Heathrow layover tour
Windsor Castle on a Heathrow layover
Private driver from Heathrow to Windsor Castle and back. You choose how long to stay.
Plan your layover visit
Heathrow → Windsor Castle → Heathrow · private driver · pay online
Round trip with 2 hrs at Windsor Castle:
- Saloon
- £264
- Estate
- £279
- MPV
- £298
Includes the drive both ways and your driver waiting. Larger vehicles and your exact terminal price on the next step.
Pickup and drop-off are set to Heathrow — change them to your arrival and departure terminals. Entry tickets aren't included.
How your layover visit works
- 1
Land and clear the border
Collect any bags you need and come through UK border control.
- 2
Meet your driver
Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board, and tracks your flight in case it lands early or late.
- 3
Drive to Windsor Castle
About 20 minutes, depending on traffic.
- 4
Explore at your own pace
Your driver waits for the time you chose; your bags stay in the car.
- 5
Back to Heathrow
Dropped at your departure terminal in good time for your flight.
Is my layover long enough?
As a rough guide: about an hour after landing for the border, the drive both ways, your time at Windsor Castle, and back at Heathrow at least 2½ hours before departure. Allow more for long-haul flights, checked bags or busy periods.
| Time at Windsor Castle | Layover of at least | Saloon from |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hr | 5 hr 30 min | £204 |
| 2 hrs | 6 hr 30 min | £264 |
| 3 hrs | 7 hr 30 min | £324 |
| 4 hrs | 8 hr 30 min | £384 |
Before you book
Entering the UK
You’ll pass UK border control. Many travellers need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) — check GOV.UK.
Tickets and opening times
Entry tickets aren’t included. Opening days and times change through the year, so check the official visitor information before you travel.
Waiting time
Your driver's time at Windsor Castle is £60 per hour, charged in 15-minute blocks. Need longer on the day? Tell your driver; extra waiting is charged at the same rate.
Travelling with children
Child seats are free in an MPV or larger and £10 each in an Estate. They can’t be fitted in a Saloon or Executive car.
Questions
How long is the drive from Heathrow to Windsor Castle?
About 20 minutes each way, depending on traffic and your terminal.
How much does it cost?
The round trip with no waiting starts from £144 for a Saloon. Your driver's waiting time at Windsor Castle is added at £60 per hour, charged in 15-minute blocks — so 2 hrs at Windsor Castle comes to £264 for a Saloon. Your exact price, for your terminals and vehicle, is shown before you pay.
Can I choose how long to stay?
Yes. Pick from 1 hr to 4 hrs on this page, and you can still change it on the next step.
How long a layover do I need?
As a rough guide, allow about an hour after landing to get through UK border control, the drive both ways, your time at Windsor Castle, and be back at Heathrow at least 2½ hours before your departure — more for long-haul flights or if you have bags to check. Your airline's advice comes first.
What if my flight lands late?
Your driver tracks your flight, and the first 30 minutes of waiting after landing are free. If a delay squeezes your layover, you can shorten your visit — just tell your driver.
Can I leave my luggage in the car?
Yes — your bags stay in the vehicle with your driver while you visit.
Are Windsor Castle tickets included?
No. Book entry tickets separately, and check opening days and times before you travel — they change through the year.
Do I need a visa to leave the airport?
It depends on your nationality. You must pass UK border control, and many travellers need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Check GOV.UK before you book.
Can you provide child seats?
Yes, in the right vehicle: child seats are free in an MPV or larger and £10 each in an Estate. They can't be fitted in a Saloon or Executive car, so families should book an MPV.
Changing planes somewhere else? Windsor Castle on a Gatwick layover
Not on a layover? See the Windsor Castle private tour or a Heathrow to Windsor Castle transfer.