotel, 4 minutes away from Windsor Castle.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
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