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Visit Eltham Palace car-free
Eltham Palace and Gardens is easily reached by bus services from various parts of South East London and TfL tube stations, as well as by rail from Central London, and from many Kent Towns. Our journey planner will show you train and bus times and walking routes.
Enjoy 20% off entry when you visit us car-free, showing a train or bus ticket, or proof of TfL travel, or a bike helmet on arrival – terms and conditions apply.
Cyclists Welcome. Plan your route here.
The Capital Ring and Green Chain Walk both pass close to Eltham Place.
A group of 3 or more can save 34% on train travel with Southeastern Railway and Thameslink with Groupsave.
Transport for London 1-Day Travelcards are available.
Here’s some information on accessibility on buses and trains. And here’s information on accessibility at Eltham Palace an Gardens.
Getting to Eltham Palace car-free
Here's our recommended route to Eltham Palace. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By bus
By train via Mottingham
Southeastern run frequent trains to Mottingham from Charing Cross, Waterloo East, London Bridge and Lewisham, also from Gravesend, Dartford and Sidcup.
From Mottingham Station, it’s a 15-minute suburban walk to Eltham Palace. Turn left along Court Road and left onto the entrance road towards the palace.
Alternatively bus 161 from stop MN outside Mottingham station can take you to Eltham Church Court Yard, which is nearer.
By train via Eltham
Eltham is also served by frequent Southeastern trains from Charing Cross, but also from Victoria via Peckham Rye. Trains also run from Dartford and Bexleyheath.
From Eltham Station, it’s a 15-minute walk to Eltham Palace.
You can also catch bus 161 from stop D for the short ride to Eltham Church Court Yard.
About Eltham Palace
Discover a medieval palace turned art deco mansion. Eltham Palace was once a Tudor royal residence and was transformed in the 1930s by eccentric millionaires Stephen and Virginia Courtauld. Explore the palace and get a taste of the Courtaulds’ extravagant lifestyle as you explore their unusual home, try on a range of period costumes, follow the family trail and admire the magnificent medieval great hall.
Enjoy 19 acres of award-winning gardens with a quirky mix of medieval and modern styles. Cross London's oldest working bridge and go on an adventure in the playground inspired by the Courtaulds’ love of travel.
For any queries about visiting contact Eltham Palace on 0370 333 1181 or customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Address: Eltham Palace, Court Yard, Off Court Road, Eltham, London SE9 5QE. Visit Website