What is the cheapest way to get from Windsor Castle to Charing Cross?

The cheapest way to get from Windsor Castle to Charing Cross is to line 702 bus which costs £2 - £10 and takes 1h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Windsor Castle to Charing Cross?

The fastest way to get from Windsor Castle to Charing Cross is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Windsor Castle and Charing Cross?

No, there is no direct bus from Windsor Castle to Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from WH Smith and arriving at Charing Cross via Hyde Park Corner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Windsor Castle and Charing Cross?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Windsor & Eton Riverside and arriving at London Waterloo. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from Windsor Castle to Charing Cross?

The distance between Windsor Castle and Charing Cross is 26 miles. The road distance is 22.8 miles.

How do I travel from Windsor Castle to Charing Cross without a car?

The best way to get from Windsor Castle to Charing Cross without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £9 - £19.

How long does it take to get from Windsor Castle to Charing Cross?

The train from Windsor & Eton Riverside to London Waterloo takes 58 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Windsor Castle to Charing Cross bus from?

Windsor Castle to Charing Cross bus services, operated by Reading Buses, depart from WH Smith station.

Where do I catch the Windsor Castle to Charing Cross train from?

Windsor Castle to Charing Cross train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Windsor & Eton Riverside station.

Train or bus from Windsor Castle to Charing Cross?

The best way to get from Windsor Castle to Charing Cross is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £9 - £19. Alternatively, you can line 702 bus, which costs £2 - £10 and takes 1h 54m.

Where does the Windsor Castle to Charing Cross bus arrive?

Windsor Castle to Charing Cross bus services, operated by Reading Buses, arrive at Hyde Park Corner station.

Where does the Windsor Castle to Charing Cross train arrive?

Windsor Castle to Charing Cross train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Windsor Castle to Charing Cross?

Yes, the driving distance between Windsor Castle to Charing Cross is 23 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Windsor Castle to Charing Cross.

How do I get a train ticket from Windsor Castle to Charing Cross?

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Where can I stay near Charing Cross?

There are 20267+ hotels available in Charing Cross.

Windsor Castle to Charing Cross - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 702 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Windsor Castle to Charing Cross by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Windsor & Eton Riverside to London WaterlooWindsor & Eton Riverside - London Waterloo
1h 4m
£9–19
Line 702 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from WH Smith to Hyde Park Corner702
1h 54m
£3–10
Drive 22.7 mi
1. Drive from Windsor Castle to Charing Cross22.7 mi
39 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Windsor Castle to Charing Cross22.7 mi
39 min
£95–120
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from WH Smith to Heathrow Terminal 5703
2. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Leicester Square stationPiccadilly
1h 48m

Windsor Castle to Charing Cross by foot and train

244Weekly Services

1h 4mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 25.7 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Windsor Castle, Windsor and Maidenhead, England and Charing Cross, Greater London, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Windsor & Eton Riverside to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £9–19 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, Reading Buses operates a bus from WH Smith to Hyde Park Corner every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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