Join 7,000 visitors at Rail Live 2026 in June

Interested in finding the best route? Look no further! Here are 3 great options for you to choose from

Travel by Train
Travel by Train

For the first time since 2019, visitors to Rail LIVE can travel directly into the heart of the show at Porterbrook’s Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre — by train! 

Introducing the Rail Live Express: a dedicated high-speed charter departing from London Paddington Station, calling at Reading Station, and running straight into the exhibition itself. 

You’ll travel on an iconic High Speed Train (HST), capable of 125mph, owned by Romic Group  — a true legend of Britain’s railway heritage. And what makes 2026 even more special? It marks the 50th anniversary of the High Speed Train. There could not be a more fitting year to operate this exclusive charter. 

Direct access to site. No road transfers or shuttle queues. A rare chance to travel on a historic HST during its 50th anniversary year.  

Its efficient. Its memorable. Its exclusive. And its unmistakably Rail LIVE.

Travel by Coach
Travel by Coach

A complimentary coach shuttle service will run from both Stratford Parkway and Honeybourne stations to connect the show for passengers arriving by rail.

There will be 3 coaches on loop from Stratford Parkway and 2 from Honeybourne. 

Please note these times are approximate and cannot account for local traffic in Stratford-upon-Avon that may cause delays. Please ensure you leave plenty of time.
 

STRATFORD PARKWAY STATION

Departure times from Stratford Parkway to Rail Live (journey approx. 30 mins) 

07:30 / 08:00 / 08:30 / 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30  / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00

HONEYBOURNE STATION

Departure times from Honeybourne to Rail Live (Journey approx 15 minutes) 

07:30 / 08:00 / 08:30 / 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30  / 11:00 / 11:30

DEPARTURES FROM RAIL LIVE

Coaches available every 30 minutes starting from 13:30

Travel by Car
Travel by Car

There is a carpark located opposite the main entrance to Porterbrook's Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre.

All visitors arriving by car must park here and follow instructions from the event parking team.

Golf buggy shuttles will be running from the gate entrance to the registration marquee, or alternatively you can walk the short distance from the carpark.

Please note: Parking is on a grass/crop field so please be mindful of the recent weather conditions and wear suitable footwear. 
Please do not park in the local industrial estates as these are private property. Please also do not park or wait on Station Road. These roads have been coned off by the highways in the interest of safety with the volume of traffic to the show. 

For Sat Nav: Please use postcode CV37 8PL and turn off your sat nav once you see directional show signage.
Please follow yellow signs to carpark noted 'RAIL LIVE'

Anyone arriving by Taxi must get dropped off in the carpark and not at the main gates.

Limited Blue Badge parking will be available where space allows at the main gate entrace, overflow will be at the front of the visitor carpark. 
We ask that you notify us in advance (raillive@bauermedia.co.uk - or call 01733 468289) so we can take approximate numbers in advance and the person in the vehicle must match that of the blue badge photo and will be checked.