Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath Private Day Trip

This is a private day trip by car that links three places west of London: Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath. A MisterFare driver collects you in Central London, waits while you visit each stop and brings you back in the evening. Expect a day of around 12 to 13 hours, with roughly six to seven hours of that spent on the road.

The first stop is Windsor Castle, a working royal residence about 40 km from Central London. Visitors usually see the State Apartments and, except on Sundays, St George's Chapel. The castle is normally open Thursday to Monday and closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and it can close at short notice for royal events, so this route operates only on days the castle is open.

From Windsor the route crosses into Wiltshire to Stonehenge. Entry is by timed ticket from English Heritage, and the stones are reached from the visitor centre by shuttle bus or on foot along a 1.5-mile route. Allow about one and a half to two hours on site. In autumn and winter the last entry is at 15:00, so the Stonehenge slot shapes the whole timetable.

The final stop is Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage city known for its Roman bathing complex and Georgian architecture. With around two hours you can visit the Roman Baths, which take last entry at 17:00, or walk past Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge and the Royal Crescent.

Tickets for Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and the Roman Baths are not included and are not sold by MisterFare; book them on the official websites before you travel. The driver is not a tour guide. Send a booking request with your date, party size and pickup address and MisterFare will reply with a quote.

Approximate plan for the day

• Pickup in Central London — Driver collects the party from the agreed address or hotel.
• Windsor Castle — Drop-off near the castle; self-guided visit of the State Apartments and precincts (castle opens 10:00).
• Drive to Stonehenge — Around 105 km via the M4, A34/A303 or similar; a short stop for lunch can be arranged on the way.
• Stonehenge — Timed entry at the visitor centre, shuttle or walk to the stones, exhibition.
• Drive to Bath — Around 55 km across Salisbury Plain.
• Bath — Free time for the Roman Baths (last entry 17:00) or a walk past Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge and the Royal Crescent.
• Return to London — Drive back to the original pickup address, about 185 km.

Timings are agreed with you when the booking is confirmed and depend on traffic and your chosen ticket times.

Before you book

• Windsor Castle: tickets are not included and are sold by the attraction (www.rct.uk/visit/windsor-castle). Prices vary by date — check the official site before you travel.
• Stonehenge: tickets are not included and are sold by the attraction (www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/prices-and-opening-times). Book in advance. Prices vary by date — check the official site before you travel.
• The Roman Baths: tickets are not included and are sold by the attraction (www.romanbaths.co.uk/tickets). Prices vary by date — check the official site before you travel.
• Windsor Castle is normally open Thursday to Monday and closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; check the official opening times and closure list, as the castle can close in full or in part at short notice for state and royal events.
• St George's Chapel at Windsor is closed to visitors on Sundays because of services.
• Changing the Guard at Windsor Castle does not happen every day and can be cancelled at short notice; check the official schedule.
• Stonehenge last entry is 15:00 from 7 September 2026 to 16 March 2027 and 16:00 in summer; timings may differ around the solstices. Closed 25 December.
• The Roman Baths are open 09:00-18:00 with last entry at 17:00 on standard days; closed 25-26 December, with shorter hours on 24 December and 1 January.
• Traffic on the M4, M3/A303 and M4 return can add an hour or more, especially on Fridays and summer weekends.

Accessibility and walking

Windsor Castle has a lift to the State Apartments and lends manual wheelchairs free of charge, but the precincts are on a slope. At Stonehenge the shuttle bus between the visitor centre and the stones is wheelchair accessible and the path around the stones is level, though partly mown grass. The Roman Baths are an ancient site with some uneven surfaces; check the official access pages before travelling. The vehicle can drop off close to entrances where stopping is permitted. Walking level: moderate.

What to bring

• Printed or mobile tickets for each attraction
• Comfortable shoes for gravel and grass
• Waterproof jacket; Stonehenge is exposed to wind and rain
• Photo ID if requested by attractions
• Snacks and water for the long drive

Vehicles

Saloon or Executive Saloon for 1-3 passengers with up to 2 bags; SUV for up to 4 passengers; MPV for up to 6; Van for up to 8. Minibus and coach are not offered, so parties larger than 8 would need more than one vehicle. For a 12-hour day, an Executive Saloon, SUV or MPV gives more space for 3-4 passengers.