Wimbledon Transport Guide: How to Get There Without the Chaos

Last updated: September 8, 2026

Getting There · The Championships

Wimbledon Transport Guide: How to Get There Without the Chaos

Wimbledon is the one London sporting fortnight where the journey needs as much planning as the ticket. Two step-free stations serve the grounds from opposite directions, a dedicated shuttle runs alongside the regular buses, and anyone joining The Queue is travelling to a different place entirely — Wimbledon Park, not the gates. This guide ranks every way in, how to get out at the end of a long day, and the accessible options.

Nearest station
Southfields · 15-min walk
From central
District line direct
Key buses
493 · Championships shuttle
Arrive by
Gates − 60 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 gates minus 60 minutes. Wimbledon moves an enormous crowd through a residential corner of SW19 on a stewarded one-way system, bag checks take time, and the walk from either station is 15 to 20 minutes before you reach a queue — an hour is the realistic margin. If you are joining The Queue for on-the-day tickets, that is a separate exercise measured in hours, not minutes.

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Getting back after

Southfields (15 min)
The stewarded one-way walk back to Southfields is the default and it moves steadily, but the District line alone absorbs the whole crowd — expect to queue on the platform after a late finish on the show courts.
Walk to Wimbledon station
Twenty minutes on foot, and worth it: National Rail to Waterloo, Thameslink, the District line and the tram all leave from there, so you are not dependent on one line.
Shuttle and 493
The Championships shuttle and the 493 both run back towards the stations. The shuttle needs a separate fare rather than a Travelcard, so have that ready before you reach the stop.
Park & Ride last departures
Morden Park Park and Ride runs until 23:00. Play on the outside courts can run late, so check the last shuttle against the schedule before you commit to driving.

Step-free & accessible

Both Southfields and Wimbledon are step-free Underground stations, and Southfields has lifts and boarding ramps. Wimbledon Park is also on the District line but is a 25-minute walk, so it is the least practical of the three for most visitors.

The 493 bus is wheelchair accessible and links Wimbledon station, Southfields and the grounds directly, which makes it the most reliable option if the 15- to 20-minute walk is not workable.

If you are joining The Queue, Gate 3 is reached through it and mobility access is provided by buggy from the Search facility to the gate, in strict queue order. A dedicated covered waiting area is provided for wheelchair users and their companions.

Inside the grounds there is step-free access to most areas including spectator areas and food and drink stands, and there is a Changing Places facility with level access at the rear of No.2 Court. Park and Ride at Morden Park drops off at the corner of Somerset Road and Marryat Road.

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest station to Wimbledon?
Southfields on the District line, about a 15-minute stewarded walk from the grounds. It is step-free with lifts and boarding ramps, and a dedicated shuttle bus also runs from there during The Championships.
Should I use Southfields or Wimbledon station?
Southfields is closer and the default for anyone arriving on the District line. Wimbledon station is better if you are coming in on National Rail from Waterloo, or want the Championships bus rather than the walk, and it has far more lines for getting home.
Is there a shuttle bus to Wimbledon?
Yes. A dedicated shuttle runs from Southfields station, and a separate Championships bus service runs from Wimbledon station. Travelcards and bus passes are not accepted on the Southfields shuttle, so allow for a separate fare. The 493 bus also serves both stations and the grounds.
Where do I join The Queue for Wimbledon?
The Queue forms in Wimbledon Park, not at the gates, so that is where you travel to if you are after on-the-day tickets. Entry from The Queue is through Gate 3.
How early should I arrive at Wimbledon?
Aim for gates minus 60 minutes. The walk from either station is 15 to 20 minutes, the approach is stewarded and one-way, and bag checks take time. Joining The Queue is a different proposition altogether and is measured in hours.
Is Wimbledon accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes, largely. Southfields and Wimbledon stations are both step-free, the 493 bus is wheelchair accessible, and there is step-free access to most areas of the grounds plus a Changing Places facility at the rear of No.2 Court. Queue access is by buggy from the Search facility to Gate 3, with a covered waiting area for wheelchair users and companions.

Plan the rest of the trip

Wimbledon venue guide ->Wimbledon Queue tips – how it actually works ->Wimbledon bag policy ->The Championships, Wimbledon – fixtures & tickets ->

Published: March 13, 2026