Day Trip to Windsor by Rail includes entry to Windsor Castle

Enjoy a day in Windsor, exploring at your own pace with this relaxing day trip by rail. Begin at Paddington Station, checking in at 8.50am in time ... See more

Enjoy a day in Windsor, exploring at your own pace with this relaxing day trip by rail. Begin at Paddington Station, checking in at 8.50am in time for your departure at 9.21am. Meet a Golden Tours representative at the Information Desk (at Platform 2), and receive your welcome pack containing all you need for the day. All that’s left is to take your seats and head off towards Windsor.
Explore the beautiful Berkshire town of Windsor at your own pace with its rich Royal history, pretty countryside walks and a quaint town centre.

Visit Windsor Castle
Discover why this impressive castle is The Queen’s favourite weekend residence and explore the rich history contained within its walls. See Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, explore the opulent State Apartments with their priceless artworks, including pieces by Rembrandt and Leonardo Da Vinci and pay a visit to St George’s Chapel, the final resting place of Queen Mary, Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.

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

Please Note: 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. Days of Operation: Thursday to Monday only.

Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Meeting Point: London Paddington station, Praed St, London W2 1HB
Train Departure time: 9:20am
Arrival at Windsor and Eton Central: 0:02am

Sundays
Meeting Point: London Paddington station, Praed St, London W2 1HB
Train Departure time: 9:42am
Arrival at Windsor and Eton Central: 10:18am

Please note there is an interchanged at Slough Station as there is no direct train to Windsor and Eton Central from/to Paddington.

Windsor Castle is only open on Thursday to Monday:
1st of March to 31st of October
10am - 5.15pm (last admission time 4pm)

1st of November to 28th of February
10am - 4.15pm (last admission time 3pm)

• 25 and 26 December – Castle completely closed.

St. George’s Chapel
The chapel closes early on the following date:
Thursday, 23 December (closed from 13:00)
Friday, 24 December (closed from 13:00)
St George’s Chapel is also closed to visitors on Sundays as services are held throughout the day. Worshippers are welcome to attend the services.

Queen Mary's Dolls' House
Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House is currently closed for planned improvement works. See less