Getting to Farnborough International Airshow 2012

Due to roadworks causing severe delays on the M4 J1 – J3 (Chiswick roundabout to Heston) areas this may cause a knock on effect to traffic travelling to Farnborough from central London during show week. We recommend taking public transport instead and trains to Farnborough Main train station are fast and regular. Free shuttles to the show from the train station take just 15 mins. Information on train times and tickets can be found here. Traffic updates can be found here.

We would encourage all visitors who can to leave their cars at home and travel by public transport to the show in 2012. A number of special services have been arranged to make your travel to the show as convenient as possible. Click here to download and print a Farnbrough location map.

Travel by Train from London Airports

To travel to the Farnborough Airshow from Gatwick Airport, take the First Great Western service to North Camp Station. The train journey is approximately 50 minutes. Free shuttle buses run from North Camp station into the show ground.

From London Heathrow Airport, Go-ahead London’s Express Coach Service direct to the Farnborough show site. Tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day of travel from the bus driver. Full details of bus stop locations and tickets are available from www.goaheadlondon.co.uk/farnborough or by calling +44 (0) 20 8545 6110. Or click here to download and print a Coach Time Table.

Travel by Train

Farnborough Airshow is within easy reach of four stations- Farnborough Main, Farnborough North, North Camp and Aldershot - a free shuttle bus service will run from Farnborough Main, Aldershot and North Camp stations to the show. Farnborough Main is within 20 -30 minutes walking distance of Farnborough North station.

For rail travel enquiries, train times and fares please call the National Rail Enquiries Line on +44 (0)8457 484950 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk

Disabled passengers or those with pushchairs are advised to travel via Farnborough Main or North Camp, where there is ramped or lift wheelchair access available to both platforms.

If travel assistance is required please contact the service provider of your starting station.

South West Trains
Travel to Farnborough International Air Show by train and save £5 on your entry ticket.
South West Trains run frequent services to Farnborough from London Waterloo, Weymouth, Bournemouth and Southampton. If you are travelling to the show in a group, you can save up to 50% on your train travel. When 3 or 4 people travel together off-peak, only 2 pay with South West Trains GroupSave discount. You can add up to 4 accompanying children for just £2.00 each!

For all information and train times go to www.southwesttrains.co.uk To reserve disabled assistance, please telephone 0800 5282 100 at least 24 hours before your journey.

EXTENDED STATION SHUTTLE SERVICE

The shuttle bus service that operates between Farnborough Main station and the Farnborough International Airshow site has been extended and will additionally operate on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 July. This service will commence at 0900am from Farnborough Main station, entering entering the exhibition site for drop off at Gate B. The service will run every 20 minutes with the last bus leaving the Airshow site, from Gate B, at 1800 hrs. We hope this extended service will aid exhibitors in their preparation for show opening on Monday 9 July 2012.

Travel by Road

By Coach Service
Pick up Go-ahead London’s Express Coach Service direct to the Farnborough show site from various locations around Central London including St Prancas International and Euston stations, Victoria Coach and Rail Station. Tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day of travel from the bus driver. Full details of bus stop locations and tickets are available from www.goaheadlondon.co.uk/farnborough or by calling +44 (0) 20 8545 6110. Or click here to download and print a Coach Time Table.

National Express is also running dedicated coach services to the event from across the UK with adult and child fares are available. For more information and to book, visit www.nationalexpress.com or call 08717 81 81 81 (calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras) or pop into your local outlet.

By Car
Should you decide to travel by car, the Farnborough International Airshow is located on the A325, accessible from the M3 and A31. During the period of the exhibition there will be special routes in the immediate vicinity of Farnborough which will be clearly sign posted. Please follow signs to the general car park. Parking is free and the general car parks are serviced by free shuttle buses into the show.

Motorists are advised to turn off their car Sat Nav's on approach the show and follow the road signage in place.

If you have purchased reserved parking, please follow AA road signs to the car park specified on your parking label.

Visitors driving from London should allow at least two hours’ journey time.

The AA is providing breakdown service for Air Show visitors. Members and non-members should dial 0800 072 3642 for assistance. Special rates are available for non-members wishing to join. AA Members can also visit the AA stand and show their yellow Membership or Rewards card to receive complimentary drinks. www.theaa.com

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