Travel Information
Coming by Air
Due to the operational requirements of the Air Tattoo it is with some regret that we have to announce RIAT will no longer be able to accept Charter or Day Visitor commercial flights. VIP flights will continue as before and will be subject to the normal rules and regulations. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and would ask that you direct any enquiries to
Coming by Rail
With fast, direct rail services to Swindon from London, Oxford, Wales and the West, the easiest way to arrive at the Air Tattoo is to catch a train to the town and then transfer to an express shuttle bus bound for RAF Fairford. So why not make it a special day out and let the train take the strain of your journey!
Coming by Coach
Thinking of visiting the Royal International Air Tattoo this summer? Why not try travelling by coach? Saves the hassle of driving and parking, which just leaves you to sit back and enjoy the journey. Click here to view our participating Coach Tour Operators.
Shuttle Buses
Frequent shuttle buses will leave Swindon Bus Station (close to the train station) for RAF Fairford, these buses travel along a specially designated route thus giving passengers a fast-track entry to the Airshow. Return tickets are priced at £6 for adults and £3 for children.
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Journey time approx 30 minutes |
| Swindon Bus Station to RAF Fairford: | |
| First Bus | 0715 |
| Frequency | at least every 20 minutes |
| Last Bus | 1230 |
| RAF Fairford to Swindon Bus Station: | |
| First Bus | 1430 |
| Frequency | at least every 20 minutes |
| Last Bus | 1930 |
Coming by Car
Motorists are urged to follow the 'colour-coded' signs to and from RAF Fairford to ensure swifter access to and from the Air Tattoo. Road signs will direct traffic to the main designated entry routes via the A417 and A419.
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Traffic from the North East should approach via Burford and Lechlade, then follow signage to pass through Whelford village and into the Red Car Parks. Traffic on the A420 should avoid approaching Lechlade from the South East. |
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Traffic from the M4, the South and South East should exit at Junction 15 and travel north along the A419(T) then, after Cricklade, depart left onto the C124 towards Kempsford and follow Police directions to the Blue Car Parks. |
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Traffic coming from the South West, West and Bristol on the M4 should exit at Junction 17 and travel north towards Malmesbury, turning north east on to the B4040 towards Minety and then north on the B4696 towards Ashton Keynes (Cotswold Water Park). After crossing the A419(T), traffic will arrive at the 'Spine Road Junction' and should then follow signage to the Car Parks. |
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Traffic travelling from the North West (M5 Junction 11A and Cheltenham) should follow the A417(T) south. From a point on the approach to 'Burford Road Junction', traffic should then follow signage to the Green Car Parks From the West, follow the Cirencester ring road to the south of the town and use the old A419 past South Cerney airfield. Carry straight on at the first roundabout and follow the road parallel to the A419(T). At the second roundabout turn left, over the A419(T) and bear right towards Latton. Turn left to Down Ampney and follow signs to the Green car parks. |
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Additional overflow routes also exist to relieve congestion on all the main routes.
Drivers should however be aware that once in the vicinity of RAF Fairford, they will be directed onto the designated RIAT routes as agreed with the Police (see above).
Tune into Air Tattoo Live on 87.7 MHz for traffic reports and airshow news.
For directions to RAF Fairford, use the Google map below:
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Coming by Air
The nearest international airports to RAF Fairford are London Heathrow, Bristol and Birmingham. For flights to these airports please contact:
| London Heathrow | www.heathrowairport.com | +44 (0) 870 000 0123 |
| Bristol | www.bristolairport.com | +44 (0) 870 121 2747 |
| Birmingham | www.bhx.co.uk | +44 (0) 870 733 5511 |
