Central London to Southampton via Windsor Castle Transfer

EC Minibus specialises in private airport and cruise transfers across London and the UK and has been operating since 2006, ensuring a smooth and comfortable journey for our clients.

Our Central London to Southampton via Windsor Castle private transfer combines comfortable door-to-door transportation with the opportunity to visit one of the UK’s most famous royal attractions before continuing to Southampton Cruise Terminal, your Southampton hotel, or private address.

Service Overview

Your professional driver will collect you directly from your Central London hotel, apartment, or private address before travelling towards Windsor Castle for your sightseeing stop.

After visiting Windsor Castle, your driver will continue directly to Southampton Cruise Terminal, your Southampton hotel, or private address.

This is a private transfer service, meaning the vehicle is reserved exclusively for you and your group.

Why Choose a Southampton Transfer via Windsor Castle?

This service allows you to combine your London to Southampton transfer with a visit to Windsor Castle without needing separate transport, luggage storage, or organised coach tours.

Instead of travelling directly to Southampton, you can enjoy a flexible sightseeing experience while your luggage remains safely stored inside your private vehicle.

It is a comfortable and convenient option for cruise passengers, families, and international travellers looking to make the most of their journey from London.

What’s Included

Windsor Castle Experience

Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and has been an official royal residence for more than 900 years.

During your journey, you will have approximately 2 hours to explore Windsor Castle, the State Apartments, castle grounds, and St George’s Chapel when open.

Originally founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, Windsor Castle remains one of the most important royal residences in the United Kingdom and continues to be used by the Royal Family today.

Your luggage can remain securely stored inside the vehicle while you visit the attraction.

Windsor Castle Tickets

Windsor Castle admission tickets are not included in the transfer price.

Tickets are available during checkout if you would like us to arrange them for you.

You are also welcome to purchase tickets directly from the official Royal Collection Trust website.

Standard Windsor Castle admission ticket: £34.00

Maximum 8 tickets per booking

Tickets will be confirmed once your transfer booking is completed

We currently offer standard general admission tickets only

Windsor Castle admission includes access to the State Apartments, castle grounds, and St George’s Chapel when open

Windsor Castle is closed to visitors every Tuesday and Wednesday

St George’s Chapel is closed every Sunday, although the remainder of Windsor Castle remains open to visitors

First admission entry is from 10:00 AM

Last admission entry is 3:30 PM

Ticket entry times are selected based on your London pickup time and expected arrival at Windsor Castle

Estimated Journey Time

Central London to Windsor Castle normally takes approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

Windsor Castle to Southampton normally takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

The total duration for the London to Southampton via Windsor Castle service is approximately 5 hours including the sightseeing stop.

Recommended Departure Time

For cruise departures from Southampton, we recommend leaving Central London no later than 08:30 AM to allow sufficient time for traffic, your Windsor Castle stop, and cruise check-in procedures.

The total journey duration including the Windsor Castle stop is approximately 5 hours.

Central London Pickup Area

This transfer service is designed for pickups from hotels, apartments, and private addresses located within Central London.

The service typically covers the following postcode areas:

W1, W2, W6, W8, W11, W12, W14, WC1, WC2, SW1, SW3, SW5, SW7, NW1, NW8

These postcodes include areas such as Westminster, Victoria, Kensington, Paddington, Mayfair, Soho, Covent Garden, Bloomsbury, and Marylebone.

If your pickup postcode is outside these areas, please check our EC London Transfer Service page, which covers a wider range of London postcodes.

Southampton Cruise Terminal Drop-Off

Southampton is the UK’s largest cruise port and serves many international cruise lines throughout the year.

Cruise terminals in Southampton include:

City Cruise Terminal
Ocean Cruise Terminal
Mayflower Cruise Terminal
Horizon Cruise Terminal
QEII Cruise Terminal

For cruise terminal drop-offs, we normally only require the name of the ship. Our team will arrange the correct terminal based on your cruise details.

What to Expect on the Day

Your driver will collect you directly from your Central London hotel, apartment, or private address at the selected pickup time.

After departure from London, your journey will continue towards Windsor Castle where you will have approximately 2 hours to visit the attraction.

Your luggage can remain securely stored inside the vehicle while you explore Windsor Castle.

Following your visit, your driver will continue directly to Southampton Cruise Terminal, your Southampton hotel, or private address.

Vehicle Options

Vehicles are allocated based on the number of passengers and luggage to ensure a comfortable and safe journey.

Suitcase Size Guide

Luggage exceeding these dimensions may count as two large suitcases.

Booking and Payment

You may pay securely in advance.

Full payment in advance

All major credit cards accepted, including American Express, Visa, and MasterCard

Payments are processed securely

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if cancelled 48 hours or more before pickup

50% refund if cancelled within 24 hours of pickup

No refund if cancelled within 12 hours of pickup

If we are purchasing your Windsor Castle tickets, the terms and conditions of the attraction are applicable and override our terms and conditions for those tickets.

Admission tickets purchased on your behalf are non-refundable and non-transferable once confirmed.

Important Luggage Information

Vehicle luggage capacity is calculated with all passenger seats in use to ensure comfort and safety during the journey.

If your luggage exceeds the recommended allowance, a larger vehicle may be required.

We explain luggage limits clearly in advance to avoid any operational issues on the day of travel.

How the Booking Process Works

Booking your transfer with EC Minibus is simple and secure. The process is designed to collect the key information required to provide a smooth and reliable service.

If you need to make any changes after booking, we are here to assist and update the information for you.

Good to Know

This is a private transfer price per vehicle, not per person

All prices include Central London pickup, Southampton drop-off and UK taxes

2 hours waiting time at Windsor Castle is included

Windsor Castle admission tickets are not included unless selected during checkout

Luggage must fit safely in the selected vehicle

For additional questions about luggage, booking changes, or service details, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.