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How to get toRoald Dahl Museumcar-free

COVID-19 advice

The museum is now open for visits book in advance via the website.

Please follow current advice about using public transport. Cyclists welcome – plan your route here. 

Step-by-step directions

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How to get to Roald Dahl Museum car-free:

Trains run from London Marylebone and Aylesbury to Great Missenden every half hour. The journey from London takes just 40 minutes.

Train times and tickets

From the train station it's a 5-minute walk through the village to the Museum - see map

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Alternatively, Arriva bus 41 runs hourly from High Wycombe to Great Missenden (except Sunday). Redline bus 55 runs through Great Missenden every couple of hours from Amersham, Wendover and Aylesbury (Monday to Friday).

  • Bus times from:
    High Wycombe bus station

  • Bus times from:
    Amersham/Aylesbury

About Roald Dahl Museum

A hands-on museum for kids aged 5 to 12 and their sparky families, in the village where Roald Dahl lived and wrote.

Step into a world of imagination. Peek inside Roald Dahl’s original Writing Hut. Enjoy hands-on activities throughout the Museum and walk in the footsteps of Roald Dahl through the village and glorious local countryside.

  • County: Buckinghamshire
  • Address: 81-83 High St, Great Missenden HP16 0AL
  • Refreshments: on-site cafe
  • * Car-free offer:

Visit website

  • Children enjoying crafts at Roald Dahl Museum

Plan your door-to-door journey

Please check current advice before travelling

Reverse Route

About Roald Dahl Museum

A hands-on museum for kids aged 5 to 12 and their sparky families, in the village where Roald Dahl lived and wrote.

Step into a world of imagination. Peek inside Roald Dahl’s original Writing Hut. Enjoy hands-on activities throughout the Museum and walk in the footsteps of Roald Dahl through the village and glorious local countryside.

  • County: Buckinghamshire
  • Address: 81-83 High St, Great Missenden HP16 0AL
  • Refreshments: on-site cafe
  • * Car-free offer:

Visit website

  • Children enjoying crafts at Roald Dahl Museum
Bike routes

National Route 57 passes right by the Museum. You can cycle from Chesham in about 45 minutes or Princes Risbourgh in just over an hour. There is plenty of room for bikes in the Museum courtyard.

Taxi numbers

Kingshill Cars are based at Great Missenden station and can be booked on 01494 868699.

Handy Tips

A group of 3 or more can save 34% on train tickets with GroupSave.

Look out for the Good Journey Mark – where car-free visitors are welcome and enjoy a discount

Visit car-free in 2020!