Travel Information

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is just 30 miles west of London with Heathrow Airport even closer, just 15 minutes away. Luton and Gatwick Airports are both within an hour's drive.

The whole of the Royal Borough is easily accessible via the major motorway networks of the M3, M4, M25 and M40.

The Windsor area is also well served by public transport, with a direct bus from London Victoria and two train stations connecting to London and the West Country.

Getting here

Whatever your method of travel you will find that the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is easily accessible. Find out more about getting here from the airports, by rail on the train, by bus and coach, on foot or by bike and by car.

Getting around

When you're here, find out more about getting around by bus, shuttle service, taxi or private hire vehicle and bike.

Road closures that may affect your journey

Visit National Highways for information on improvements and major road projects that may affect your journey.

Carols on the Hill, Windsor

The temporary closure of Sheet Street, High Street, Thames Street, Castle Hill and St Albans Street will take place on Friday 12th December 2025 for the annual Carols on the Hill service.  The closures are considered necessary for the safety and enjoyment of the anticipated large number of people that will attend the event and occupy the public highway.  Road Closures: Castle Hill 5.00pm – 7.30pm.  High Street and Thames Street 5.45pm – 7.30pm.  Parking suspensions will be in place along High Street and Thames Street 3pm – 7.30pm.  We kindly ask that you make a note of the above times and ensure that you restrict any vehicle movement in and around Windsor.  Footways will always remain open during the evening and there will be stewarding at all main closure points.

Windsor road closures for the guard march

The guard march is a unique event that takes place in central Windsor.

Please note that traffic is stopped when the guards make their way between Victoria Barracks on Sheet Street, along the High Street and into Windsor Castle.

Traffic wardens and police control traffic on the following approaches to the centre of town: Thames Street, the junction of Victoria Street and Sheet Street and near the junction of Frances Road and Sheet Street.

Traffic is usually stopped between 10:45am and 11:00am (as the guards march to the Castle) and between 11:15am and 11:30am (as they return to Victoria Barracks).

Find out more information about the guard march.