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Visit Corinium Museum car-free
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It’s easy to visit Corinium Museum car-free, as buses stop round-the-corner in Central Cirencester, where the museum is located.
Buses run from: Cheltenham (40 mins), Gloucester (45 mins) and Swindon (60 mins).
Trains run to Kemble from: Cheltenham Spa (45 mins), Didcot Parkway (30 mins) and London Paddington (65 mins). Once at Kemble, it’s a 15-minute bus ride or 10-minute taxi.
Check out our recommended route (below) and then use our journey planner (above) for door-to-door train, bus and walking routes.
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A Cotswolds Discoverer Pass gives you unlimited local travel by train, plus buses 882, 51 and other Stagecoach services.
View heritage viaducts, canal tunnels, and the beginnings of the river Thames as you travel among the Cotswold’s honey-stone and hills. The Golden Valley Train Line and audio guide runs to Kemble from Cheltenham.
There’s also an audio guide for the train-line between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway.
Find out more about the Cirencester bus service.
Kids’ activities for your journey can be found at Platform Rail. The Corinium Museum also has worksheets and crafts to download, a trail to explore the galleries, and hosts family events.
Cycle paths National Routes 45 and 48 pass through Circencester from Tetbury and Swindon. There are cycle lanes along Tetbury Road and through the Abbey Grounds, making getting to the Corinium Museum safer for you. Cirecenester and Kemble also have cycle maps to download.
Bike spaces can be reserved on GWR trains. Hire bikes with Cotswold eBikes or Cotswold Bike Hire, who deliver.
Footpaths the Monarch’s Way and Palladian Way go through the centre of Cirencester. You can also explore the Cotswolds National Landscape.
Check out these Community Rail maps with trails highlighting cycle routes, food stops, and LGBTQIA+ people and places in Gloucestershire.
Find out about luggage transfer.
Taxis wait at Kemble train station. You can also phone ahead with: Smart – 01285 270 270 or Siren – 01285 652 388. The journey takes about 10 minutes.
Find accessibility information for buses and trains and Corinium Museum. Kemble train station has some step-free access.
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Get updated bus information with web or app or by texting the stop code to: 84268.
Getting to Corinium Museum car-free
Here's our recommended route to Corinium Museum. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By train
There are direct trains to Kemble from:
- Golden Valley Line + audio guide: Cheltenham Spa (45 mins), Gloucester (30 mins), Stroud (15 mins), Swindon (10 mins)
- London line + audio guide: Didcot Parkway (30 mins), London Paddington (65 mins), Reading (45 mins).
- From Oxford, change at Didcot Parkway (20 mins). From Birmingham, change at Cheltenham Spa (40 mins).
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Bus 882 stops nearby. Buses leave from right outside Kemble train station entrance fairly regularly (a few Saturdays and none on Sundays). The journey takes about 15 minutes. Hop off at Old Station Car Park on Tetbury Road.
It’s then a couple of minutes’ walk to the museum, keeping the big wall on your Left. Following the road round, you will spot the museum on your Right.
Safe and scenic walking paths to Corinium Museum are also available from Abbey Grounds (Abbey Way/ Spitalgate Lane bus stop). The Corinium Museum is signposted around the town.
By bus from Gloucester
Bus 882 (operated by Stagecoach) stops nearby. Buses leave fairly regularly (a few Saturdays and none on Sundays) from the following bus stops:
- Gloucester Transport Hub (45 mins)
- Tetbury Long Street (30 mins)
Hop off at Old Station Car Park on Tetbury Road.
It’s then a couple of minutes’ walk to the museum, keeping the big wall on your Left. Following the road round, you will spot the museum on your Right.
Safe and scenic walking paths to Corinium Museum are also available from Abbey Grounds (Abbey Way/ Spitalgate Lane bus stop). The Corinium Museum is signposted around the town.
By bus from Cheltenham or Swindon
Bus 51 (operated by Stagecoach) stops nearby. Buses leave regularly (less on Sundays) from the following bus stops:
- Cheltenham Spa Promenade (40 mins + coaches towards London)
- Swindon bus station (60 mins)
Hop off at Old Station Car Park on Tetbury Road.
It’s then a couple of minutes’ walk to the museum, keeping the big wall on your Left. Following the road round, you will spot the museum on your Right.
Safe and scenic walking paths to Corinium Museum are available from the Market Square (Bingham House bus stop) and through the Abbey Grounds (Abbey Way/ Spitalgate Lane bus stop). The Corinium Museum is signposted around the town.
By bus
There are also direct buses to Cirencester from:
About Corinium Museum
Step back in time at the Corinium Museum, where the fascinating archaeology of the Cotswolds comes to life in the heart of Cirencester. Home to one of the most extensive collections of Roman mosaics, artefacts, and everyday objects in the UK, this award-winning museum offers a deep and immersive journey into the past.
Wander through expertly curated galleries that trace the region’s history from prehistoric times through the Roman era, Saxon times and into the medieval period. Children and adults alike can enjoy hands-on exhibits, interactive displays and family trails that make history engaging and accessible for all ages.
The museum’s modern design showcases ancient treasures, from finely carved tombstones to glittering jewellery and military equipment. Special exhibitions and seasonal events offer fresh perspectives and new discoveries year-round.
Located just a stone’s throw from Cirencester’s charming shops and cafes, the Corinium Museum is a perfect day out for history lovers, families, and curious minds.
For any queries about visiting contact Corinium Museum on 01285 655611 or [email protected]
Address: Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 2BX. Visit Website