Travel and Parking
How to Get to Tewkesbury
Tewkesbury is a historic riverside town in Gloucestershire, well-connected by road and public transport. Below are the most convenient travel options depending on where you're coming from:
From Wales (Cardiff / South Wales)
By Car:
- Take the M4 Eastbound towards Newport.
- Merge onto the M48, then join the M5 Northbound at Almondsbury Interchange (Junction 15).
- Continue on the M5 to Junction 9 and follow signs for Tewkesbury (A46).
- Approximate driving time: 1 hour 30 mins to 2 hours from Cardiff.
By Train:
- Take a Transport for Wales or Great Western Railway service to Cheltenham Spa or Gloucester.
- From there, take a local bus (Stagecoach) or taxi to Tewkesbury (approx. 20–25 mins).
- Total journey time: 2 to 2.5 hours.
From The Midlands (Birmingham & Surrounds)
By Car:
- From Birmingham, take the M5 Southbound.
- Exit at Junction 9 for Tewkesbury and follow the A46.
- Approximate driving time: 1 hour.
By Train:
- Trains from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa run frequently (around 40 mins).
- From Cheltenham, take a local bus or taxi to Tewkesbury.
- Total journey time: 1.5 hours.
From London
By Car:
- Take the M40 or M4, depending on your starting point.
- Join the M5 Northbound via the A417 (if coming from M4 via Swindon/Gloucester).
- Exit at Junction 9 for Tewkesbury.
- Approximate driving time: 2.5 to 3 hours.
By Train:
- Take a train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa (usually via Swindon or Reading).
- From Cheltenham, get a local bus or taxi.
- Total journey time: 2 to 2.5 hours.
Parking
- Tewkesbury has several public car parks within walking distance of the town centre.
- Dedicated event parking will be provided closer to the race date. Full details will be announced on the event website and social channels.
Coach & Bus
- National Express and Megabus operate services to Cheltenham and Gloucester.
- From either city, local buses connect to Tewkesbury (Stagecoach West services).
Travel Tip
If you’re using GPS, set your destination as:
- Tewkesbury Town Centre, GL20 5PQ
- Or use the event village address (to be confirmed closer to the event)