Look out for the Good Journey Mark – where car-free visitors are welcome and enjoy a discount
Getting toWestonbirt The National Arboretumcar-free
1 At a glance
- train to Stroud
- bus to Westonbirt
- enjoy discount entry!
2 Step-by-step
There are direct trains to Stroud from London, Reading, Swindon and Gloucester National Rail
It's a five-minute walk from the rail station to the bus stop - see map
Stagecoach 69 bus runs from Merrywalks (stop k) to Westonbirt in 50 minutes, Monday to Saturday – allowing for a 3 hour or 6 hour visit.
From the bus stop at the entrance to Westonbirt it's a half-mile walk up the drive to the Welcome Building.
3 Plan your car-free journey
Reverse Route
Bike routes
You can take your bike on the train to Kemble (if booked), from where it’s a 15-mile cycle – here’s the route. There are cycle racks at the Welcome Building and we’re happy to look after helmets/gear. No cycling is allowed around the site.
Taxi numbers
Express Taxis Tetbury 07858 450098, Tetbury Minibus 01666 504881, The Pink Cab Tetbury 07960 036003, Abbey Taxis Malmesbury 01666 823366, Norman E. Webb Chippenham 01249 660022, Beaufort Chipping Sodbury 01454 313721.
Handy Tips
Make sure you allow plenty of time to walk back to the bus stop at the end of your visit.
