Cherry Red Records Stadium Transport Guide: Every Way to AFC Wimbledon

Last updated: July 23, 2026

Getting There · Matchday Transport

Cherry Red Records Stadium Transport Guide: Every Way to AFC Wimbledon

The Cherry Red Records Stadium on Plough Lane is unusually well served for a lower-league ground, with three stations within walking distance and a bus that stops right outside. This guide ranks every way to get to the Cherry Red Records Stadium, how to leave fast, and the accessible options.

Nearest station
Haydons Rd · walking distance
From central
~25 min from Victoria
Key buses
493 direct from Wimbledon
Arrive by
KO − 30 min

Every way in, ranked

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Buffer is set to kick-off minus 30 minutes. The ground holds just over 9,000 and is fed by three separate stations plus a direct bus, so 30 minutes is a comfortable margin without needing to rush any single route.

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Getting home after

493 bus back to Wimbledon
The direct bus back to Wimbledon station is the simplest exit, with onward District line, tram, South Western Railway and Thameslink connections.
Haydons Road or Earlsfield
With three stations in walking distance, spreading out to Haydons Road or Earlsfield avoids concentrating everyone on one platform.
Driving out
Parking is scarce throughout the area, so anyone who drove should expect a longer search and a slower exit than using the direct bus or nearby stations.

Step-free & accessible

With three stations and a direct bus route all serving the ground, supporters have several ways to plan around specific access needs — check current step-free status for your chosen route with National Rail, TfL or Thameslink ahead of time.

Away fans can expect an allocation of around 1,500, reflecting the stadium’s capacity across the Cappagh, Ry, North and South stands.

Contact the club in advance to confirm accessible seating and any assistance you need for matchday, as capacity for accessible facilities is limited.

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest station to the Cherry Red Records Stadium?
Haydons Road, Earlsfield and Tooting Broadway are all within walking distance, giving supporters more route options than most lower-league grounds.
Is there a direct bus to the Cherry Red Records Stadium?
Yes — the 493 runs directly from Wimbledon station to right outside Plough Lane, the simplest door-to-door option.
Is there parking at the Cherry Red Records Stadium?
Parking is scarce around the ground, as across most of this part of London, so public transport via one of the three nearby stations or the 493 bus is recommended.
How early should I arrive?
Aim for kick-off minus 30 minutes. With several station and bus options feeding the ground, this is a comfortable margin without needing to rush.
Which Tube line serves the Cherry Red Records Stadium?
Tooting Broadway on the Northern line is within walking distance, alongside Wimbledon station (District line) for the direct 493 bus.

Plan the rest of your visit

Cherry Red Records Stadium seating guide — where to sit →

Published: July 23, 2026