Getting Around Bourton-on-the-Water

Parking in Bourton-on-the-Water

Bourton-on-the-Water offers two main pay-and-display car parks, both just a short walk from the village centre:

Station Road Car Park

  • Located at Station Road, GL54 2EN
  • Operates year-round
  • Accepts cash (coins only), card payments, or the Parking App

Rissington Road Car Park

  • Located at Rissington Road, GL54 2BN
  • Payments via Parking App or card
  • Free motorcycle parking available

Other Parking Information

Disabled parking is available in Rissington Road Car Park. Blue Badge holders can park for free in any available space. For coaches and motorhomes (up to 19 seats), parking is available at Station Road Car Park on a first-come, first-served basis.

Public Transport Information

Whether you're traveling from within the UK or internationally, there are many convenient ways to reach Bourton-on-the-Water.

National Rail

  • Convenient connections to nearby stations.

Trainline

  • For booking train and bus journeys across Europe.

National Express

  • Intercity and regional coaches.

Pulhams Coaches

  • Local buses including the 801 and 855 routes.

Gloucestershire Public Transport

  • The ‘D’ route bus connects Cheltenham with Bourton-on-the-Water.

Travelling to Bourton-on-the-Water from London

  • Train from Paddington Station to Kingham: 1½ – 2 hours, then a pre-ordered taxi (20 minutes).
  • Train from Paddington Station to Moreton-in-Marsh: 1½ – 2 hours, then Pulhams Coaches 801 bus (20 minutes).
  • Train from Paddington Station to Cheltenham Spa: 2½ hours, then the 801 bus (or taxi).

National Express Coach from London

  • London Victoria to Cheltenham: 2 – 2½ hours, then Pulhams Coaches 801 bus (50 minutes).
  • London Victoria to Cirencester: 2 – 2½ hours, then the 855 bus to Northleach, then change to the 801 bus.

Travelling from Heathrow Airport

  • National Express Coach to Cirencester or Cheltenham: 2 – 2½ hours, then the 801 bus.
  • Airline Coach to Oxford: 1 hour, then train to Kingham or Moreton-in-Marsh, then 801 bus or taxi.
  • Heathrow Express to Paddington: 15 minutes, then follow the London directions above.
  • RailAir Coaches to Reading: 45 minutes, then train to Moreton-in-Marsh, then the 801 bus.

Sustainable Exploring: Enjoy Car-Free Days from Bourton-on-the-Water

For those visiting Bourton-on-the-Water who want a break from driving, or if you're travelling by public transport, there are plenty of wonderful places to visit without the need for a car.

Bourton-on-the-Water Walking Routes

  • Bourton-on-the-Water Circular Walk 1
  • Bourton-on-the-Water Circular Walk 2
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Car-Free Day Trips

Option 1: Visit Moreton-in-Marsh & Stow-on-the-Wold

  • 9:30 am: Pulhams 801 bus from Bourton-on-the-Water to Moreton-in-Marsh, arriving 9:55 am.
  • 12:30 pm: Depart Moreton-on-the-Marsh on the 801 bus to Stow-on-the-Wold, arriving 12:45 pm.
  • 3:30 pm: Depart Stow-on-the-Wold, arriving in Bourton-on-the-Water at 3:42 pm.
  • Later return: 4:55 pm bus from Stow-on-the-Wold, arriving 5:07 pm in Bourton-on-the-Water.

Option 2: A Day in Cheltenham

  • 10:00 am: Board the Pulhams 801 bus to Cheltenham, arriving at 10:43 am.
  • Spend the day visiting Cheltenham’s historic sites, attending a festival, or exploring shops.
  • 6:15 pm: Return bus from Cheltenham to Bourton-on-the-Water.

Option 3: Discover Bibury & Cirencester

  • 10:00 am: Pulhams 855 bus to Bibury, arriving 10:35 am.
  • 2:20 pm: Leave Bibury on the 855 bus to Cirencester, arriving at 2:37 pm.
  • 5:30 pm: Return to Bourton-on-the-Water from Cirencester, arriving at 6:22 pm.