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Visit RHS Garden Wisley car-free
There is hourly shuttlebus service from Woking train station to RHS Wisley, seven days a week. There are direct trains to Woking from London Waterloo (25 mins) and from towns across the south of England. For more details visit RHS website.
See our recommended routes below for full details of shuttlebus and other public transport options.
Enjoy 30% off entry when you arrive by train, bus, bike or foot – showing a valid train/bus ticket, or arriving on bike or foot.
Cyclists welcome – there are cycle racks at the Garden. You can cycle to West Byfleet on National Route 221, or take your bike on the train to West Byfleet. From there it’s a 3-mile cycle via the River Wey valley. Plan your cycle route here.
You can book taxis from Claremont Cars 01932 351451 or Local Area Cars 01932 808080 to/from West Byfleet Station. ABCO taxis 01483 888888 to/from Woking Station.
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Here’s some information on accessibility on buses and trains. And here’s information on accessibility at RHS Garden Wisley.
Getting to RHS Garden Wisley car-free
Here's our recommended route to RHS Garden Wisley. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By shuttlebus from Woking station (for London)
Trains run from London Waterloo to Woking every 5-10 minutes and the journey takes about half an hour. There are also regular direct trains to Woking from across the south of England, including Clapham Junction, Surbiton, Basingstoke, Alton, Haslemere, Winchester, Southampton, Portsmouth, Salisbury and Exeter.
From Woking station, RHS Wisley’s shuttlebus service runs hourly, between 9am and 5.30pm, seven days a week. No need to book, just pay on board (£2 each way, contactless payments accepted). For full details and timetable see RHS website.
By bus
Stagecoach bus 715 runs from Guildford Friary Bus Station (Stand 19), via Ripley, to RHS Wisley in 25 minutes. Alight at the bus stop on the A3.
You can also catch Stagecoach bus 715 from Kingston-upon-Thames Cromwell Road Bus Station (Stand A3). The bus runs via Esher and Cobham to RHS Wisley in 45 minutes.
Bus 715 runs regularly (but less regularly on Sundays and Bank Holidays).
Our journey planner will show you bus times and walking routes.
From the bus stops on the A3 it’s a 10-15 minute walk to the Garden (allow an extra 5 minutes for the walk over the footbridge for buses towards Guildford).
By train via West Byfleet
Fast trains to West Byfleet leave London Waterloo every half hour and take 30 minutes.
Pre-book a taxi to meet you at West Byfleet by phoning: Claremont Cars 01932 351451, Surrey Cars 01932 355644 or Local Area Cars 01932 808080. The journey takes 15 minutes and costs about £10 for up to four people.
By train via Kingston
By train via Guildford
There are direct trains to Guildford from London Waterloo, Crawley, Dorking Deepdene, Portsmouth, Petersfield, Haslemere and Reading.
From the train station it’s a 10-minute walk to the Friary Bus Station (Stop 19) to catch bus 715.
Buses to Wisley run hourly (fewer on Sundays) – see ‘By bus’ above.
About RHS Garden Wisley
Wisley is the historic home of the RHS and houses one of the largest plant collections in the world. The gardens are a feast for the senses in every season: with swathes of bulbs and blossom in spring, vibrant mixed borders in summer, colourful autumn leaves and frost-sparkled walks in winter. The spectacular Glasshouse is filled with exotic plants from around the world.
For any queries about visiting contact RHS Garden Wisley on 01483 224234 or wisley@rhs.org.uk
Address: Wisley Lane, Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB. Visit Website