Getting There · Ice Hockey Transport

Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre Transport Guide: Every Way In & Out

Streatham’s ice rink sits on Streatham High Road, a 2-minute walk from Streatham station. There is no Tube nearby, so the train is the easy way in. This guide ranks every route to a Streatham IHC game, how to get home afterwards, and the step-free options.

Nearest station

Streatham · 2 min walk

From central

~23 min Thameslink from Blackfriars

Key buses

45 · 109 · 159 · 250

Arrive by

Face-off − 30 min

Every way in, ranked

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Buffer is set to face-off minus 30 minutes. It is a small rink with a short walk from the station, so 30 minutes covers getting in, finding a seat and grabbing a drink before the puck drops.

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🏒 Weekend games face off at 5.30pm Saturday and 6.45pm Sunday. Check the time before you go.

Getting home after

Streatham station

Two minutes from the rink. Thameslink runs north through Blackfriars, Farringdon and St Pancras, and Southern runs to London Bridge. Check the last trains before you set off, especially on Sundays.

Bus to Brixton

The 45, 109 and 250 run north from the Streatham Station stop to Brixton for the Victoria line, and the 159 continues into central London. Slower than the train, but frequent.

Car park

The underground car park is right at the centre, but you join Streatham High Road traffic on the way out. Allow extra time after a busy game.

Step-free & accessible

Streatham station has lifts from the entrance to both platforms, completed in autumn 2023, and it is the closest station to the rink. Streatham Common station is also step-free to both platforms.

The centre lists lift and ramp access, accessible toilets and accessible parking. There are Blue Badge bays in the underground car park. They cannot be booked in advance, and Blue Badge holders pay to park.

Active Lambeth has said the car park lift is temporarily unavailable. Call the centre on 020 8677 5758 to check access before you travel.

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest station to Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre?

Streatham station, about a 2-minute walk from the rink. It is served by Thameslink (from Blackfriars, Farringdon and St Pancras) and Southern (from London Bridge).

How do I get to Streatham ice rink from central London?

The quickest way is a Thameslink train from London Blackfriars to Streatham, about 23 minutes, then a 2-minute walk. From Victoria, take a Southern train to Streatham Common (about 19 minutes) and walk 15–20 minutes or take a short bus ride.

Is there a Tube station near Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre?

Not within walking distance. The nearest Tube options are Brixton (Victoria line) and Tooting Bec (Northern line), and both need a bus to finish the trip. Brixton to the Streatham Station stop takes about 25 minutes on the 45, 109 or 250.

Is there parking at Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre?

Yes, an underground car park off Streatham High Road. It is paid, including for Blue Badge holders, and has a 2.3m height barrier.

Is Streatham station step-free?

Yes. Lifts from the entrance to both platforms were completed in autumn 2023. Streatham Common station also has step-free access to both platforms.

Plan the rest of your visit

Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre guide: tickets and seats →Streatham IHC: the RedHawks →National Ice Hockey League explained →

Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre Transport Guide