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West on the M4, then south
As far as junction 18, you're on the Bristol route, with the same early bottleneck through the Thames Valley. Once past Chieveley the motorway opens up and you can hold a steady speed.
At junction 18 the car comes off onto the A46 for Bath. The surface is good, the straights are long and there are only a few roundabouts, though you share it with through traffic as well as locals from Tormarton and Cold Ashton.
You can also come in on the A4 via Chippenham and Corsham, which is the prettier way but takes longer. On a relaxed trip with time to spare it's a nice choice; if you've got a restaurant booking, give it a miss altogether.








