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Waddesdon Manor

Waddesdon
Nr Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP18 0JH

 

 
 
 
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HOW TO GET HERE

By Rail: Regular train services run from London Marylebone to Aylesbury. For information on times and fares please visit chilternrailways.co.uk or tel: 08456 005 165 Monday to Friday 8.30 to 5.30.  Taxis are available outside Aylesbury Station, Waddesdon is 12 miles.

NEW! Aylesbury Vale Parkway
Situated on the A41 north of Aylesbury, this new station removes the need to drive into Aylesbury. For a full timetable please visit chilternrailways.co.uk or tel: 08456 005 165 Monday to Friday 8.30 to 5.30.

By Bus: Bus service from Aylesbury: Arriva The Shires no 16/17. For information about bus timetables and fares please visit www.arrivabus.co.uk or telephone 0871 200 2233.

By Bicycle: Now we have the New Aylesbury Vale Parkway it's easier to travel from London to Waddesdon Manor by bicycle. From Aylesbury Vale Parkway turn left onto the A41 towards Bicester. Be aware there are no cycle lanes and this is a busy main road. Follow the A41 all the way into the village of Waddesdon. The main entrance to Waddesdon Manor is just past the Five Arrows Hotel on the left-hand side. Please note: the drive to the main House is approx 2 miles long and does have some steep inclines. It is not possible to cycle around the grounds at Waddesdon Manor, but you can safely leave your bicycle in the car park.

By Taxi: Regular taxis run from both Aylesbury and Bicester.

By Car:
From London
(allow 1.5 hours from central London).
Take M40 to Junction 7. Turn right towards Thame. At first roundabout, take second exit towards Aylesbury. At next roundabout, take first exit towards Long Crendon. In Long Crendon turn right towards Chearsley and Waddesdon. In Chearsley, as the road swings to the right, go straight ahead into Winchendon Road towards Waddesdon. Continue until T-junction with A41. Turn left into Waddesdon village.

From Birmingham
(allow 1.5 hours from central Birmingham)
Take M40 to Junction 9. Take A34 towards Bicester. At first roundabout, take second exit towards Aylesbury. At next roundabout, continue on A41 towards Aylesbury. Continue for about 10 miles and enter Waddesdon village.

From Oxford
(allow 45 minutes)
Take A34 to Bicester. At roundabout, take second exit towards Aylesbury. At next Roundabout, continue on A41 towards Aylesbury. Continue for about 10 miles and enter Waddesdon village.

From Milton Keynes
(allow 45 minutes)
Take A5 towards Dunstable. Take A4146 to Leighton Buzzard. At Leighton Buzzard follow signs to Aylesbury on A418. In Aylesbury follow signs to Bicester and Banbury on A41. Continue for about 5 miles and enter Waddesdon village.

Direction Map to Waddesdon Manor

 

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