Travel in Kingston
Kingston has convenient and reliable bus and train services providing frequent services to all parts of the borough and to other parts of Greater London, servicing areas such as Richmond, Hampton, Kew as well as Surrey. There are transport links to both Heathrow and Gatwick airports, with Heathrow airport taking only 40 mins to an hour by bus.
Transport Information
Transport for London is the Mayor of London’s Transport Authority, responsible for many aspects of transport in London including major roads, public transport, taxis etc. Their website includes access to a London wide journey planner.
Telephone: 020 7222 1234
Website: www.tfl.gov.uk
| Type of Transport | Details | Further Information |
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| Train | The borough has an extensive public transport network, well served by the overground rail network, linking the south, southeast and southwest of England with London. There are many stations within the borough, all with services to and from London and other destinations. | Public Transport |
| Bus | Kingston town centre is served by over 40 bus routes providing a frequentservice to all parts of the borough and to other parts of Greater London as well as into Surrey. Heathrow airport is directly served by a bus service and can be reached in just 40 minutes. | Public Transport |
| Road | There are three major roads into Kingston, all visibly sign posted from the M25 and A3, leading to the south, north and middle of the borough. Kingston town centre is 12 miles from Central London and only 8 miles from London’s orbital motorway. Follow junction 10 the M25 for the A3 and then follow signs for Kingston. If you are heading to Chessington, take Junction 9 of the M25. | |
| Underground | The nearest London Underground stations from Kingston are Richmond and Wimbledon. From Richmond either take a train or bus, on routes 65 or 371. From Wimbledon also take a train or bus, on routes 57 or 131. |
Transport for London Telephone: 020 7222 1234 |
| Bus Passes/Travelcards |
For cheaper travel purchase a one-day, seven-day, or monthly Bus Pass or Travelcard giving almost unlimited travel on buses, trams and trains, Underground and Docklands Light Railway in Greater London. National Express, Arriva and Epsom Coaches tickets are also available from the Visitor and Tourist Information Centre in the Market House, Kingston. |
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| Park & Ride |
Kingston operates a Park and Ride scheme during the Christmas period, from Chessington World of Adventures to Kingston Town Centre. There are over 20 car parks within the borough with over half within Kingston town centre. |
Telephone: 020 8547 4693 Website: Park and Ride |
| Shopmobility | Kingston has a free service run by Kingston Council, called Shopmobility, providing wheelchairs and scooters to ensure that people with mobility problems, whether permanent or temporary, do not miss out on shopping and social activities within the town centre. |
Telephone: 020 8547 1255 |
| Blue Badge Holders |
The Blue Badge Scheme provides a national arrangement of parking concessions for:
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Website: Blue Badges |
| Access to Transport | There are many schemes for disabled people. For further information see our page on various options. | Website: Access to Transport |
| Licensed Taxis |
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Additional Travel Numbers
National Rail Enquiries (24 hour)
Telephone: 08457 484 950
Web: www.nationalrail.co.uk
London United Busways (office hours)
Telephone: 020 8400 6665
Web: www.lonutd.co.uk
National Express*
(24 hour – Victoria & Heathrow)
Telephone: 08705 808 080
Web: www.nationalexpress.com
Heathrow Airport
(24 hour flight enquiries)
Tel: 08700 000 123
Web: www.baa.co.uk/heathrow
Gatwick Airport
(24 hour flight enquiries)
Tel: 08700 002 468
Web: www.baa.co.uk/gatwick
Epsom Coach Tours* (office hours)
Tel: 01372 731 700
Web: www.epsomcoaches.com
*Tickets on sale at Kingston Visitor and Tourist Information Centre