Southampton to Heathrow Airport Transfer with Windsor Castle Stop

Skip the airport dash: stop at a royal castle on the way

A private transfer from Southampton to Heathrow Airport that includes a two-hour stop at Windsor Castle, one of England's working royal residences. You'll have time to pick up a free multimedia guide (available in five languages) and walk the grounds. If the timing aligns, you can catch the Changing of the Guard at 10:45am on certain days. The driver handles the route while you decide how much time to spend at the castle.

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From £ 430 to £ 500 per group, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Passengers 1-2 21 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00 Up to 2 per booking Duration: 4 hours, including a 2-hour stop at Windsor Castle. The journey from Southampton takes 1.5 hours to Windsor and 20 minutes from Windsor to LHR. Mercedes E-Class or similar: these vehicles accommodate up to 2 passengers. Maximum luggage capacity: 3 large cases (23 kg each) and 3 carry-on bags (10 kg each). Pickup is included.

Passengers 1 to 6 21 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00 Up to 6 per booking Duration: 4 hours, including a 2-hour stop at Windsor Castle. The trip from Southampton to Windsor takes 1.5 hours, and from Windsor to LHR takes 20 minutes. Executive 7-seater van: these vehicles seat up to 6 passengers. Maximum luggage capacity: 6 large cases (23 kg each) and 6 carry-on bags (10 kg each). Pickup is included.

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What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for your group.
• pickup from your Southampton cruise terminal or hotel.
• bottled water during the transfer.
• two hours of stop time at Windsor Castle.
• multimedia guide access at the castle (available in multiple languages).

Times

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• Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday 08:00 08:15 08:30 08:45 09:00 09:15 09:30 09:45 10:00 10:15 10:30 10:45 11:00 11:15 11:30 11:45 12:00 12:15 12:30 12:45 13:00

Information

Private transfer from Southampton to Heathrow Airport with a two-hour stop at Windsor Castle.

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Audio guide English, Spanish, French, German and Italian Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. You can choose from 49 pickup points. See the pickup points

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Pets welcome Public transport nearby

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The experience

This transfer works best if your flight leaves in the afternoon and you're staying in Southampton the night before. The pickup happens at your cruise terminal or hotel, and the driver checks which terminal your ship docked in that morning using the official Southampton Port Authority website. You travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water on board, and the route to Heathrow takes you through Windsor on the way.

At Windsor, you get a full two hours to explore Windsor Castle. The multimedia guides are free and come in English, Spanish, Italian, French and German, so you can move through the state rooms at your own pace without a group. If you time it right for a 10:45am Changing of the Guard ceremony (which happens on select days), you can watch from the castle grounds. From there, a short walk takes you down toward the River Thames and across the bridge into Eton if you want to see more. You'll need to book your castle tickets in advance on the official Windsor website: the castle closes for special occasions since it's still a working royal residence.

If two hours isn't enough, you can add extra time at Windsor for £40 per hour (car) or £50 per hour (minivan), paid to the driver on the day in cash or by card. This needs to be arranged when you book. Once you leave Windsor, the drive to Heathrow is straightforward, and the driver drops you at the terminal with time to spare for check-in.

Top questions

Can I watch the Changing of the Guard at Windsor Castle on this transfer?

The Changing of the Guard happens at 10:45am on select days at Windsor Castle. If your transfer timing aligns with one of those days, you can watch from the castle grounds during your two-hour stop. The castle's official website lists which dates the ceremony takes place, so check before you book.

What's included in the two-hour stop at Windsor Castle?

Your two hours at Windsor Castle include time to explore the grounds and state rooms. Free multimedia guides are available at the castle entrance in English, Spanish, Italian, French and German, so you can navigate at your own pace. You'll need to buy your castle entrance ticket in advance on the official Windsor website.

What happens if I need more than two hours at Windsor?

You can extend your stop at Windsor by paying the driver directly on the day: £40 per hour for a car or £50 per hour for a minivan, in cash or by card. Any extra time must be arranged and confirmed when you make your booking.

How does the pickup work if I'm arriving on a cruise ship?

The driver checks the official Southampton Port Authority website that morning to confirm which terminal your ship has docked in, then picks you up from there. If you're staying at a hotel in Southampton instead, pickup happens at your accommodation.

Is there time to walk from Windsor Castle to Eton during the stop?

Yes. From Windsor Castle, a short walk takes you down toward the River Thames and across the bridge into Eton. You can do this within your two-hour stop, though it depends on how much time you spend inside the castle itself.

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