Ashbury with Kingston Winslow, Idstone, Knighton, Compton Beachamp

Transport & Travel

A free Public Transport Guide for Oxfordshire's public transport network is available from the County Council by emailing: sustainable.transport@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Buses

The main weekday and Saturday service is route 47 connecting Ashbury directly with Lambourn and Swindon. Click here for the timetables. Note that the Saturday schedules are different.
More general information on buses in Swindon may be found here.

The Saturday-Only bus service Thamesdown 47A from Swindon to Uffington via Ashbury was withdrawn recently. The service ran three times on Saturdays. Passengers are advised to take the Weavaway X47 service instead which runs on Saturdays from Swindon through Ashbury to Wantage. The Thamesdown 47 service is not affected
Weavaway X47 Schedule
Thamesdown 47 Schedule

The Swindon Dial a Ride Villages Shopper Bus provides a wheelchair accessible door-to-door service that runs at set times to local shopping centres. The service is for people of any age who cannot use existing public transport due to mobility impairment or disability, whether termporary or permanent. Companions providing help or assistance may travel with you but will have to pay the full fare. The Friday only service runs between between Watchfield, Shrivenham, Ashbury, Bourton, South Marston and Swindon town centre. Pick up at Ashbury is at 10.30am and the return bus departs from Swindon at 1.40pm. The return fare costs £3.80. Swindon concessionary travel vouchers and National travel tokens may be used. To register call 01793 616050 after 12 noon. Once registered you will be able to book a weekly trip. Call from 1.00pm on Thursdays to book a seat. More information may be found here.

Trains

The nearest train stations to Ashbury are Swindon (30 mins drive) and Didcot (45 mins drive). The journey from Swindon to London Paddington takes just under an hour. It is often cheaper to get the train to London from Didcot and car parking there is certainly easier; Swindon car park is often full by 9am on weekdays.
Train times and fares plus a journey planner may be found at: National Rail Enquiries - Search

Journey Alert is a FREE service introduced by First Great Western to let you know about your journey. They will text or email you if there are any cancellations, alterations or route disruptions with your train. JourneyAlerts will not show individual train delays as these can already be viewed via the Live Arrivals and Departures service. Find out more and sign-up to JourneyAlert here.

Carry My Luggage is an independent service that provides a 'door to door' luggage delivery service throughout the UK, as well as to international destinations. It removes the hassle normally associated with luggage by collecting your items before you travel and delivering them safely and swiftly to your destination. With their ‘state of the art’ tracking systems Carry My Luggage also monitor every item from collection through to delivery, ensuring the security of your items and peace of mind. First Great Western have teamed up with Carry My Luggage to offer customers travelling with First Great Western an exclusive discount when booking the Carry My Luggage facility either online or by phone. Read more here.

Petrol Stations

The nearest 24 hour petrol stations are located at:

• Simpson’s, Swindon Road, Highworth, Swindon
• South Marston (Near Sainsbury's), Shrivenham Rd, Swindon
• Tesco, Ocotal Way, Swindon
• Magic Roundabout, Fleming Way, Swindon
• Park Rd, Faringdon Oxfordshire
• Junction 13 on the M4

More distant 24 hour petrol stations may be viewed here.


Home Welcome Calendar Churches Schools Parish Council Planning Local Organisations Neighbourhood Watch Village Hall Business Directory Historical Background Archives Local Attractions Local Events Places to Stay, Eat & Drink Post Office Shop Transport Rubbish & Recycling Contact Numbers District Council County Council	Transport & Travel A free Public Transport Guide for Oxfordshire's public transport network is available from the County Council by emailing: sustainable.transport@oxfordshire.gov.uk Buses The main weekday and Saturday service is route 47 connecting Ashbury directly with Lambourn and Swindon. Click here for the timetables. Note that the Saturday schedules are different. More general information on buses in Swindon may be found here. The Saturday-Only bus service Thamesdown 47A from Swindon to Uffington via Ashbury was withdrawn recently. The service ran three times on Saturdays. Passengers are advised to take the Weavaway X47 service instead which runs on Saturdays from Swindon through Ashbury to Wantage. The Thamesdown 47 service is not affected Weavaway X47 Schedule Thamesdown 47 Schedule The Swindon Dial a Ride Villages Shopper Bus provides a wheelchair accessible door-to-door service that runs at set times to local shopping centres. The service is for people of any age who cannot use existing public transport due to mobility impairment or disability, whether termporary or permanent. Companions providing help or assistance may travel with you but will have to pay the full fare. The Friday only service runs between between Watchfield, Shrivenham, Ashbury, Bourton, South Marston and Swindon town centre. Pick up at Ashbury is at 10.30am and the return bus departs from Swindon at 1.40pm. The return fare costs £3.80. Swindon concessionary travel vouchers and National travel tokens may be used. To register call 01793 616050 after 12 noon. Once registered you will be able to book a weekly trip. Call from 1.00pm on Thursdays to book a seat. More information may be found here. Trains The nearest train stations to Ashbury are Swindon (30 mins drive) and Didcot (45 mins drive). The journey from Swindon to London Paddington takes just under an hour. It is often cheaper to get the train to London from Didcot and car parking there is certainly easier; Swindon car park is often full by 9am on weekdays. Train times and fares plus a journey planner may be found at: National Rail Enquiries - Search Journey Alert is a FREE service introduced by First Great Western to let you know about your journey. They will text or email you if there are any cancellations, alterations or route disruptions with your train. JourneyAlerts will not show individual train delays as these can already be viewed via the Live Arrivals and Departures service. Find out more and sign-up to JourneyAlert here. Carry My Luggage is an independent service that provides a 'door to door' luggage delivery service throughout the UK, as well as to international destinations. It removes the hassle normally associated with luggage by collecting your items before you travel and delivering them safely and swiftly to your destination. With their ‘state of the art’ tracking systems Carry My Luggage also monitor every item from collection through to delivery, ensuring the security of your items and peace of mind. First Great Western have teamed up with Carry My Luggage to offer customers travelling with First Great Western an exclusive discount when booking the Carry My Luggage facility either online or by phone. Read more here. Petrol Stations The nearest 24 hour petrol stations are located at: • Simpson’s, Swindon Road, Highworth, Swindon • South Marston (Near Sainsbury's), Shrivenham Rd, Swindon • Tesco, Ocotal Way, Swindon • Magic Roundabout, Fleming Way, Swindon • Park Rd, Faringdon Oxfordshire • Junction 13 on the M4 More distant 24 hour petrol stations may be viewed here.
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