There are lots of ways to arrive at the gates of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships. The stadium is not in Wimbledon Town Centre. It is up the hill between Wimbledon Village and Southfields. The nearest Tube Station is Southfields NOT Wimbledon.

LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT - London Underground Trains

Heathrow Airport is located 15 miles west of central London. Each of the four Airport terminals are connected to the Piccadilly line of the London Underground metro tube system. Get off at Earls Court station. The journey time would be about 40 minutes. Now look for the green signs for the south-bound District Line.

When you are on the platform look for the electronic signs that indicate the next train is going to Wimbledon. Wimbledon Tennis is NOT at Wimbledon. Get off two stops before Wimbledon at Southfields Underground Railway Station.

The Wimbledon Tennis Complex is a ten minute walk which is mainly down hill. Southfields Underground Station is on a cross roads junction. When you come out of station cross over Augustus Road and walk south down Wimbledon Park Road. At the bottom of the hill there is a small roundabout in the middle of the road and in front of you is the famous Number 1 Court at Wimbledon Tennis. There are special tennis buses run by London General and a shared taxi scheme available at a price but just follow the crowds and walk down the hill. It is only a short distance. Do not buy tickets from the ticket touts. You will get ripped off.

Heathrow Express Trains

They run overground from Heathrow to Paddington Station in Central London. They are quicker than the underground and only take 20 minutes to reach Paddington Station. It is more expensive than the Underground Train. At Paddington Railway Station change to the District Line of the London Underground. Look for the green signs. Wimbledon Tennis is NOT at Wimbledon. Get off two stops before Wimbledon at Southfields Underground Railway Station.

The Wimbledon Tennis Complex is a ten minute walk which is mainly down hill. Southfields Underground Station is on a cross roads junction. When you come out of station cross over Augustus Road and walk south down Wimbledon Park Road. At the bottom of the hill there is a small roundabout in the middle of the road and in front of you is the famous Number 1 Court at Wimbledon Tennis.

There are special tennis buses run by London General and a shared taxi scheme available at a price but just follow the crowds and walk down the hill. It is only a short distance. Do not buy tickets from the ticket touts. You will get ripped off. Heathrow Express (overground train link between Heathrow Airport and Paddington Station ) www.heathrowexpress.co.uk

Heathrow Black London Taxi cabs

Taxi services at each of Heathrow's terminals are provided by licensed London taxis and journey times to central London or Wimbledon are approximately 60 minutes. Do allow yourself ample time if travelling to or from the airport as heavy traffic can substantially increase these journey times. Ask what the cost will be before you get in the Taxi. They are very expensive.

LONDON GATWICK AIRPORT - The Gatwick Express Train

Gatwick Airport is 27 miles south of central London. The airport has its own railway station. Average journey times on Gatwick Express trains to Victoria Station in Central London is only 35 minutes on. At Victoria Station change to the District Line of the London Underground. Look for the green signs. Catch a train going to Wimbledon. The front of the train will have the destination on it. Also look at the electronic signs on the platform.

Wimbledon Tennis is NOT at Wimbledon. Get off two stops before Wimbledon at Southfields Underground Railway Station. The Wimbledon Tennis Complex is a ten minute walk which is mainly down hill. Southfields Underground Station is on a cross roads junction. When you come out of station cross over Augustus Road and walk south down Wimbledon Park Road. At the bottom of the hill there is a small roundabout in the middle of the road and in front of you is the famous Number 1 Court at Wimbledon Tennis.

There are special tennis buses run by London General and a shared taxi scheme available at a price but just follow the crowds and walk down the hill. It is only a short distance. Do not buy tickets from the ticket touts. You will get ripped off. Gatwick Express (overground train link between Gatwick Airport and Victoria Station) www.gatwickexpress.co.uk

Other Gatwick Train services

There are several trains an hour to East Croydon Railway Station in south London. From there you can catch a tram to Wimbledon. Walk out of the main entrance of East Croydon Railway Station. On the other side of the road is the Tramlink Stop. Get a ticket from the machine at the stop before you get on the Tram. Take a tram that shows Wimbledon on the front. It runs directly to Wimbledon Railway Station with a journey time of 30 minutes.

Special Tennis Buses and Taxi cabs are available from the main Entrance of Wimbledon Railway Station. You will see signs leading you to special bus services run by London General. Marshals representing licensed taxi drivers (mornings only) are on hand to direct you to shared taxis, should you choose this option. South East Trains which services to South East London and Kent. Tramlink (tram services to and from Wimbledon) www.tfl.gov.uk/trams

Gatwick Metered private hire taxi cars

They are available at Gatwick Airport The journey to Wimbledon can be approximately one hour in light traffic. This is an expensive option. Heavy traffic will increase these journey times

LONDON LUTON AIRPORT

There is a direct train service to Wimbledon which takes approximately 90 minutes. The airport is 1.8km from Luton Airport Parkway Railway Station but there is a free and frequent bus shuttle service from the Luton Airport to the Railway Station. If you are landing late at night this service may not be available.

Special Tennis Buses and Taxi cabs are available from the main Entrance of Wimbledon Railway Station. You will see signs leading you to special bus services run by London General. Marshals representing licensed taxi drivers (mornings only) are on hand to direct you to shared taxis, should you choose this option. Thameslink (runs trains from Luton Airport to Wimbledon) www.thameslink.co.uk

LONDON STANSTEAD AIRPORT

There is a train station at Stanstead Airport. There are four trains an hour that will take you to Liverpool Street Station in Central London. Change to the Underground system and take the Central Line, (look for the red signs) heading west towards Ealing Broadway or West Ruislip. Look for these destinations on the front of the trains and on the electronic signs on the platforms. Get off at Notting Hill Gate Underground Station.

Change to the Green District Line heading South towards Wimbledon. Look for the destination of Wimbledon on the front of the trains and on the electronic signs on the platforms. Wimbledon Tennis is NOT at Wimbledon. Get off two stops before Wimbledon at Southfields Underground Railway Station. The Wimbledon Tennis Complex is a ten minute walk which is mainly down hill. Southfields Underground Station is on a cross roads junction.

When you come out of station cross over Augustus Road and walk south down Wimbledon Park Road. At the bottom of the hill there is a small roundabout in the middle of the road and in front of you is the famous Number 1 Court at Wimbledon Tennis. There are special tennis buses run by London General and a shared taxi scheme available at a price but just follow the crowds and walk down the hill. It is only a short distance. Do not buy tickets from the ticket touts. You will get ripped off. Stansted Express (overground train link between Stansted Airport and Liverpool Street Station London) www.stanstedexpress.com

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