Transport ยท Twickenham, TW2
Twickenham is not like most London sports venues โ there is no Tube. You are relying on National Rail from Waterloo, which runs excellent matchday services but creates a single-point bottleneck on exit. Getting there is easy. Leaving is where 80,000 people all make the same mistake.
โ ๏ธ There is no Tube to Twickenham
Unlike most London venues, Twickenham has no Underground access. All public transport arrives and departs via National Rail โ plan your journey from Waterloo or Richmond accordingly.
Address
200 Whitton Rd, Twickenham TW2 7BA
Nearest station
Twickenham โ 10 min walk
Stations nearby
Twickenham ยท Whitton ยท St Margarets
From Waterloo
~20โ30 min direct train
Parking
Avoid โ road closures matchdays
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Nearest stations
Main station ยท arrive here
Twickenham
๐ National Rail from Waterloo ยท ~10 min walk
Direct matchday services from Waterloo run frequently. Best for arrival. Avoid immediately post-match โ queues form at the station entrance and platform access is controlled with thousands waiting.
Best exit option
Whitton
๐ National Rail ยท ~15 min walk
Significantly less congested than Twickenham station post-match. A 15-minute walk that saves a lot of time. The same line โ trains run back to Waterloo and Richmond from here.
Quietest exit option
St Margarets
๐ National Rail ยท ~20 min walk
The quietest post-match option. A longer walk but almost no queues. Good if you’re happy to walk 20 minutes for a stress-free journey home via Richmond or Waterloo.
Getting here by
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Train
Only reliable option
Direct from London Waterloo. ~20โ30 mins. Frequent matchday services. No Tube access โ train is the only practical public transport choice.
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Bus
Slower on matchdays
Bus routes serve the area but road congestion on matchdays makes them unreliable for timing. Train is significantly better.
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Cycle
Good option
The Thames Path and riverside routes make cycling to Twickenham genuinely enjoyable. Bypasses all matchday road and rail congestion.
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Drive
Avoid
Road closures, residential restrictions, and severe post-match gridlock. Getting out of the area by car after a full house can take over an hour.
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Exit strategy โ this is where it matters
โก 80,000 people, one main station โ don’t join the queue
Twickenham station manages the post-match crowd with controlled entry and queued platform access. This works โ but it creates long waits. The fans who get home fastest are the ones who walk to Whitton or St Margarets, or simply wait inside the stadium until the queues clear.
Option 1
Walk to Whitton
A 15-minute walk in the opposite direction to most of the crowd. Whitton station is far less congested and the same National Rail line runs back to Waterloo and Richmond. Consistently the fastest exit for anyone willing to walk.
~15 min walk ยท same line
Option 2
Walk to St Margarets
The quietest post-match exit. A 20-minute walk but almost no queuing at the station. Trains via Richmond connect onward to Waterloo and the Tube network. Best option if you don’t mind a longer walk for a stress-free journey.
~20 min walk ยท quietest
Option 3
Wait it out
Twickenham has good post-match hospitality areas that stay open for a period after the final whistle. Waiting 25โ35 minutes inside the stadium lets the main queue at the station disperse considerably. Twickenham station becomes manageable within about 45 minutes of full-time.
Wait 25โ35 min
๐๏ธ Arrival tip
Arrive 60โ90 minutes before kick-off. Matchday trains from Waterloo are frequent and the walk from Twickenham station is straightforward. Pre-match the area is well managed โ the congestion only builds on departure. Arriving early also gives you time to explore the stadium surroundings and get settled before an 82,000-crowd atmosphere builds.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Twickenham Stadium by public transport?
Train from London Waterloo โ direct services run to Twickenham station in approximately 20โ30 minutes. There is no Tube access. Matchday services are frequent and well managed but the station gets very busy post-match.
What is the best way to leave Twickenham after a match?
Walk to Whitton station (15 minutes) instead of queuing at Twickenham. Far less congested, same line back to Waterloo. St Margarets (20 minutes) is the quietest option. Waiting 25โ35 minutes inside also works well once the main rush clears.
Is there a Tube to Twickenham Stadium?
No โ Twickenham has no Underground access. All public transport is via National Rail. The nearest Tube connections are at Richmond (District Line and Overground), approximately 15 minutes from Twickenham by train.
Is there parking at Twickenham Stadium?
Very limited. Road closures are common on major matchdays and the surrounding residential area has strict parking restrictions. Post-match gridlock can keep cars in the area for over an hour. Train is strongly recommended.
How early should I arrive at Twickenham for a match?
60โ90 minutes before kick-off. Pre-match trains and the walk from the station are well managed โ the congestion builds almost entirely on the exit. Arriving early lets you settle in and enjoy the atmosphere before the 82,000 crowd fills the ground.