Getting to Kelmscott Manor without a car

Unfortunately, there is no public transport to Kelmscott Manor. These notes are provided to help you plan your journey should you not have a car. We advise you to ring the appropriate enquiry line(s) or visit the appropriate website(s) to obtain up-to-date information on routes and timetables.

The nearest mainline railway stations are Swindon and Oxford. The fastest line from London is Paddington to Swindon.

From Swindon

Stagecoach service nos. 64 or 74, Swindon Railway Station forecourt to Lechlade (approx. 30 minutes)

Lechlade is approximately 3 miles from Kelmscott Manor. Either a walk (we suggest along the River Thames path, which will bring you to within 200 yards of the Manor) or a taxi ride (see below)

From Oxford

Stagecoach service no. 100, Oxford Gloucester Green to Carterton (approx. 1 hour),  or

Stagecoach service no. 200, Oxford George Street to Carterton (approx. 1 hour)

At Carterton, pick up the Stagecoach (minibus) service no. 19 to Clanfield (approx. 10 mins.)

Clanfield is approximately 3 miles from Kelmscott. Either a walk (south along the A4095 and then right along Langley Lane, signposted Kelmscott and follow the signs – but note that most of this route is without any footpath) or a taxi ride (see below)

From Cirencester

Apl Travel service no. 877, Cirencester Market Place to Lechlade (approx. 50 mins.)

The centre of Lechlade is approximately 3 miles from Kelmscott (see notes under ‘From Swindon’, above)

Enquiry lines and contacts

• National Rail Enquiries, Tel. 08457 48 49 50    www.nationalrail.co.uk
• Stagecoach (national), Tel. 0871 608 2608    www.stagecoachbus.co.uk
• Stagecoach in Swindon, Tel. 01793 522243
• Stagecoach in Oxford, Tel. 01865 772250
• Traveline, Tel. 0871 200 2233    www.traveline.com
• Apl Travel, Tel. 01249 721402

Taxis

• Swindon Black Cab Co., Tel. 01793 430999
• Dison’s (Faringdon), Tel. 01367 243838
• S&N Taxis (Carterton), Tel. 01993 840025
• Bampton Cars, Tel. 01993 851900
• CT’s (Lechlade), Tel. 01367 252575

By cycle, on foot or by boat

Cyclists are welcome to park their bikes in the Manor grounds (ignore signs to our main car park as you enter the village and follow signs for the Manor itself). Cycles can be left in an area overseen by our gate stewards (but not under any cover).

Kelmscott Manor is only 200 metres along a track from the Thames Path and the river itself, at a point where it is possible to moor, temporarily. The Manor is signposted from the path.

These notes are provided in good faith. While we do our best to update information, Kelmscott Manor cannot be held responsible for the consequences of any errors. Please check with service providers.