Getting to The Cherry Red Records Stadium

Station to ground & away entrance

Head for the away section at the north end of the ground, not the main entrance on Plough Lane. Approaching from Garratt Lane, follow St Martin’s Way and Maskell Road towards Batsford Way and the visiting turnstiles. Away Gates 6 and 7 have been used, so check your ticket and the instructions for your particular match.

The ground’s main postcode is SW17 0NR. For the away approach, Plymouth Argyle used SW17 0BA, while Doncaster Rovers gave Batsford Way, SW17 0BB, for their September 2026 coach drop-off. Gate 6 has also served as a visiting ticket-collection point; that arrangement can change.

Away stand

North stand, also referred to as the Togglit Stand.

Away entry gates

Visiting north stand: Gates 6 and 7 have been used. Follow ticket and club guide, with approach from Garratt Lane via St Martin’s Way/Maskell Road and Batsford Way.

Away sat-nav postcode

SW17 0BA (Plymouth Argyle April 2026 guide); Batsford Way SW17 0BB for September 2026 Doncaster coach drop-off.

Away ticket collections

Gate 6 was used for Plymouth Argyle collections on 18 April 2026; fixture-specific, not a standing guarantee.

Buses & local travel

Use the 493 bus if you are arriving at Wimbledon station or parking in Wimbledon town centre. Board on Alexandra Road, near the station, towards Tooting and get off at Wimbledon Stadium on Plough Lane. From there, follow the outside of the ground to the visiting entrance rather than using the home gates.

For the return, catch the 493 towards Richmond and Wimbledon from the opposite-direction stop. Services also link Tooting Broadway with Wimbledon Stadium; buses on Garratt Lane give another approach from Earlsfield. Check TfL before travelling because crowds or temporary traffic management can affect the last part of the journey.

Recommended bus

493 between Alexandra Road / Wimbledon Station and Wimbledon Stadium on Plough Lane.

Bus return

493 towards Richmond serves Wimbledon Stadium then Alexandra Road / Wimbledon.

Tooting Broadway bus

493 between Tooting Broadway and Wimbledon Stadium.

Other local buses

Routes along Garratt Lane connect the Earlsfield and Tooting Broadway areas; exact boarding depends on where you start.

After the match

For the simplest getaway, leave by the away exit and head back towards Earlsfield or Haydons Road if your onward train serves them. From Wimbledon Stadium, the 493 towards Wimbledon also gives you a connection to the main station and Wimbledon Quarter car park. Leave time for crowds and check the last suitable service.

If you have driven, do not expect to pull straight out of the streets nearest the away end. Coach collection and temporary road controls may be in force, and parking bays can remain restricted after full-time. A car parked in Wimbledon town centre avoids hunting for a nearby space, but you still need to allow time for the bus or walk back.

Post-match bus connection

493 towards Wimbledon from Wimbledon Stadium, then Alexandra Road / Wimbledon station.

Away coach collection

Batsford Way used in September 2026; exact post-match coach pickup is fixture-specific.

Car-park closure

Wimbledon Quarter car park locks at midnight, even though the site opens from 6am.

Temporary traffic constraints

Council matchday plan provides for managed Riverside Road, Summerstown and away-coach circulation; timing and implementation can vary.

Rail, Underground & tram

Haydons Road on Thameslink is the closest railway station to the Cherry Red Records Stadium; AFC Wimbledon quotes about ten minutes on foot to the ground. Away supporters, though, need Gate 7 of the Togglit (North) Stand on Batsford Way, approached via St Martin's Way or Maskell Road, so allow extra time beyond the stadium-frontage walk. From London Waterloo, South Western Railway to Earlsfield is often the more straightforward choice. Follow Garratt Lane south towards Summerstown, then the signed approach to the away entrance; the club quotes roughly twenty minutes to the stadium. Alternatively, Wimbledon station connects with rail, the District line and trams; bus 493 towards Tooting Broadway calls at Wimbledon Stadium, on the other side of the ground from the away entrance. Tooting Broadway on the Northern line also gives access via local buses. For step-free journeys, Earlsfield has lifts to all platforms; Haydons Road has steps to its Sutton-bound platform. Check live services, lift availability and the onward route before setting off, especially for an evening match.

Closest rail station

Haydons Road (Thameslink). AFC Wimbledon gives approximately 10 minutes on foot to the stadium itself; allow additional time to reach Gate 7 of the away end.

Away entrance and postcode

Away supporters enter the Togglit (North) Stand through Gate 7, approached from Batsford Way via St Martin's Way or Maskell Road. The away-end postcode used by visiting-club guidance is SW17 0BA; the main stadium postcode is SW17 0NR.

From London Waterloo

Take a stopping South Western Railway service calling at Earlsfield, then walk south along Garratt Lane towards Summerstown and use the signed access streets for Gate 7. Check your chosen train actually stops at Earlsfield.

Earlsfield walking route

AFC Wimbledon quotes about 20 minutes on foot to the stadium from Earlsfield; the away entrance may take longer depending on the approach and matchday crowds.

Haydons Road step-free access

National Rail category B3: platform 1 towards London has step-free access, but platform 2 towards Sutton requires steps. No lifts. Arrange Passenger Assist or use a suitable alternative if steps are a problem.

Earlsfield step-free access

National Rail category A, with lifts and step-free access to all platforms. This does not guarantee a step-free pavement route to the away entrance; contact the club if accessible entry arrangements are needed.

Wimbledon rail interchange

Wimbledon station is a National Rail, District line and tram interchange. Route 493 towards Tooting Broadway serves Wimbledon Stadium from the town-centre/Alexandra Road side; the bus stop is not Gate 7, so continue around to Batsford Way.

Wimbledon step-free access

Wimbledon station is generally listed by National Rail as step-free category A, with lifts; verify their working status and your actual interchange before travel.

Northern line option

Use Tooting Broadway (Northern line), then a local bus towards the Summerstown/Garratt Lane or Wimbledon Stadium area. Route 493 serves the stadium; routes 44, 77 and 270 serve Garratt Lane. Verify your departure stop and direction using TfL.

District line alternative

Wimbledon Park is on the District line and is a possible approach if travelling via the away-supporters’ Wimbledon Park area; expect a longer onward walk than from Haydons Road, and check step-free access before choosing it.

Return buses

Bus 493 towards Richmond via Wimbledon serves Wimbledon Stadium. Follow the stop directions displayed by TfL; allow for queues and the walk from Gate 7 after full-time.

Wimbledon Station taxi cost guide

Wimbledon Station to the stadium is described by Rome2Rio as about 1.3 road miles. TfL’s 2026 typical metered black-cab bands are £8.40–£13.20 for 1 mile and £12.60–£20.40 for 2 miles depending on tariff. These are general distance bands, NOT a station-to-Gate-7 quote; matchday traffic may increase the metered fare.

Matchday access support

Away supporters requiring accessible parking or stadium access arrangements can contact AFC Wimbledon’s Disability Liaison Officer at dlo@afcwimbledon.ltd.uk; arrange both the station and final approach in advance.