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| There are many good maps which show the way to our B&B but the best is perhaps found on Google Maps. All you need to do is click on the address below and you will be taken straight to it: Google Map for Barbara's B&B Windsor |
Taxis from the Airport
If you are flying into Heathrow, just simply picking up a London Black Cab can be expensive. They are allowed to charge £35 for
going outside the M25 Motorway (and they do, plus whatever is on the meter). Even though this was brought in for journeys from
Central London when there would be no chance of a return fare, an eight mile journey from the airport to Windsor can cost you
£50 - £55 as a result. If you phone one the local "mini-cab" firms from Windsor they will meet you at an appointed location and
charge you £15 - £18 (always ask).
So when you arrive at the airport (as soon as you can) phone 01753 841414 for Windsor Radio Cars or 01753 858888 for 5 Star
Taxis. Tell them where you are in the arrival process and they will know how long it will take to get outside. As you are working
on a fixed price, there is no benefit to wandering around Windsor with their meter running.
If you are flying into Heathrow, just simply picking up a London Black Cab can be expensive. They are allowed to charge £35 for
going outside the M25 Motorway (and they do, plus whatever is on the meter). Even though this was brought in for journeys from
Central London when there would be no chance of a return fare, an eight mile journey from the airport to Windsor can cost you
£50 - £55 as a result. If you phone one the local "mini-cab" firms from Windsor they will meet you at an appointed location and
charge you £15 - £18 (always ask).
So when you arrive at the airport (as soon as you can) phone 01753 841414 for Windsor Radio Cars or 01753 858888 for 5 Star
Taxis. Tell them where you are in the arrival process and they will know how long it will take to get outside. As you are working
on a fixed price, there is no benefit to wandering around Windsor with their meter running.
| Windsor Castle from the Brocas Meadows |
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| Barbara's B & B, Windsor |
Getting Out of Windsor
By car:
1. To Heathrow Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Back to the roundabout under the relief road, third exit towards Slough. At M4
roundabout turn right (third exit) then M4 east to the Airport Spur. Clearly signposted for hire car return (all main brands). The
journey to Heathrow varies depending on the time of day - outside the rush hour it can be 20 minutes but in busy periods you
should double that.
2. To Terminals 4 and 5. As above but take M25 south then off at first junction (T5) or second junction (T4) and follow the
signs.
3. To London – as above but keep heading east on M4 (20 miles)
4. To the north and east – either M25 then M1/A1(M) or M11. Alternatively, two junctions west on the M4, then the A404(M)
and A404 to the M40 for Birmingham/M42/M5/M6
5. To the south, Gatwick and Folkestone/Dover – M25, then M3 or A3, M23 or M26/M20
By train:
1. Central Station – shuttle to Slough, then London Paddington or the West Country
2. Riverside Station – London Waterloo via Staines and Clapham Junction
By bus:
Stop 50 metres right - Airport buses, Slough, Maidenhead or in the High Street opposite the Parish Church or the Theatre Royal
By car:
1. To Heathrow Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Back to the roundabout under the relief road, third exit towards Slough. At M4
roundabout turn right (third exit) then M4 east to the Airport Spur. Clearly signposted for hire car return (all main brands). The
journey to Heathrow varies depending on the time of day - outside the rush hour it can be 20 minutes but in busy periods you
should double that.
2. To Terminals 4 and 5. As above but take M25 south then off at first junction (T5) or second junction (T4) and follow the
signs.
3. To London – as above but keep heading east on M4 (20 miles)
4. To the north and east – either M25 then M1/A1(M) or M11. Alternatively, two junctions west on the M4, then the A404(M)
and A404 to the M40 for Birmingham/M42/M5/M6
5. To the south, Gatwick and Folkestone/Dover – M25, then M3 or A3, M23 or M26/M20
By train:
1. Central Station – shuttle to Slough, then London Paddington or the West Country
2. Riverside Station – London Waterloo via Staines and Clapham Junction
By bus:
Stop 50 metres right - Airport buses, Slough, Maidenhead or in the High Street opposite the Parish Church or the Theatre Royal
Getting into Windsor from Barbara's B & B
There are two or three routes into the centre of Windsor. All start by going left out of the door, then:
1. The scenic way – turn left into Vansittart Road, turn right at the far end and then under the railway. This brings you onto
the riverbank, follow it along until the main road turns sharp right and then take the obvious route towards the Castle. The
theatre is to your left, as are some nice restaurants, with the Castle entrance and shopping to your right. This route should take
about 15 minutes.
2. The shortest – keep going straight along the main road to the roundabout at the end. Turn left and then immediately cross
the road. Keep the clubs and shops under the railway arches to your left and walk up the cobbled hill. At the top left up the
steps is to the Royal Station and continuing right brings you into the main shopping street.
3. Shops and ATMs – as 2. but turn right at the roundabout. Going across the bridge brings you into the King Edward Court
Shops, crossing the road at the pedestrian crossing a little further on leads you into (left) the main shops in Peascod Street and
(right) into St Leonards Road, with more shops and some very nice restaurants.
The nearest ATMs are just into Peascod Street (there is one in the Vansittart Arms around the corner for the use of customers).
We have plenty of maps if you need further route planning assistance.