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Last revised: 6 October 2008

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There are more environmentally friendly ways to get to Avebury than by car and they're usually a lot more fun.





Be environmentally friendly and leave the car, ride the bike, catch the bus or walk

Two people walking

On Foot
Avebury is at the end of the famous 85 mile long Ridgeway walk, from Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire, passing through five counties. There are other less strenuous walks to and around Avebury along waymarked trails from almost every direction.




Two people cycling

By Bike
A network of cycle routes serve Avebury from towns and villages all around. It is possible to travel with a bicycle by train to Swindon, Chippenham and Trowbridge. Buses on the 49 route to and from Avebury have bike racks which allow two cycles to be carried at a time. There are also bike racks in Avebury near the Barn Gallery. Please note cycling is not recommended along the A4, A361 and A4361, as these are fast and busy roads.




Two people horseriding

On Horseback
Bridleways criss cross the World Heritage Site and network out to all the villages and towns around Avebury. The high views and established bridleways make Avebury a rewarding destination for riders.





Bus

By Public Transport
By combining buses and trains, which have links from stations at Swindon, Chippenham and Trowbridge, the public transport network makes it possible to leave the car at home wherever you are coming from.





Discount for bus users

To thank visitors for using public transport and reducing the demand for parking, all those who produce a bus ticket will receive a discount on individual entrance fees to The Alexander Keiller Museum and Barn Gallery. National Trust members will receive a £1 voucher which can be used on purchases such as quide books.

Public Transport Information
Avebury can be reached by taking the train to Swindon, Chippenham or Trowbridge and then the bus as below.

Travel Map Small


For train time telephone the National Rail Enquiry Line number - 08457 484950

Buses: Monday to Saturday

5/6 Wilts and Dorset services link Marlborough/Salisbury several times daily Mon - Sat

48 Thamesdown services from Marlborough Several times daily Mon - Sat

49 Transwilts Express Service - Swindon - Devizes - Trowbridge via Avebury. Hourly service Mon to Sat, every 2 hrs on Sun and Bank holidays. Some with bike racks.

43 Hatts service links from Calne several times daily Mon - Fri

Information on bus services from the Wiltshire bus enquiry line
Telephone 08457 090899

Other useful numbers                                                                                                                                                   Follow here for Larger Map

For information about the National Cycle Network
Telephone Sustrans 0117 929 0888
www.sustrans.org (External link)

For information about walking or cycling to Avebury via the Ridgeway
Telephone 01865 810224
www.nationaltrail.co.uk (External link) Avebury World Heritage Site Office
Telephone 01380 734830

For information about opening times of the Alexander Keiller Museum at Avebury
Telephone: 01672 539250

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