Getting here
STEAM is located in the Rodbourne area of Swindon. If you walk to STEAM from the Swindon Railway Station, Town Centre or Bus Station, it is likely to take you 10 – 20 minutes depending on your pace.
The Museum shares the historic Churchward site with McArthurGlen Swindon Designer Outlet, Heelis (National Trust HQ), English Heritage, Historic England and the National Monuments and Records Centre.
STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway
Fire Fly Avenue (off Kemble Drive)
Swindon
SN2 2EY
*Please note visitor parking is not available onsite (parking for disabled visitors is available).
Visitor car parking is kindly provided by the Swindon Designer Outlet which is just five minutes’ walk from the Museum.
To find us using Sat Nav, enter Kemble Drive (SN2 2NA) for the North car park or Penzance Drive (SN5 7JL) for the West car park, conveniently located for easy access from the M4 motorway, at junction 16.
Please note the car park system is ticketless. You will need to enter your registration on exit at the payment machines to pay.
For up-to-date information on fee’s etc. please visit the Swindon Designer Outlet web site here.
Please note the bus lane next to the West car park should NOT be used. Cameras are in use and fines will be issued by Swindon Borough Council.
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By Road
From the M4, take junction 16. For all directions, follow the brown tourist signs for ‘Designer Outlet’ or the ‘M’ for museum signs (towards the town centre and Rodbourne).
Please note visitor parking is not available onsite (parking for disabled visitors is available).
Visitor car parking is kindly provided by the Swindon Designer Outlet which is just five minutes’ walk from the Museum.
To find us using Sat Nav, enter Kemble Drive (SN2 2NA) for the North car park or Penzance Drive (SN5 7JL) for the West car park, conveniently located for easy access from the M4 motorway, at junction 16.
Please note the car park system is ticketless. You will need to enter your registration on exit at the payment machines to pay.
For up-to-date information on fee’s etc. please visit the Swindon Designer Outlet web site.
Please note the bus lane next to the West car park should NOT be used. Cameras are in use and fines will be issued by Swindon Borough Council.
Please see our parking page for more information.
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By Rail
London Paddington to Bristol line. Turn right outside the Railway Station and follow the pedestrian path until you come to the GWR tunnel (on the right) which is signposted to STEAM. Your route will pass English Heritage and Thomas Homes apartments, soon leading to STEAM.
For train times and to purchase tickets, please visit: www.gwr.com
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By Bus
Regular bus services provided by Swindon Bus Company and Stagecoach West run from Swindon Town Centre. There are many bus stops within a short walk of STEAM.
From Swindon Town Centre, bus numbers 1, 1A, 5, 10, 19, 22, 53, 54 and 55 stop close to STEAM – ask the bus driver for the Designer Outlet.
For details of buses, times and routes, please use the Swindon Travel Choices Journey Planner.
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By Taxi
Taxis are available from Swindon Railway and Bus Stations.
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By Bike
There are cycle routes that will take you to STEAM. For details, please use the Swindon Travel Choices Cycle Map.
