A day from London
Day trips from London
University cities of golden stone, Windsor Castle, the Roman baths of Bath, the Stonehenge circle and picture-postcard villages in the Cotswolds: almost all one or two hours from London by train.
Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides
An hour or less away
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United KingdomWindsor
Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, beside the Thames.
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United KingdomOxford
The colleges, the Bodleian Library and Christ Church, in the oldest university city in the English-speaking world.
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United KingdomCambridge
King’s College Chapel, the colleges along the River Cam and punting.
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United KingdomBrighton
The pier, the oriental-style Royal Pavilion and a lively pebble beach.
What to see in Brighton
For a long day
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United KingdomBath
The Roman Baths, the Royal Crescent and an entire Georgian city that is a World Heritage Site, an hour and a half away by train.
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United KingdomStonehenge
The most famous prehistoric stone circle in the world, about two hours away; it combines well with Bath.
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United KingdomCotswolds
Honey-coloured stone villages such as Bibury and Castle Combe among green hills. Best by car or on an organised tour.
What to see in Cotswolds
Frequently asked questions
What day trips can you take from London?
Windsor, Oxford, Cambridge and Brighton, an hour or less away; and Bath, Stonehenge and the Cotswolds for a long day.
Oxford or Cambridge?
Both are worth it: Oxford is bigger and grander; Cambridge is quieter, with punting on the river.
How do you get to Stonehenge from London?
It is about two hours by road. The easiest option is an organised tour that combines it with Bath, or the train to Salisbury and a bus from there. Book tickets in advance.
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Reviewed 20 October 2026. Dates and seasonal warnings: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.
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