wanting to visit Windsor-need advise re: transportation from LHR
Mar 15, 2015, 1:18 pm
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wanting to visit Windsor-need advise re: transportation from LHR
Hi everyone
I am re-posting this as i may have posted it on the wrong thread...
I will be spending half day in London and staying in hotel at T5 at LHR. I would like to visit Windsor castle or neighborhood. What is the easiest way to get there? I do not mind taxi. How do I arrange for one? DO i ask concierge? How much on average trip from LHR to Windsor would cost? How about getting back? How do I get taxi/transportation? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I am re-posting this as i may have posted it on the wrong thread...
I will be spending half day in London and staying in hotel at T5 at LHR. I would like to visit Windsor castle or neighborhood. What is the easiest way to get there? I do not mind taxi. How do I arrange for one? DO i ask concierge? How much on average trip from LHR to Windsor would cost? How about getting back? How do I get taxi/transportation? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Mar 15, 2015, 2:32 pm
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I did this several years ago. My recollection is that I took the bus to Slough (Bus 81?) and then took the short train from Slough to Windsor. That said, I did it from a Bath Rd. hotel, so there seems to be a different bus to Slough from LHR. The bus trip to Slough seemed slow... certainly unremarkable, but the train to Windsor was nice and quick (5-10min?). I want to say it was less than 5 GBP one way.
Mar 15, 2015, 2:43 pm
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Mar 15, 2015, 3:24 pm
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Perfectly do-able by public transport from T5 (or the central area).
However, for better advice, can I ask what hotel you are staying in?
Unless it is the Sofitel, most hotels marketed 'for T5' are actually a distance away from the airport. This may impact the advice for travel depending upon where you actually are.
However, for better advice, can I ask what hotel you are staying in?
Unless it is the Sofitel, most hotels marketed 'for T5' are actually a distance away from the airport. This may impact the advice for travel depending upon where you actually are.
Mar 15, 2015, 6:20 pm
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Perfectly do-able by public transport from T5 (or the central area).
However, for better advice, can I ask what hotel you are staying in?
Unless it is the Sofitel, most hotels marketed 'for T5' are actually a distance away from the airport. This may impact the advice for travel depending upon where you actually are.
However, for better advice, can I ask what hotel you are staying in?
Unless it is the Sofitel, most hotels marketed 'for T5' are actually a distance away from the airport. This may impact the advice for travel depending upon where you actually are.
Mar 15, 2015, 7:46 pm
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I used to stay in Eton (across the river from Windsor) on my trips to the UK. I had the BA arrivals lounge call me a minicab from Windsor/Eton to pick me up. You could have the Sofitel do the same. At that time, they did not take credit cards.
Mar 15, 2015, 7:59 pm
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There is a bus - the 77 - that runs every 30mins, costs £4.80 and takes about 40mins. It goes from the station in T5 so very easy.
However a cab is generally £15-18. Windsor 5 star have been very good with about a 20min lead time from call to arrival. Coming back either ask the driver to book a time/place for you or there is a cab rank opposite the Castle and Central railway station. Or get the bus which stops centrally.
Let me know if you want any exceedingly details instructions!
Do check out (and ideally reserve) lunch at the Two Brewers. And precook your castle ticket as the queue can long.
However a cab is generally £15-18. Windsor 5 star have been very good with about a 20min lead time from call to arrival. Coming back either ask the driver to book a time/place for you or there is a cab rank opposite the Castle and Central railway station. Or get the bus which stops centrally.
Let me know if you want any exceedingly details instructions!
Do check out (and ideally reserve) lunch at the Two Brewers. And precook your castle ticket as the queue can long.
Mar 16, 2015, 5:10 am
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Yes the bus 77 from terminal 5,taxi will be about £20:00,a local firm is Sovereign,01753-577577,Windsor can get busy even out of season,the pubs are always busy,The Castle pub on the hill is good,it is a Weatherspoons pub,the beer is good,and so is the food.I live next door,in Slough....also visit Eton,cross over the river via the bridge,is worth a visit and see the posh school,most of our prime ministers came from there,the class system is still very much alive here I am afraid.
Mar 16, 2015, 7:26 am
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Many thanks for such wonderful tips! I have not decided yet, but taxi looks good as it will take me less time and allow for more time at Windsor. You are all terrific resource!
Mar 16, 2015, 9:25 am
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Mar 16, 2015, 12:38 pm
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Not in this pub,the beer and food are excellent,not all pubs are the same.....I often go to Windsor myself,and use this pub,don't knock it until you have tried it.There are other pubs in Windsor,but no good ones,they are all tourist traps which serve horrible beer,and bland food at extortionate prices.
Mar 16, 2015, 10:42 pm
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Not in this pub,the beer and food are excellent,not all pubs are the same.....I often go to Windsor myself,and use this pub,don't knock it until you have tried it.There are other pubs in Windsor,but no good ones,they are all tourist traps which serve horrible beer,and bland food at extortionate prices.
3 really good recommendations
* Two Brewers - good beer, excellent roasts and fish
* Windsor Castle - good sandwiches, cracking beer
* Duke of Connaught - remarkably decent Thai. well kept beer
I wojld agree there are some bad ones, the little cluster behind the Guildhall are uniformly horrible. But to suggest a chain pub is the best Windsor can do is harsh.
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