Kew Bridge
Not step-free
RLY station recorded in the existing stadium transport mapping. This identifies an arrival option; check your service and the onward route.
Research checked 2026-10-14
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THE MATCHDAY GUIDE · Brentford
Getting to Gtech Community Stadium
Use Kew Bridge if you are arriving by South Western Railway from Waterloo. The station is next to the stadium, but reaching the away entrance involves following signs around to Capital Interchange Way.
Plan a stay at Brentford ↗BEFORE YOU SET OFF
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01 · Arrive
Your route into Gtech Community Stadium
Use the East Stand away entrance, reached over the railway bridge from Capital Interchange Way. Follow the visiting-supporter signs rather than approaching Gate E from Lionel Road South: the club says there is no through-route between those entrances for away fans. Your ticket will direct you to turnstile F, G or H. The club places visiting supporters in the East Stand and normally opens the turnstiles 90 minutes before kick-off. Allow extra time for searches, particularly if arriving with the main crowds from Kew Bridge.
Away Fans ↗02 · Reach the away end
After the match
If you are heading back towards Waterloo, expect a managed queue at Kew Bridge and allow longer than the station's short walking distance suggests. Brentford tells away supporters using Kew Bridge to walk round from Capital Interchange Way via Lionel Road South to join the main station queue. Gunnersbury may not reopen until an hour after the final whistle, according to August 2026 visiting-club advice. Consider Kew Gardens, Acton Town or another suitable connection if the return service is tight. Drivers should allow for traffic clearing around the stadium and avoid arranging an unrealistic pick-up on the away-coach road.
Away Fans ↗03 · Stay or head home?
Choose your base before your hotel
Stay around Brentford or Kew Bridge if you want the simplest return after the match. You'll be near the stadium and can use the South Western Railway line, but the immediate stadium area is more about transport and new developments than a night out.
Hotel to compare: Novotel London Brentford · Brentford / Great West Road
Compare the stay areas →Rail, Underground & tram
Use Kew Bridge if you are arriving by South Western Railway from Waterloo. The station is next to the stadium, but reaching the away entrance involves following signs around to Capital Interchange Way. Kew Bridge has stairs to the platforms, so it is unsuitable if you need step-free access.
Brentford station is the alternative for an accessible rail journey and is farther from the ground. Check its lift status before travelling: National Rail currently reports a lift fault affecting platform 2. Gunnersbury offers District line and Mildmay line connections, but its small platforms cause restrictions on busy matchdays.
- Recommended arrival station
- Kew Bridge (SWR services from London Waterloo); adjacent to Gtech but no step-free platform access.
- Kew Bridge accessibility
- National Rail category C: no step-free platform access and no lifts.
- Brentford station distance
- Club estimates 1 mile from Gtech; longer walking route to the away East Stand.
- Brentford station accessibility warning
- Normally category A but National Rail currently reports lift out of order between platform 2 and the rest of the station.
- Gunnersbury station
- District line and Mildmay/London Overground services; platform access can be restricted when crowded.
- Gunnersbury step-free
- National Rail category C; no step-free platform access.
- Other rail option
- Kew Gardens has a step-free route for each platform but transfer between platforms requires a street detour of about 600 metres.
- Trains to Kew Bridge
- Club guide describes roughly 15-minute frequency on matchday Saturdays; always check live journey on the fixture date.
Station to ground & away entrance
Use the East Stand away entrance, reached over the railway bridge from Capital Interchange Way. Follow the visiting-supporter signs rather than approaching Gate E from Lionel Road South: the club says there is no through-route between those entrances for away fans.
Your ticket will direct you to turnstile F, G or H. The club places visiting supporters in the East Stand and normally opens the turnstiles 90 minutes before kick-off. Allow extra time for searches, particularly if arriving with the main crowds from Kew Bridge.
- Away stand
- East Stand, blocks N120, E117, E116, E218, E217 and E216.
- Away turnstiles
- F, G and H; check allocation and ticket instructions for the fixture.
- Mandatory visitor approach
- Capital Interchange Way TW8 0EX, across railway bridge to the East Stand; no visitor passage between gates E and F.
- Turnstile opening
- 90 minutes before kick-off under club visiting guidance.
- Arrival lead
- Visiting-club advice recommends arriving at least one hour before kick-off for security checks.
- Stadium postcode
- TW8 0RU is the stadium postal address, not the optimal away-coach / away-entrance sat-nav point.
Buses & local travel
For most visitors, rail to Kew Bridge is easier than changing onto a bus for the final short distance. From other parts of west London, routes 237 and 267 serve the stadium area and are useful connections towards Brentford town centre and the surrounding districts. Use TfL's journey planner to find the correct boarding stop and return direction.
Brentford also lists services 65, H91 and 391 among the routes serving the wider ground area. Stop locations and diversion arrangements can differ by route, so check them for your match rather than assuming there is a dedicated football shuttle.
- Bus services named in visiting guide
- 237, 267, 65, H91 and 391; may stop at different roads and distances from the away entrance.
- Additional club travel bus list
- Travel page also lists 110, 237, 267 and N9, so consult TfL for the current stop/service.
- Accessibility shuttle
- A specialist pre-booked Blue Badge shuttle operates from Our Lady & St John’s RC Primary School; not a general public shuttle.
Away coaches
Official away coaches should use Capital Interchange Way, TW8 0EX. Brentford directs these vehicles to park beside the visiting East Stand approach, leaving supporters close to the railway bridge and away turnstiles.
Travel with your coach organiser's instructions for the return rather than arranging an independent collection point on Lionel Road South. Police and stewards may control vehicles and walking routes after the match. If your party needs an accessible coach, ask the visiting club to confirm the arrangement with Brentford's supporter liaison officer.
- Official away coach parking
- Capital Interchange Way, Brentford, TW8 0EX, beside the visiting East Stand access.
- Coach arrival / collection point
- Use the official coach organiser and fixture police/steward instructions; normal coach parking road is Capital Interchange Way.
- Accessible coach enquiries
- Contact Brentford supporter liaison officer using address/contact on its official Away Fans guide.
Accessible journeys
Contact Brentford's accessibility team before travelling if you need a wheelchair position or parking close to the away entrance. The club offers a limited visiting Blue Badge allocation on Capital Interchange Way, sold subject to availability. Accessible visiting entry is at turnstile G, with lifts serving the away viewing areas.
The school car park at Our Lady & St John's RC Primary School offers pre-booked Blue Badge spaces and a minibus shuttle, but the shuttle has steps and only accepts foldable wheelchairs. If travelling by train, Kew Bridge is not step-free and Brentford station currently has a reported lift fault. Confirm your complete route, not just your chosen seat.
- Visiting Blue Badge parking
- Limited designated allocation near East Stand on Capital Interchange Way; advance booking, first come first served for away allocation.
- Alternative Blue Badge parking
- Our Lady & St John’s RC Primary School through official matchday booking, with shuttle to Bees Superstore.
- Shuttle restrictions
- Club warns steps to board and shuttle accepts foldable wheelchairs only; shuttle runs roughly every 30 minutes up to kick-off, check exact times.
- Away accessible entrance
- Turnstile G; passenger lift from Thomas Layton Way and internal lift to elevated wheelchair seating.
- Away toilets
- Three accessible toilets, one lower and two upper concourse, RADAR controlled.
- Audio descriptive commentary
- Headsets available on advance request to club accessibility team.
- Nearest railway station access
- Kew Bridge has no step-free platform access; Brentford is ordinarily step-free but has a current platform-2 lift fault.
- Accessible taxi drop-off
- Club says no formal stadium-site taxi drop-off; contact accessibility team for mobility assistance.
After the match
If you are heading back towards Waterloo, expect a managed queue at Kew Bridge and allow longer than the station's short walking distance suggests. Brentford tells away supporters using Kew Bridge to walk round from Capital Interchange Way via Lionel Road South to join the main station queue.
Gunnersbury may not reopen until an hour after the final whistle, according to August 2026 visiting-club advice. Consider Kew Gardens, Acton Town or another suitable connection if the return service is tight. Drivers should allow for traffic clearing around the stadium and avoid arranging an unrealistic pick-up on the away-coach road.
- Kew Bridge return route for visiting fans
- From Capital Interchange Way, walk round up Lionel Road South to join the Kew Bridge station queue; club discourages immediate use by visiting fans.
- Gunnersbury closure after full-time
- Tottenham August 2026 away guidance says station does not open until one hour after final whistle; fixture-specific confirmation still needed.
- Return alternatives
- Consider Kew Gardens and Acton Town, depending on line and ticket, if station queue/closure unsuitable.
- Road traffic egress
- Close-ground and Kew Bridge road network can be congested on matchdays; no reliable departure-time estimate available.
Brentford
RLY station recorded in the existing stadium transport mapping. This identifies an arrival option; check your service and the onward route.
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TUBE station recorded in the existing stadium transport mapping. This identifies an arrival option; check your service and the onward route.
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RAIL station recorded in the existing stadium transport mapping. This identifies an arrival option; check your service and the onward route.
Research checked 2026-10-14Kew Bridge Rail Station
RLY station recorded in the existing stadium transport mapping. This identifies an arrival option; check your service and the onward route.
Research checked 2026-07-29Gunnersbury Rail Station
RLY station recorded in the existing stadium transport mapping. This identifies an arrival option; check your service and the onward route.
Research checked 2026-07-29Gunnersbury Underground Station
MET station recorded in the existing stadium transport mapping. This identifies an arrival option; check your service and the onward route.
Research checked 2026-07-29Would an overnight stay help?
Check your return services, then compare a station, stadium or town-centre stay.
Where to stay
Stay around Brentford or Kew Bridge if you want the simplest return after the match. You'll be near the stadium and can use the South Western Railway line, but the immediate stadium area is more about transport and new developments than a night out. Chiswick High Road is the better option if pubs and restaurants matter as much as the football, with Gunnersbury and the District line nearby. If you are staying overnight with a car, check your hotel's actual parking policy: Premier Inn London Kew Bridge advertises limited first-come spaces rather than an allocated matchday reservation.
Travel to the stadium ↗For the best all-round football trip, stay in the Brentford/Kew Bridge/Chiswick edge rather than central London. Novotel London Brentford gives a strong balance of walkability, facilities, current reputation and Booking.com coverage. Travelodge London Chiswick High Road is the strongest close-to-ground budget option. If the evening matters as much as the match, central Chiswick around Turnham Green is more attractive.
For the evening
Chiswick High Road is the better post-match area for pubs, bars and food. The strongest cluster is further east around Turnham Green, where there are numerous independent restaurants, pubs and bars. This is good for an evening out rather than late-night clubbing. Second Nature Chiswick places you directly in that cluster.
For the train
Kew Bridge is the nearest National Rail station to the stadium. Gunnersbury provides London Overground and District line connections and is useful for the Chiswick hotels. Brentford station is useful for the Novotel/Brentford side but is less direct for the stadium than Kew Bridge.
Hotels to compare
Novotel London BrentfordBrentford / Great West RoadAll-round choiceApproximately 12 minutes on foot to Gtech Community Stadium.
Bear in mind: Great West Road is practical rather than atmospheric; it is not where to stay for the best pub crawl or evening.
Hotel details checked 2026-09-27Check availability ↗Booking.com · Choose your dates and check the final price.More about this choice
Verified Booking.com listing and live sampled rates.
Indoor pool, gym, restaurant and bar give it more substance for an overnight football trip.
Current guest evidence is broadly positive on staff, modern rooms and facilities.
Brentford station is walkable and Kew Bridge is also reachable on foot.
Some recent reviews mention M4/road noise, especially on the road-facing side.
Recent review evidence includes isolated but material cleanliness and air-conditioning complaints.
Parking operation has generated complaints, including the need to follow hotel validation/payment instructions carefully.
Weekend pricing can be materially higher than midweek.
Travelodge London Chiswick High RoadChiswick High Road / GunnersburyFor the shortest ground journeyAround a 10-12 minute practical walk to the stadium.
Bear in mind: Travelodge is not currently verified on Booking.com from the sampled Chiswick searches.
Hotel details checked 2026-09-27More about this choice
Current Tripadvisor score of 4.8/5 from 271 reviews at the time checked.
Recent reviews repeatedly praise cleanliness, staff and soundproofing.
Gunnersbury station is only a short walk away.
Direct Travelodge affiliate coverage is verified.
Usually positioned below the full-service four-star hotels on price.
No conventional on-site resident car park; the hotel describes limited nearby/street parking arrangements.
Standard-room storage is limited according to recent review evidence.
Wi-Fi terms can be less generous than at full-service competitors.
It is at the eastern end of Chiswick High Road; the best evening cluster is further toward Turnham Green.
Second Nature ChiswickCentral Chiswick / Turnham GreenFor the eveningExcellent central Chiswick location for pubs, restaurants and drinks after the match.
Bear in mind: Much farther from the ground than Novotel, Travelodge or Clayton.
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Turnham Green Underground station is around four minutes away.
Verified Booking.com listing with a current 9.1/10 score.
Recent reviews repeatedly praise spacious, quiet and clean rooms.
Kitchenettes are useful for longer stays or supporters who want flexibility.
Strong current local identity after its July 2026 rebrand from room2.
A direct walk is around 30 minutes; public transport or a cab may be preferable after a late match.
Typical sampled rates were the highest of the three primary recommendations.
This is Chiswick evening culture — pubs, bars and restaurants — rather than late-night central-London clubbing.
Recent review evidence includes occasional housekeeping follow-through and minor maintenance/lighting complaints.
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Sources, limitations and matchday changes
Reviewed transport publication. This permanent guide uses the existing approved research; admission, opening hours, services and parking controls may change for each match.
Station mappings identify arrival options. They do not guarantee a walking route, step-free access or a train timetable. Confirm current club guidance and your actual service.
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