Getting Around

Getting around Windsor and Maidenhead by bus

Buses are an easy and affordable way to travel around the Royal Borough.  Plan your bus journey from start to finish with Traveline, or alternatively find out more about using buses by taking a look at the Royal Borough's bus routes.

Legoland Windsor Shuttle Bus

The Legoland shuttle service operates between Windsor town centre and Legoland.

Getting around Windsor and Maidenhead by taxi and private hire vehicle

Taxis (Hackney Carriages) and private hire vehicles are a convenient way of getting around. Taxis can be hailed on street or from a rank, but private hire vehicles must be pre-booked by phone, post or in person at the operator’s office.  Read more about Hackney Carriage Fares here.

The main taxi ranks are Thames Street, Windsor (outside Windsor Castle); Farm Yard, Windsor (outside Windsor and Eton Riverside Station); Station Forecourt, Maidenhead; Station Forecourt, Ascot.

A number of taxis have been adapted to meet the needs of disabled people and wheelchair users. Read more on our Travelling with a Disability page.

Cycling routes in Windsor and Maidenhead

The Royal Borough Cycle Map shows quiet roads that are suitable for cycling as well as dedicated cycle routes. It also shows locations of local bike shops and town centre cycle parking.

Windsor Great Park is an ideal location to explore by bike. Motor vehicles are restricted, so visitors will often enjoy traffic-free roads. Cyclists must keep to permitted roads and paths, and off-road cycling is not permitted. A guide to cycling in the Park can be downloaded from Windsor Great Park's website.

Bike hire in Windsor

Why not use pedal power and explore the Windsor area by bike?  There are two Windsor-based companies offering a range of hybrid and road bikes for hire by the day or for a few days.  Take a look at Windsor Cycle Hire and The Bike Company for more information.

Windsor and local area road closures

We hope you have a trouble-free journey to Windsor.  Please visit our travel information page for information on any temporary road closures that may affect your journey time and route choice.