If you're getting the train to the Royal International Air Tattoo, the best station is Swindon, which is served by fast, direct trains from London, Oxford, Wales and the west. You can reach RAF Fairford via a dedicated shuttle bus from Swindon bus station, which is a five-minute walk away via Wellington Street and Manchester Road. The shuttle costs £3 per person. There is also a park and ride service from Gloucester and Cheltenham for £5. For more information, visit the Royal International Air Tattoo's website.

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About Royal International Air Tattoo

Every July, the Royal International Air Tattoo lights up the skies over RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. This is the world's largest military air show, and has been supporting the Royal Air Forces Association for over four decades - originally set up by two volunteers in 1971, today it is organised by a 3,500 plus team of aviation and event management experts. A charitable event with entertainment at its core, the tattoo features hundreds of military aircraft from all over the world, from RAF Typhoons to the Russian Mil Mi-24 helicopter gunship. The weekend's highlight is without doubt the daily flying displays, which are nothing short of fantastic - coloured vapours fill the skies as all manner of aircraft loop and soar overhead. And there's more than just aircraft - you can drop in on the Vintage Village, packed with retro vehicles, shopping and entertainment, or watch and try out action sports in the Adrenaline Zone. So if you're into flying machines, high-speed excitement or just a great family day out, this is the place to be.

Departures and arrivals from Swindon (Wilts)

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Swindon (Wilts) station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departing toTrainTimePlatformStatus
to London PaddingtonGreat Western Railway23:203On time
to Bristol Temple MeadsGreat Western Railway23:284On time
to Cheltenham SpaGreat Western Railway23:422On time
to SwanseaGreat Western Railway00:014On time
to ChippenhamGreat Western Railway01:22On time
Arriving fromTrainTimePlatformStatus
from London PaddingtonGreat Western Railway23:254On time
from London PaddingtonGreat Western Railway23:584On time
from Didcot ParkwayGreat Western Railway01:22On time
from Bristol Temple MeadsGreat Western Railway05:251Scheduled
from GloucesterGreat Western Railway05:552Scheduled

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