Western Gate | Swindon Travel Choices

Welcome to the Western Gate Travel Information site!

Please see the links below to access information and services that are available to you as a new resident in the new Lagan Homes development on Marlborough Road, Swindon.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please get in touch at travelplans@swindon.gov.uk

Resident transport survey 2026

Thank you to the 44% of residents who responded to our 2026 resident travel survey. Some of the Fairtrade chocolate has already gone out to the early birds, whilst the remaining chocolate will be coming shortly! You can read the results below.

Download the survey report

Useful links

Household Travel Information Pack Everything you need to know about travel around Western Gate (14244KB)
Current Swindon Cycle Map A PDF map of all the traffic free paths across the borough (7251KB)
Dorcan Round map Traffic free circular 6-mile route from Queens Drive for walking, cycling, scooting or jogging (1501KB)
Free bike security marking Register your bike on the national bike database
Paths to Coate map Explore the area on foot (5505KB)
Get Walking in East Swindon Magazine PDF of magazine containing walking routes around the area (10601KB)
View timetables for buses There are fast and frequent services along Marlborough Road (1, 1a, and 12)
Claim your free bus voucher (One application per household)
Claim your free £20 rail voucher (One application per household)
Real time bus information PDF (2706KB)
Sign up to car share Find someone else going your way and share the costs!
Guide to electric vehicles PDF (1488KB)
Our free Borrow a Bike scheme PDF
Western Gate Operational Travel Plan PDF (769KB)

Events

Active Swindon Trails Challenge

The Active Swindon Trails Challenge is a fun walking activity for families all year round. Follow trails, collect badge and enter prize draws. Learn more

Coate Water loop

View interactive map