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Visit Hampton Court Palace car-free
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It’s easy to visit Hampton Court Palace car-free. Just cross the bridge from Hampton Court train station. The main entrance is on Hampton Court Way.
Trains run to Hampton Court from London Waterloo (35 mins) via Clapham Junction (30 mins) and Surbiton (5-10 mins).
Boats run from: Kingston (45 mins) and Richmond (95 mins).
Buses run from: Kingston (10 mins), Richmond (45 mins), Hounslow (50 mins), Staines (60 mins) and Heathrow (90 mins).
Hampton Court Palace is in TFL zone 6, at the edge of London. This means you can use your contactless bank card or Oyster card when travelling from other areas of London.
Check out our recommended route (below) and then use our journey planner (above) for door-to-door train, bus and walking routes.
Discount: Enjoy 2 for 1 entry when you travel by bus with the TFL Go app until 27th November 2026.
Enjoy 2 for 1 entry with a valid train ticket and printed voucher.
Please note that the offer is not valid on the following dates in 2026: 28th March to 12th April, 21st July to 31st August and 28th November to 31st December.
Enjoy views of London Wetland Centre, Kew Gardens and Syon Park if you take the scenic route by boat along the River Thames from Westminster – in the style of a Tudor monarch!
If you take the faster option of a train from Waterloo, then look out for Battersea Power Station on the journey.
You will pull-in at the Victorian awnings of Hampton Court’s own train station.
Children’s events run seasonally. You can explore the Magic Garden adventure playground, or visit the country’s oldest hedge maze, while listening to a family version of the audio guide.
Cycle path National Route 4 runs beside the palace on Barge Walk towpath. You can cycle off-road along the Thames Path from Kingston or further. On-road paths also run through Richmond Park from Barnes to Kingston.
Plan your cycle route to the ticket office – the bike racks are marked in blue. They can be found to the left of the entrance to the palace (just before the barrier by the Works Yard) and next to the Rose Garden in the car park.
The Thames Path National Trail passes the palace, and you can follow it with a phone app. The Freedom Trail runs along the river, too. Alternatively, you can approach the palace via Bushy Park on the London Green Belt Way or London Parks Way.
Explore the palace grounds with the estate map, which shows the two ticket offices at the left, and with the palace map.
Taxis can be found at Kingston and Surbiton train stations.
Find accessibility information for buses and trains and for visiting Hampton Court Palace.
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Get updated bus information with web or app or by texting the stop code (5-digit number on a sign above the timetable) to: 84268 nationwide or 87287 in London (fees apply). For train information, text 84950.
Getting to Hampton Court Palace car-free
Here's our recommended route to Hampton Court Palace. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By boat
In summer, cruise with:
– Thames River Boats from: Kew (105 mins), Richmond (95 mins) or Westminster (3.5 hrs).
– Turks Thames boat trips from: Kingston (45 mins).
By train to Hampton Court
There are direct trains to Hampton Court from Waterloo via Surbiton and all stations in between:
- Clapham Junction – 30 mins (the station also has the Mildmay & Windrush overground lines)
- London Waterloo – 35 mins (Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, Waterloo & City tube lines)
- Surbiton – 5-10 mins
- Vauxhall – 35 mins (Victoria tube line)
- Wimbledon – 20 mins (District tube line and tram)
- As well as: Berrylands, Earlsfield, New Malden, Raynes Park and Thames Ditton.
You can change at Surbiton or Clapham Junction from: Basingstoke, Farnborough Main, Guildford or Woking. Change at Wimbledon or Clapham Junction from Sutton. Change at Clapham Junction from Eastbourne, East Croydon, Three Bridges or London Victoria.
Find more information on the London rail and underground map or this Google map with underground lines.
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The Palace is about five minutes’ walk from Hampton Court railway station. Simply cross the bridge over the River Thames to find the gates on your right.
By train and bus via Kingston
There are direct trains to Kingston on a loop from Waterloo via Richmond:
Clapham Junction (20 mins), London Waterloo (25 mins), Richmond (15 mins), Shepperton (20 mins) and Wimbledon (10 mins).
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Buses 111, 216 and 411 leave Kingston train station from shelter R frequently. The journey takes about 10 minutes.
Jump off the bus at Chestnut Avenue. Next, walk for a few minutes with the castle wall on your left until you reach the entrance. It should take 5-10 minutes.
By bus to Hampton Court
View the Hampton Court bus map. Buses leave between every 10 and 20 minutes.
Buses stop close to the entrance from:
- Heathrow (90 mins) via Heston (65 mins), Hounslow (50 mins), Hanworth (40 mins) and Hampton (10 mins) – bus 111
- Kew (60 mins) via Richmond (45 mins) and Twickenham (30 mins) – bus R68
- Kingston (10 mins) – buses 111, 216 and 411
- Mosley (10 mins) – bus 411
- Staines (60 mins), Sunbury (35 mins) and Hampton (10 mins) – bus 216
About Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace is an iconic former royal residence just outside London, famously the home of Henry VIII. Explore the vast Tudor kitchens, the opulent Baroque apartments, the Great Hall and the world-famous Hampton Court Palace Maze.
Kids will also love letting their imagination run wild in the Magic Garden adventure playground. Special events run throughout the year, including an award-winning Tulip Festival, spooktacular Halloween, and theatrical performances.
The palace is set within 60 acres of stunning riverside gardens, and has featured in popular films and TV shows including Bridgerton, Wolf Hall and The Favourite. Don't miss the on-site cafés serving delicious seasonal dishes, and the shops offering a range of gifts and souvenirs.
Hampton Court Palace is also set within Home Park, a 750-acre royal park that is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
For any queries about visiting contact Hampton Court Palace on 033 332006000 or [email protected]
Address: Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU. Visit Website