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Wimbledon is the biggest tennis event in the UK and one of the oldest too. It’s an event that goes back as far as the 1800s and is steeped in tradition, (strawberries and cream anyone?). If this year is going to be your first time going, then there are a few things you will need to know when planning how to get to Wimbledon.
When do the Wimbledon Tennis Championships start?
The 2017 Wimbledon Championships start on July 3 and end July 16.
Where do the Wimbledon Tennis Championships take place?
The event takes place at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. It’s in Zone 3 in the South West corner if you’re looking for Wimbledon on a Tube Map.
How do you get to Wimbledon?
Tube
Take the District Line Westbound to Wimbledon and get off at Southfields. Walk South along Wimbledon Park Rd and the event grounds are a 15 minute walk away. If you would prefer not to walk, you can catch the 493 bus from Southfields.
You could also get off at Wimbledon Park or Wimbledon stations but the walk from either will be a bit longer at about 25 minutes. A bonus to stopping at Wimbledon station however you can board a London General shuttle bus service straight to the event grounds.
Rail
The nearest railway station is Wimbledon station. If you’re coming from central London, you can get a direct train from Waterloo. From Wimbledon station you can get the 493 bus or there is the London General shuttle bus service which runs during the Championships.
Bus
As previously mentioned the 493 bus is the best option but the 39 is a good alternative if needed.
London General also runs direct shuttle bus services from London railway stations including
St Pancras, Euston, Baker Street, Marble Arch and Victoria. Check the schedules on their website for full details.
Tram
There are trams running to Wimbledon from East Croydon. Most of the time there’s generally a tram every 10-15 minutes except for Sundays and early mornings and late evenings.
Are there any apps to help me plan how to get to Wimbledon?
Tube Map is available on
iOS and
Android and uses the official TfL map. Use it to plan journeys and see live information on all of the London Underground lines.
If you need to book a train ticket or plan your train journey,
myTrains is available on
iOS.
Bus Times London is available on
iOS and
Android and includes live information and a handy route planner.
Additional info to plan how to get to Wimbledon
For more information on schedules, scores, tickets and the finals visit the official
Wimbledon website.
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