- Travel and Parking
Getting here by Car
The main access routes to Cirencester by car are:
From the M4 (London or Bristol direction):
- Take the M4 to Junction 15 (Swindon East)
- Follow signs for A419 northbound (towards Cirencester)
- The A419 leads straight to Cirencester—well signposted
From the M5 (Bristol, Birmingham, or the Midlands):
- Exit at Junction 11a
- Take the A417 eastbound toward Cirencester
- Continue until you reach the A429 or B4425 exits into Cirencester
Key Roads into Cirencester:
- A417 / A419: Main dual carriageway link between the M4 and M5, passing just east of the town
- A429 (Fosse Way): A historic Roman road running north-south through the town
- B4425: From Burford and Bibury, scenic and common for Cotswolds visitors
Getting here by train
From London to Cirencester
From London to Cirencester
London Paddington → Kemble
- Operator: Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Journey Time: Approximately 1 hour 6 minutes
- Frequency: Around 19 trains per day
From Bristol to Cirencester
Bristol Temple Meads → Kemble
- Operator: Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Journey Time: Approximately 56 minutes
- Fares: Starting from £22.70 Trainline
Kemble → Cirencester
- By Bus: Local services are available from Kemble to Cirencester.
- By Taxi : A short drive; taxis can be found at the station.
Parking
Council-Run Car Parks
Operated by Cotswold District Council, these car parks are centrally located
and offer various amenities: Cirencester Town Council+1Cotswold District Council+1
Beeches Car Park (GL7 1BW)
- Capacity: 144 standard bays, 3 disabled bays, 2 EV charging points
- Charges: £1 for 30 mins, £2 for 1 hour, up to £3.20 for 10 hours
- Note: Cheapest long-stay option in town Cotswold District Council
- Capacity: 144 standard bays, 3 disabled bays, 2 EV charging points
- Charges: £1 for 30 mins, £2 for 1 hour, up to £3.20 for 10 hours
- Note: Cheapest long-stay option in town Cotswold District Council
Abbey Grounds Car Park (GL7 2DA)
- Capacity: 95 standard bays, 2 disabled bays
- Charges: £1 for 30 mins, £2 for 1 hour, up to £9.50 for 10 hours
- Note: Blue Badge holders can park for free for up to 10 hours freeparkingspots.com+1Cotswold District Council+1
Brewery Car Park (GL7 1HN)
- Capacity: 281 standard bays, 6 disabled bays
- Charges: £1 for 30 mins, £2 for 1 hour, up to £4.70 for 3 hours
- Note: Allows overnight parking Cotswold District CouncilReddit
Forum Car Park (GL7 1LJ)
- Capacity: 175 standard bays, 12 disabled bays
- Charges: £1 for 30 mins, £2 for 1 hour, up to £4.70 for 3 hours
- Note: Blue Badge holders can park for free for up to 10 hours Cotswold District Councilfreeparkingspots.com+1Cotswold District Council+1
Old Station Car Park (GL7 1US)
- Capacity: 149 standard bays, 2 disabled bays
- Charges: £1 for 30 mins, £2 for 1 hour, up to £9.50 for 10 hours
- Note: Blue Badge holders can park for free for up to 10 hours Cotswold District Council
Sheep Street Car Park (GL7 1QW)
- Capacity: 102 standard bays, 6 disabled bays
- Charges: £1 for 30 mins, £2 for 1 hour, up to £9.50 for 10 hours
- Note: Blue Badge holders can park for free for up to 10 hours Cotswold District Council
Waterloo Car Park (GL7 2PY)
- Capacity: 237 standard bays, 2 disabled bays
- Charges: £1 for 30 mins, £2 for 1 hour, up to £9.50 for 10 hours
- Note: Blue Badge holders can park for free for up to 10 hours