Craven Cottage Transport Guide: Every Way to Fulham

Last updated: July 23, 2026

Getting There · Matchday Transport

Craven Cottage Transport Guide: Every Way to Fulham

Craven Cottage sits on a bend of the Thames in Bishop’s Park, which makes it one of the most scenic Premier League grounds to reach and one of the trickiest — there is no dedicated car park and the nearest Tube station is not step-free. This guide ranks every way to get to Craven Cottage, how to leave fast, and the accessible options.

Nearest station
Putney Bridge · 15–20 min walk
From central
~25 min from Earl’s Court
Key buses
220 · 74 · 424
Arrive by
KO − 45 min

Every way in, ranked

Tap any line to expand the step-by-step. Green = best pick, amber = mixed, red = avoid.

Buffer is set to kick-off minus 45 minutes. Craven Cottage seats around 29,600, the walk in from Putney Bridge through Bishop’s Park takes 15–20 minutes on its own, and there is no stadium car park — 45 minutes covers the walk without rushing it.

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Getting home after

Putney Bridge via Bishop’s Park
This is still the fastest way out despite the walk — head back through the park to Putney Bridge rather than searching for a shortcut.
Walk on to Putney station
If Putney Bridge is jammed, continuing to Putney mainline station spreads you onto South Western Railway services instead.
Driving out
With no stadium car park, anyone who drove faces restricted streets and slow-moving traffic — better to let it clear from a Putney riverside pub.

Step-free & accessible

Putney Bridge station is not currently step-free — TfL has agreed a feasibility study but no construction date is confirmed, so wheelchair users should plan an alternative route or transport.

Inside the ground there are 17 wheelchair spaces, with away-end spaces on ramps or lifts and an accompanying seat for a personal assistant at every space.

The stadium has accessible toilets with RADAR key access, radio headsets for visually impaired supporters and induction loops — arrange these when you buy your ticket.

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest station to Craven Cottage?
Putney Bridge on the District line, about a 15–20 minute walk through Bishop’s Park. Putney mainline station is a longer alternative at roughly 1.2 miles.
Is Putney Bridge station step-free?
No. Putney Bridge does not currently have step-free access, though TfL has agreed to a feasibility study. Wheelchair users should plan an alternative route.
Is there parking at Craven Cottage?
No dedicated supporter car park. A small amount of complimentary parking is available first-come by prior arrangement with the club; otherwise use the District line.
How early should I arrive?
Aim for kick-off minus 45 minutes. The walk in from Putney Bridge through Bishop’s Park alone takes 15–20 minutes, so build that into your journey time.
Which buses go to Craven Cottage?
Routes 220, 74 and 424 stop on Fulham Palace Road at Kingwood Road or Lambrook Terrace, each about a 10–15 minute walk from the ground.

Plan the rest of your visit

Craven Cottage seating guide — where to sit →

Published: July 23, 2026