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How to get to Twickenham

Taking the train to Twickenham

Twickenham Stadium is at the heart of English rugby, and is host to all of national rugby union's home matches.

With a capacity of 82,000, Twickenham is:

  • The world's largest rugby union stadium.

  • The UK's second largest stadium, behind Wembley Stadium.

  • Europe's fourth largest stadium, behind Spain's Camp Nou, Wembley Stadium, and Spain's Santiago Bernabéu.

Twickenham is also an exciting music venue, including becoming the UK's fastest-ever sold out stadium show in 2012 for Lady Gaga - 50,652 tickets in 50 seconds!

Other past artists have included Rhianna, Iron Maiden, and BTS - while 2026 will see Depeche Mode, Metallica, The Rolling Stones, and Eminem.

  • The stadium is known as the "Cabbage Patch", as this was the land's original purchase before being turned into a rugby station in 1907.

  • Twickenham Stadium is home to the World Rugby Museum, as well as exciting stadium tours - starting at £32 for a behind-the-scenes view, aadium, behind Wembley Stadium.

  • Europe's fourth largest stadium, behind Spain's Camp Nou, Wembley Stadium, and Spain's Santiago Bernabéu.

Twickenham is also an exciting music venue, including becoming the UK's fastest-ever sold out stadium show in 2012 for Lady Gaga - 50,652 tickets in 50 seconds!

  • All the way up to the once-in-a-lifetime Legends tour where you can meet your sporting hero!

  • Look out for the 27-foot-high "Core Values" statue, outside of the South Stand, which represents the five character-building characteristics of rugby: integrity, passion, solidarity, discipline, and respect.

How to get to Twickenham Stadium by train

The most convenient way to get to Twickenham Stadium is by train - match days usually see severe traffic congestion and parking shortages.

Twickenham Station is just a 10-minute walk (roughly 0.5 miles) away, with frequent, direct trains running from:

  • London Waterloo to Twickenham in 34 minutes.

  • Clapham Junction to Twickenham in 26 minutes.

  • Reading to Twickenham in 1 hour.

  • Ascot to Twickenham in 35 minutes.

  • Windsor to Twickenham in 30 minutes.

While not part of the London Underground, the station is located in Zone 5 so you can still use your Oyster or contactless card.

Other train stations near to the stadium:

  • Whitton station is a 20-minute walk away.

  • St Margaret's is a 20-minute walk away.

  • Richmond Station (which is also part of London Underground's District Line) is a 45-minute walk or a short bus ride away on the 281 / 681.

It's advised to buy any train tickets early, as match day transport is always very busy - and remember that unlike other train ticket sellers, purchasing with LNER means zero booking fees!

How to get to Twickenham from Waterloo

South Western Railway runs a direct train to Twickenham from Waterloo.

Services toward Reading, Windsor & Eton Riverside, or Shepperton run roughly every 10 minutes, and will usually stop at Twickenham Stadium.

Trains are also available from Waterloo East, however journey times can vary from 36 minutes to over an hour, so this option requires a bit more planning if you're on a deadline.

If you're using Oyster or a contactless card to get to Twickenham from Waterloo, then remember to touch in and out so that you don't get overcharged for your train journey.

How to get from King's Cross to Twickenham

London King's Cross station connects England to the rest of the country, as well as to Scotland.

King's Cross is on the London Underground Victoria Line, making it easy to get the tube to Vauxhall and pick-up a South Western Railway train from there.

Alternatively, you can take the Piccadilly Line to Hammersmith and catch the 267 bus to Twickenham stadium, which takes approximately 55 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic.

How to get from Heathrow to Twickenham

If you're flying in from Heathrow Airport, then there are plenty of ways to get to Twickenham stadium.

  • You can catch the 490 bus, which will take you directly to the stadium in around 40 minutes.

  • A taxi ride will take about 20 minutes, and should cost you in the region of £30-£40.

  • There are no direct trains from Heathrow to Twickenham - instead you can change for overground services at Staines, or catch a train into central London and take the Tube to London Waterloo.

Once you're at Twickenham stadium

  • Accessibility

    Twickenham stadium offers:

    • Step-free access to street level.

    • 300 accessible seating options.

    • Unisex accessible toilets on all levels.

    • A free audio descriptive commentary service.

    • A dedicated sensory room for neurodivergent guests and children.

    • An Accessible Support Booth with Stewards.

  • Food and drink

    Only bags A4 size or smaller are permitted inside the venue, and you're not allowed to bring any food or drink in with you. Please also note that Twickenham's pubs and eateries get very busy on match-days, so consider fuelling up in Richmond instead!

  • Other tips for travelling on event days​

    Roads within a rough 3-mile radius are closed to general traffic for roughly two hours pre-event and up to two hours post-event. If you're driving, then your best bet is to pre-book parking in Richmond upon Thames, with taxi drop-off and pick-up zones near the stadium on London Road and Cole Road.

    Maps for both match days and non-match days can be found on the official Allianz Stadium website.

    Twickenham Stadium maps

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