Getting There · Matchday Transport

Lord’s Cricket Ground Transport Guide: Every Way to the Home of Cricket

Lord’s sits five minutes from St John’s Wood station on the Jubilee line, the fastest way in for most fans — but that station has no lift, so anyone needing step-free access should route via Marylebone instead. This guide ranks every way to get to Lord’s, how to leave fast, and the step-free options.

Nearest station

St John’s Wood · 5-min walk

From central

~10 min from Bond St

Key buses

13 · 46 · 82

Arrive by

Play − 45 min

Every way in, ranked

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Buffer is set to play minus 45 minutes. Lord’s holds around 31,100, St John’s Wood is a single Jubilee line station serving most of the crowd, and the surrounding streets are residential and congested on major matchdays — 45 minutes covers the walk and gate checks comfortably.

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Getting home after

St John’s Wood (5 min)

Head straight back to St John’s Wood for the Jubilee line — frequent trains every 2–3 minutes clear the crowd quickly, even without a lift.

Marylebone via bus 113

If you need step-free access, the 113 bus to Marylebone is the reliable accessible route home, though it takes longer than the walk to St John’s Wood.

Driving out

With residential permit zones surrounding the ground, anyone who drove faces congested streets after a full day’s play — a nearby pub is a better plan than sitting in traffic.

Step-free & accessible

St John’s Wood station has no lift — access is via escalator or stairs only, so it is not step-free. Marylebone station is fully step-free and is the recommended accessible route, connected to Lord’s by the 113 bus.

Lord’s is fully cashless, with accessible toilets and baby-changing facilities throughout the ground, plus shuttle services offered during major events.

Book accessible seating and any assistance you need in advance through the club rather than on the day, given the ground’s capacity and the popularity of major fixtures.

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest station to Lord’s Cricket Ground?

St John’s Wood on the Jubilee line, a signed 5-minute walk up Grove End Road — the fastest route in from most of central London, with trains every 2–3 minutes.

Is St John’s Wood station step-free?

No. St John’s Wood has no lift — only an escalator and stairs. For step-free access, use Marylebone station and connect to Lord’s on the 113 bus.

Is there parking at Lord’s?

Very limited. The surrounding St John’s Wood streets are residential permit zones, though parking can be pre-booked for roughly £10–£20 depending on the event via lords.org.

How early should I arrive?

Aim for play minus 45 minutes. With around 31,100 capacity and one main Jubilee line station serving most of the crowd, this covers the walk and gate checks comfortably.

Which buses go to Lord’s?

Routes 13, 46 and 82 serve the St John’s Wood Road area, with 113, 139 and 274 also stopping nearby — the 113 also connects to step-free Marylebone station.

Plan the rest of your visit

Lord’s seating guide — where to sit →

Lord’s Cricket Ground Transport Guide | Best Routes, Stations & Exit Strategy