The County Ground, home of Swindon Town FC, is located on County Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 2ED. Situated close to Swindon town centre, the stadium is easily accessible by car, train and local bus services. This guide explains the best ways to get to the County Ground, where to park, public transport options and accessible travel information to help you plan your matchday.
If you're travelling from Birmingham, Coventry, the Midlands, Manchester or further north, the quickest route is via the M5 and M4 motorway network.
Traffic around the Magic Roundabout and the town centre can become busy on matchdays, particularly during the hour before kick-off.
Supporters travelling from Southampton, Bournemouth, Salisbury, Portsmouth or the South Coast should use the A34 and M4.
The County Ground is well signposted as you approach the town centre.
If travelling from London, Reading, Oxford or the Home Counties:
The journey from Reading takes approximately one hour, depending on traffic.
Supporters travelling from Bristol, South Wales or Bath should follow these directions:
The County Ground is approximately 10 minutes from Junction 16 outside peak traffic.
Swindon railway station sits on the Great Western Main Line and is served by regular services from across the country.
Supporters travelling from Birmingham, Manchester or northern England will usually change at either Bristol Temple Meads or Reading before continuing to Swindon.
Once you arrive at Swindon Railway Station, the stadium is around one mile away.
Supporters travelling from London Paddington, Reading or the South of England benefit from direct Great Western Railway services.
Yes. The County Ground is approximately one mile (1.6km) from Swindon railway station.
The walk usually takes around 20-25 minutes and follows well-lit pavements through the town centre before reaching County Road.
Many supporters choose to walk before and after matches.
Yes. Several Swindon Bus Company services run between the railway station, town centre and the area surrounding the stadium.
Common services include:
Services generally operate every 10-20 minutes during the day, with journey times of approximately 10 minutes. The nearest bus stops are only a short walk from the County Ground.
No. Swindon Town do not currently operate an official matchday shuttle bus between the railway station and the stadium.
Most supporters either walk or use the regular local bus network.
No. There is currently no official Park and Ride service operating for Swindon Town matchdays.
Supporters travelling by car are encouraged to use the official stadium parking where available or one of the nearby public car parks within walking distance.
Yes. Limited parking is available at the County Ground.
However:
Most supporters should plan to use one of the nearby public car parks instead.
Address: Prospect Place, Swindon, SN1 3LQ
This large town centre car park is around 15 minutes' walk from the County Ground and is one of the most popular options for away supporters.
Address: Islington Street, Swindon, SN1 1TN
Located approximately 20 minutes' walk from the stadium, this council-operated car park offers a large number of spaces and easy access to the town centre.
Address: Spring Gardens, Swindon, SN1 2NN
This multi-storey car park is around 15 minutes on foot from the County Ground and is another popular choice on matchdays.
There is limited residential street parking around the stadium.
Supporters should:
All of the recommended public car parks are within a straightforward walk of the stadium.
Yes. Swindon Town provides accessible parking close to the stadium entrances.
Supporters requiring accessible parking should contact the club before travelling, as spaces are limited.
For supporters travelling by road, using the M4 via Junction 15 or Junction 16 provides the quickest access to Swindon depending on your direction of travel.
If travelling by public transport, taking a train to Swindon Railway Station followed by a 20-25 minute walk to the County Ground is the simplest and most popular option.
Because parking close to the stadium is limited, arriving early or using one of the nearby public town centre car parks is strongly recommended, especially for larger league fixtures.
