Putney Bridge Underground Station
15 min walk
TUBE 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 · London
Getting to Craven Cottage
Use Putney Bridge on the District line for Craven Cottage. It is around 15 minutes on foot to the visiting entrance, and the riverside route through Bishop’s Park is simpler than changing again for a bus.
Plan a stay at Fulham ↗BEFORE YOU SET OFF
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01 · Arrive
Your route into Craven Cottage
From Putney Bridge station, turn left onto Ranelagh Gardens and follow the underpass into Bishop’s Park. Keep to the riverside path towards Craven Cottage, then follow the signs round to the Putney End entrances on Stevenage Road. The walk is pleasant, but leave extra time if you are meeting friends or arriving with the main crowd. Visiting supporters use the Putney End, with the entrance nearest Bishop’s Park. Your ticket and matchday stewards determine which Stevenage Road turnstile to use; recent visiting-club guidance describes turnstiles 1–17. Ask a steward rather than joining a queue for a different stand.
SUPPORTER INFORMATION: FULHAM V BURNLEY ↗02 · Reach the away end
After the match
After the final whistle, head towards Putney Bridge through Bishop’s Park if you are returning on the District line. Fulham’s visiting-club guidance says the park remains open after evening matches, so you should not need to divert round the streets. Give yourself time for busy paths and station queues before committing to a tight last-train connection. If you parked in Putney Exchange, remember the weekend 8pm and weekday 10pm closing times before you decide whether to stop for food. For a late match, an authorised private space with all-hours access or Westfield’s 24-hour car-park exit is safer. Drivers close to Stevenage Road should expect road restrictions and pedestrian congestion.
SUPPORTER INFORMATION: FULHAM V BURNLEY ↗03 · Stay or head home?
Choose your base before your hotel
Stay around Putney or Putney Bridge if you want an uncomplicated football trip with pubs, food and a walk to Craven Cottage. It works especially well if you arrive through Waterloo or Clapham Junction, as Putney railway station and the District line give different ways in and out.
Hotel to compare: The Captain Cook · Dawes Road / Munster Road, Fulham
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Use Putney Bridge on the District line for Craven Cottage. It is around 15 minutes on foot to the visiting entrance, and the riverside route through Bishop’s Park is simpler than changing again for a bus. Check TfL for engineering works, particularly on Sundays, before setting off.
If you arrive at Waterloo or Clapham Junction, South Western Railway to Putney is a sound alternative. Allow roughly 20–30 minutes to walk north over Putney Bridge and on to the Putney End. Hammersmith is useful for travellers needing other Underground lines, but it leaves a longer walk or a bus journey. There is no National Rail station at the stadium.
- Recommended station
- Putney Bridge Underground (District line), approximately 10–20 minutes to Craven Cottage
- Mainline rail alternative
- Putney station (South Western Railway) via Waterloo or Clapham Junction; approximately 17–35 minutes walking
- Hammersmith alternative
- Hammersmith is approximately 20–40 minutes on foot, with District, Piccadilly, Circle and Hammersmith & City connections
- Sunday and evening train service
- Check live TfL and National Rail journey planners; disruptions described for individual 2026 fixtures are not permanent
- Underground step-free status
- Do not assume Putney Bridge is step-free; Hammersmith Hammersmith & City/Circle has identified platform-to-exit step-free access, subject to route confirmation
Station to ground & away entrance
From Putney Bridge station, turn left onto Ranelagh Gardens and follow the underpass into Bishop’s Park. Keep to the riverside path towards Craven Cottage, then follow the signs round to the Putney End entrances on Stevenage Road. The walk is pleasant, but leave extra time if you are meeting friends or arriving with the main crowd.
Visiting supporters use the Putney End, with the entrance nearest Bishop’s Park. Your ticket and matchday stewards determine which Stevenage Road turnstile to use; recent visiting-club guidance describes turnstiles 1–17. Ask a steward rather than joining a queue for a different stand.
- Away stand
- Putney End, approached from the Bishop’s Park end of Stevenage Road
- Visiting turnstiles
- Recent visiting club guidance identifies Stevenage Road turnstiles 1–17; check ticket and steward signage for actual allocation
- Station approach
- Left from Putney Bridge Underground to Ranelagh Gardens; underpass into Bishop’s Park, follow riverside path to stadium
- Away entrances relative to station
- Putney End turnstiles are at the south/Bishop’s Park end of Stevenage Road
- Gate opening
- A March 2026 visiting-club guide states stadium opens 90 minutes before kick-off; check fixture instructions
Buses & local travel
Use the District line to Putney Bridge if you can walk from the station. From Hammersmith, the 220 bus runs along Fulham Palace Road, leaving a shorter walk towards Bishop’s Park and the Putney End. If you start in Putney, the 74, 220 and 424 are other services to consider; check your actual stop and direction with TfL.
For a Saturday afternoon match, walking can be more predictable than waiting on a bus near the ground. After full-time, roads and pavements are busy, so give yourself more time to reconnect with the District line or a mainline train. Bus diversions and frequencies are fixture-dependent.
- Principal Tube route
- District line to Putney Bridge, then walk via Bishop’s Park
- Bus from Hammersmith
- Route 220 along Fulham Palace Road
- Buses from Putney
- Routes 74, 220 and 424 cited for Fulham Palace Road in visiting supporter guidance
- Bus stop/return
- Fulham Palace Road stops, subject to live TfL stop information and any matchday diversions
Away coaches
If you are travelling on an organised away coach, use the instructions sent by your own club or coach organiser. Fulham’s access statement names Bishop’s Park Road for visiting coaches, while a more recent visiting-club guide also refers to coaches parked on Fulham Palace Road. The exact drop-off and collection arrangements therefore need checking for your fixture.
Once dropped off, follow the stewarded approach towards Bishop’s Park and the Putney End on Stevenage Road. Keep the coach operator’s collection location and departure time handy. After the game, do not assume your coach will wait in the same spot as your arrival.
- Coach arrival area
- Fulham FC access statement specifies Bishop’s Park Road, around 0.3 miles from away entrance
- Other coach guidance
- Burnley visiting supporters guide March 2026 refers to coaches parked on Fulham Palace Road
- Operator check
- Away coach passengers should confirm fixture-specific drop-off, allocated road, and collection point with their organiser
Accessible journeys
Arrange accessible parking directly with Fulham before travelling, rather than expecting to find a Blue Badge bay outside the away end. Recent visiting-club guidance places limited pre-booked spaces at Fulham College Boys’ School on Kingwood Road, with an accessible shuttle to the stadium. Availability is first come, first served and needs confirming for your fixture.
For the Putney End, access stewards can assist at the dedicated entrance beside the away turnstiles. Accessible toilets and pre-arranged audio-commentary headsets are also described in club-supplied guidance. If you are travelling by public transport, check the entire step-free route in advance; the closest Tube station is not automatically the best accessible journey.
- Accessible parking
- Limited complimentary pre-booked spaces for home and away disabled supporters at Kingwood Road SW6 6SN, first come first served
- Accessible parking advance notice
- Burnley March 2026 guide says reservations from seven days before fixture via Fulham Disability Liaison Officer; verify fixture booking window
- Accessible shuttle
- A shuttle runs from Kingwood Road car park to the stadium before/after games; return may involve a wait
- Accessible away entry
- Accessible entry beside Putney End visiting turnstiles; stewards assist
- Away accessible facilities
- Accessible toilets and advance-booked audio-descriptive headsets detailed in visiting-club information
- Putney mainline station step-free
- South Western Railway lists Putney as Category A step-free to all platforms; boarding assistance may still be needed
- Accessibility contact
- enquiries@fulhamfc.com cited by visiting clubs for accessible parking and assistance
After the match
After the final whistle, head towards Putney Bridge through Bishop’s Park if you are returning on the District line. Fulham’s visiting-club guidance says the park remains open after evening matches, so you should not need to divert round the streets. Give yourself time for busy paths and station queues before committing to a tight last-train connection.
If you parked in Putney Exchange, remember the weekend 8pm and weekday 10pm closing times before you decide whether to stop for food. For a late match, an authorised private space with all-hours access or Westfield’s 24-hour car-park exit is safer. Drivers close to Stevenage Road should expect road restrictions and pedestrian congestion.
- Primary post-match route
- From Putney End through Bishop’s Park to Putney Bridge Underground
- Bishop’s Park evening access
- Burnley March 2026 guide says Bishop’s Park remains open after all matches, including evening games
- Putney Exchange closing times
- Closes 20:00 Saturday/Sunday and 22:00 Monday–Friday; vehicles left after closure not released until next trading day
- Westfield late return
- Westfield London car park exit available 24/7
- Rail post-match reliability
- Check TfL engineering works and live service, especially for Sunday and late kick-offs
Putney Rail Station
Step-free access recorded
RLY station recorded in the existing stadium transport mapping. This identifies an arrival option; check your service and the onward route.
Research checked 2026-10-14Hammersmith Underground Station
TUBE station recorded in the existing stadium transport mapping. This identifies an arrival option; check your service and the onward route.
Research checked 2026-10-14Putney Bridge Underground Station
underground station recorded in the existing stadium transport mapping. This identifies an arrival option; check your service and the onward route.
Research checked 2026-08-03Putney Bridge Station
TMU station recorded in the existing stadium transport mapping. This identifies an arrival option; check your service and the onward route.
Research checked 2026-07-29Parsons Green
TMU 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?
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Where to stay
Stay around Putney or Putney Bridge if you want an uncomplicated football trip with pubs, food and a walk to Craven Cottage. It works especially well if you arrive through Waterloo or Clapham Junction, as Putney railway station and the District line give different ways in and out. You will still need to cross the river to the away entrance. Hammersmith is another useful base if you want more hotel choice and several Underground lines, accepting a longer walk or the 220 bus. For a wider London weekend, it is perfectly reasonable to stay near your mainline arrival station and use the District line on matchday. There is no need to book a hotel immediately beside the residential streets around the ground.
SUPPORTER INFORMATION: FULHAM V BURNLEY ↗For the match first, stay in Fulham rather than central London. Dawes Road/Munster Road works well for value and walking; Parsons Green is the stronger all-round overnight area for restaurants and drinks; Putney Bridge is useful for the closest tube access and an easy approach through Bishop's Park. Hammersmith is a sensible wider-market fallback when local Fulham prices spike.
Near the ground
The immediate ground area is scenic and residential rather than a dense hotel or nightlife district. Fulham Pier has transformed the Riverside Stand side with food, bars and a luxury hotel, but match-day access arrangements are tighter than on ordinary days.
For the evening
Parsons Green and Fulham Broadway are the practical local evening bases. Parsons Green suits a pub/restaurant-led night; Fulham Broadway has a denser mix of bars, food and late transport. Hammersmith offers a broader late-evening choice if staying farther out.
For the train
Putney Bridge and Parsons Green on the District line are the most useful local Underground stations. Fulham Broadway is also useful, particularly for the Dawes Road/Fulham Broadway hotel cluster. Mainline rail is less central to the stadium stay than the District line.
Hotels to compare
The Captain CookDawes Road / Munster Road, FulhamAll-round choiceCraven Cottage is listed at roughly 1.1 km / 13 minutes walk by a major hotel platform.
Bear in mind: It is an old pub building with narrow stairs and no lift; this is a real accessibility/luggage drawback.
Hotel details checked 2026-09-29Check availability ↗Booking.com · Choose your dates and check the final price.More about this choice
The pub downstairs gives supporters food and drinks without having to travel again after checking in.
Recent 2026 reviews repeatedly praise comfortable beds, cleanliness, staff and value.
Booking.com coverage is verified.
Sampled prices were far below the premium boutique options in Fulham.
Recent reviews note no air-conditioning and no in-room safe.
Friday/Saturday pub activity and live music can create some noise.
The price baseline is based on fewer usable Booking.com observations than preferred, so the weekend premium is not treated as statistically robust.
Fulham Pier HotelCraven Cottage / Fulham PierFor the shortest ground journeyCraven Cottage is effectively on the doorstep; major hotel-location data lists the stadium at about 0.1 km / 1 minute.
Bear in mind: This is a premium stay: representative sampled nights were mostly in the £300s and £400s.
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Current Booking.com and Tripadvisor feedback is exceptionally strong for room quality, cleanliness and service.
The riverside setting and on-site food/bar offer are distinctive for a football trip.
A September 2026 match-day guest review reported restricted access to restaurants, bars, lounges and spa facilities on the day of a Fulham match.
The hotel's own arrival guide confirms that match-day access around Fulham Pier is more restricted and guests should allow extra time.
Parking is a poor fit for match day; public transport or taxi is the safer assumption.
Aragon HouseParsons Green, FulhamFor the eveningDirectly on Parsons Green with a substantial bar/restaurant offer in the property itself.
Bear in mind: It is an upper-mid boutique price rather than a budget football room.
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Official site confirms the Underground is a short walk away.
Booking.com landmark data places it around 0.9 mile from Craven Cottage.
Booking.com coverage is verified.
Current reviews are strong for location, room comfort and staff.
No lift is a recurring review theme.
Some reviews mention noise, which is unsurprising for rooms attached to a busy pub/restaurant.
The retained weekend price sample contains only two observations, so the apparent lack of weekend premium should not be over-interpreted.
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Sources, limitations and matchday changes
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