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Visit Didcot Railway Centre car-free
It’s easy to get to Didcot Railway Centre car-free, as trains and buses stop outside: The centre is through the ticket hall and original Victorian underpass of Didcot Parkway train station.
Didcot Parkway is 35 minutes from London Paddington by train. It’s also about 15 minutes from Reading, Oxford or Swindon.
Didcot Parkway is about 30 minutes from Oxford, Abingdon or Wantage by bus, and 50 from Newbury.
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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Choose the cheapest transport ticket for you from: Great Western, Thames Travel, or Going Forward Buses. When you travel by train, a Didcot PlusBus ticket gives you unlimited travel around the town by bus. For more money-saving tips see our handy guides to trains and buses.
Didcot Parkway train station has a cycle hub. National Routes 5 and 544 pass nearby. Plan your route here.
Didcot Parkway has a taxi rank. Book ahead with Pryors.
Here’s some information on access to attractions, buses and trains, and here’s some information on accessibility at Didcot Railway Centre from accessibility guides.
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Getting to Didcot Railway Centre car-free
Here's our recommended route to Didcot Railway Centre. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By train
There are direct trains to Didcot Parkway from: Reading (10 mins), Oxford (15 mins), Swindon (15 mins), London Paddington (35 or 70 mins), Banbury (40 mins), Bristol Temple Meads (60 mins) and Cheltenham Spa (80 mins).
The centre is through the ticket hall and original Victorian underpass of Didcot Parkway railway station.
By bus from Oxford and Abingdon
Direct from Oxford:
Bus X32 leaves from St Aldates Stop H3 (with shelters) frequently (less on Sundays). The journey takes about 30 minutes.
Buses X2, and NX2 leave from St Aldates Stop H1 (with shelters) frequently (less on Sundays). The journey takes about 50 minutes.
Bus 33 leaves from Osney Island (with sheltered) regularly. The journey takes about 75 minutes.
Direct from Abingdon:
Buses X2, NX2 and 33 leave from Stratton Way stop A4 or A1 (with shelters) frequently (less on Sundays). The journey takes about 30 minutes.
Hop off at Didcot Parkway train station (sheltered). The centre is through the ticket hall and original Victorian underpass of Didcot Parkway railway station.
By bus from Newbury
Bus X34 runs direct from Newbury to Didcot Railway Centre. Buses leave from Park Way stop P frequently (regularly at weekends). The journey takes about 50 minutes.
Hop off at Didcot Parkway train station (sheltered). The centre is through the ticket hall and original Victorian underpass of Didcot Parkway railway station.
By bus from Wantage
Bus X36 runs direct from Wantage to Didcot Railway Centre. Buses leave from Wantage Market Place stop A frequently (none on Sundays). The journey takes about 35 minutes.
Hop off at Didcot Parkway train station (sheltered). The centre is through the ticket hall and original Victorian underpass of Didcot Parkway railway station.
By bus from other towns
About Didcot Railway Centre
Two centuries of railway heritage are spread over 25 acres at Didcot Railway Centre. This living museum has working Great Western steam trains, signal boxes and vintage carriages, including the one Eisenhower may have used when preparing for D-Day.
For any queries about visiting contact Didcot Railway Centre on 01235 817200 or info@didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk
Address: Didcot Railway Centre, Station Rd, Didcot OX11 7NJ. Visit Website