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Travelling to BEYOND STEAM

STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon,SN2 2EY UK

BEYOND STEAM is located in the Great Western Hall at STEAM. STEAM is located in the Rodbourne area of Swindon and shares the historic Churchwood site with Heelis (National Trust HQ) Swindon Designer Outlet, English Heritage and Historic England.

Travel information

By Rail

London Paddington to Bristol Main Line.  From Swindon Railway Station, turn right and follow the pedestrian path until you come to the GWR tunnel on the right. Follow the signpost for STEAM. The pathway will take you past English Heritage and residential apartments, soon leading to STEAM.  For train times and to purchase tickets, visit www.gwr.com

By Bus

Regular bus services are provided by Swindon Bus Company and Stagecoach West from Swindon Town Centre.  There are many bus stops within a short walk of STEAM.  


From Swindon stagecoach bus numbers 1, 1A, 5,10, 19, 22, 53, 54 and 55 stop close to STEAM - Ask the bus driver for the Designer Outlet.


 Bus timetables and maps | Public transport | Swindon Borough Council 

By Road

From the M4 take Junction 16.  Follow the brown tourist signs for 'Designer Outlet' and 'M' for Museum.  


STEAM MUSEUM DOES NOT HAVE ITS OWN CAR PARK.


Car Parking is available at the Swindon Designer Outlet.  We recommend using the 'North Car Park' - Postcode SN2 2AQ.  From this car park exit next to the payment machines, crossing Kemble Drive.  Follow the path towards the designer outlet and bear Left at Pizza Express, STEAM will be directly in front of you.



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