Traffic on the A420 should avoid approaching Lechlade from the South East.

BLUE ROUTE=Traffic from the M4, the South and South East should exit at Junction 15 and travel north along the A419(T) then, after Cricklade, turn right towards Kempsford on the C124 and into the Blue car parks.

Traffic coming from the South West, West and Bristol on the M4 should exit at Junction 17 and travel north towards Malmesbury, turning north east on to the B4040 towards Minety and then north on the B4696 towards Ashton Keynes (Cotswold Water Park). Traffic will pass over the A419 joining the Cirencester road southbound through Latton and to the C124 merging with the Blue Route.

GREEN ROUTE=Traffic travelling from the North West (M5 Junction 11A and Cheltenham) should follow the A417(T) south, exiting at the Burford Road junction at Cirencester and joining the A417 eastbound towards Fairford. Traffic will be directed through Meysey Hampton into the Green car parks.

From the West, follow the Cirencester ring road to the south of the town and use the old A419 past South Cerney airfield. Carry straight on at the first roundabout and follow the road parallel to the A419(T). At the second roundabout turn left, over the A419(T) and bear right towards Latton. Turn left to Down Ampney and follow signs to the Green car parks.

Additional overflow routes also exist to relieve congestion on all the main routes. Drivers should however be aware that once in the vicinity of RAF Fairford, they will be directed onto the designated RIAT routes as agreed with the Police (see above). Tune into Wings FM on 87.7 MHz for traffic reports and airshow news.

Coming by Rail
With fast, direct rail services to Swindon from London, Oxford, Wales and the West, the easiest way to arrive at the Air Tattoo is to catch a train to the town and then transfer to an express shuttle bus bound for RAF Fairford. So why not make it a special day out and let the train take the strain of your journey! For timetables and ticket information visit http://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/ or http://www.thetrainline.com/ or call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50

Shuttle Buses
Frequent shuttle buses will leave Swindon Bus Station (close to the train station) for RAF Fairford, these buses travel along a specially designated route thus giving passengers a fast-track entry to the Airshow. Return tickets are priced at £5 for adults and £3 for children.