Ready to soak up the atmosphere at the home of English rugby? Take the train to Allianz Stadium, Twickenham with London Northwestern Railway.
How to get to Twickenham Stadium by train
Heading to the rugby at Allianz Stadium Twickenham? Whether it's the Nations Championship or the Six Nations, LNR runs frequent, direct services into London Euston from the North West and West Midlands, via Milton Keynes.
Once you arrive at Euston, take the tube to London Waterloo or Vauxhall, then hop on a South Western Railway (SWR) train to Twickenham Station, around a 10-minute walk from the stadium.
Getting to London Euston
London Euston is the main arrival hub for LNR services into London. Our Advance tickets to London Euston start at £6.80 from Milton Keynes Central, with journey times ranging from 35 minutes from Milton Keynes to a little over 2 hours from Crewe.
Head down from Birmingham on one of our regular direct services, with journeys taking under 2 hours. Late evening return options are available, so check the last train home before you travel.
Regular direct LNR trains run from Crewe to London Euston every hour, with our fastest service taking just over 2 hours. Late evening services run back to Crewe from London Euston, so check the last train before you travel.
As one of our fastest links into London, direct LNR services from Milton Keynes Central reach London Euston in as little as 35 minutes, with up to 5 departures an hour. Late-night return options mean you don’t need to rush away from the post-game celebrations, but check the last train before you travel.
Onward travel from London Euston
Once you arrive at London Euston Station, the best way to reach Twickenham is via the Underground and a connecting train service with SWR.
There are two main routes from Euston:
- Via Waterloo: Take the Northern line southbound (via Charing Cross) for 7 stops to London Waterloo, which takes around 10 minutes. From Waterloo, SWR trains run direct to Twickenham Station in around 25 to 30 minutes.
- Via Vauxhall: As an alternative route on busy match days, take the Victoria line southbound for 6 stops to Vauxhall, which takes around 12 minutes, then board the SWR train which reaches Twickenham Station in around 20 minutes.
Twickenham Station has step-free access throughout, and Allianz Stadium Twickenham is around a 10-minute walk away.
Twickenham is in fare zone 5, so you can use the same contactless card or device to pay for both the Underground and SWR legs of your journey. Remember to tap in and out at each gate. For more detail, see SWR’s Oyster and contactless page .
Stations
London Euston (EUS)
Address:Euston Road
London
Greater London
NW1 2RT
London Euston station information
| Staffing level | Full time |
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| CCTV | Yes |
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| Station operator | Network Rail |
| Ticket office opening times | The travel centre is on the left as you enter through the main entrance. Advanced bookings are available: Monday to Friday - 06:30 to 21:00Saturday - 08:30 to 21:00Sunday - 07:30 to 21:00 Advance bookings: Mon - Fri 0630 - 2100 Sat- 0830 - 2100 Sun 0730 - 2100
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| Pre-purchase collection | Yes |
| Ticket machine | Yes |
| Top up Oyster cards here | Yes |
| Oyster cards information | Oyster Cards can be bought and topped up at the Underground station. Other Oyster transactions available from service ticket machines operated by London Northwestern Railway. |
| Smartcards issued here | No |
| Validate Smartcards here | No |
| Travel card | Zone 1 |
| Penalty fares | NR |
| Customer service information | Monday-Sunday 07:00-23:00 Customers can seek information and assistance from the ticket office or the Mobility Assistance Reception. |
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| First class lounge opening times | Located Located on first floor, accessed via balcony. Step free to access Yes a platform lift for mobility impaired customers. Refreshments First Class customers can find a comfy seat and enjoy complimentary soft drinks, light snacks and newspapers. Lounge Availability You can enjoy the First Class Lounge up to two hours (see Note below) before your outward journey and for an hour after your inward journey on the travel date shown on your ticket. Note - Access time before your outward journey is reduced to one hour at peak times (15:00-19:00 on Thursdays and Fridays) for First Advance ticket holders only. Tickets Accepted:
You can only enter the lounge on the travel date shown on your ticket. Please note that London Northwestern Railway first class tickets are not valid in this lounge. Caledonian Sleeper tickets are no longer accepted in the Avanti First Class lounge. Concessions for Standard Class sleeper customers No .
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| Seated area | Under the balcony on the concourse, between platforms 11 and 12, opposite platform 4/opposite Camden Food, as well as additional seating on the upstairs balcony, accessible by a lift and escalators |
| Waiting room | Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18 |
| Trolleys | Yes
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| Station buffet | Coffee shop Café Coffee kiosk Food vending machine Public House/Bar Food outlet (Seating available) Food outlet (Seating unavailable) |
| Toilets | These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the Caledonian Sleeper lounge on platform 1 . |
| Baby changing facilities | Yes
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| Showers | Yes
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| Wifi | Find WiFi Hotspots around London Euston station |
| Post box | Yes
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| Tourist information | Transport for London Visitor Centre I located on the main concourse. |
| ATM machine | Located outside the station Located on concourse Located outside main entrance |
| Shops | Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map . |
| Helpline | We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here . If you wish to book assistance but are not sure which train operator you are travelling with, you can call 0800 022 3720. On calling, you will be referred to the appropriate train operator. |
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| Staff help | Help and support is available from the Mobility Assistance Lounge (if closed please use the number displayed on the door) or through the Help Points or through any member of station staff. For ‘Turn Up and Go’ service and for any other support with your assistance on the day, it is advised to use the Mobility Assistance numbers at London Euston:
Mobility Assistance Lounge is open 07:00-23:00 Monday to Saturday and 08:00-23:00 on Sunday. Assistance is available to and from/to your booked train, taxi rank and drop off area. You can request where the assistance is required from when booking assistance via Passenger Assist app or via dedicated TOC specific Passenger Assist numbers (displayed below) or via Assisted Travel Lounge or via Help Points located in these areas. Assisted Travel Lounge can be found on the main concourse adjacent to the ticket office and if you are struggling to find it, please speak to any member of staff for assistance. Assistance is available whether booked in advance or requested on the day of travel. Passengers can book assistance in advance through their train operator, including up to two hours before travel with many operators. If you have not booked, simply turn up and request assistance on the day and our team will be happy to help.
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| Induction loop available | Yes |
| Ticket machine | Mobility Assistance will help passengers buying tickets if required. |
| Accessible booking office counter available | Avanti West Coast have a height adjusted ticket counter which can be found in the ticket office on the left hand side of the Main Concourse when entering the station. |
| Ramp for train access available | Yes
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| Accessible taxis information | The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground. |
| National Key toilets available | These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3. |
| Step free access | Suitable for disabled passengers. Level access to all platforms via ramps. Lifts provided between concourse, taxi and London Underground ticket hall. Lift access is available to the Underground ticket hall, however the Underground station itself has only escalators & stairs. Nearby Euston Square station has step-free access Westbound only to the Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines. For more information on the accessibility on London Transport click here . |
| Ticket gates | There are ticket gates at the entrances to platforms 1 - 3 & 8 - 11 and can be accessed by wide gates. |
| Impaired mobility set down available | Assistance is available to and from/to your booked train, taxi rank and drop off area. You can request where the assistance is required from when booking assistance via Passenger Assist app or via dedicated TOC specific Passenger Assist numbers or via Assisted Travel Lounge or via Help Points located in these areas. Assisted Travel Lounge can be found on the main concourse adjacent to the ticket office and if you are struggling to find it, please speak to any member of staff for assistance. For ‘Turn Up and Go’ service and for any other support with your assistance on the day, it is advised to use the Mobility Assistance numbers at London Euston:
Assistance is available whether booked in advance or requested on the day of travel. Passengers can book assistance in advance through their train operator, including up to two hours before travel with many operators. If you have not booked, simply turn up and request assistance on the day and our team will be happy to help.
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| Wheelchairs | Yes
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| Onward travel | Buses are available from Euston bus station next to the railway station. All Transport for London buses are accessible by step free access. More information about Transport for London buses can be found here |
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| Cycle storage available | Yes |
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| Cycle storage spaces | 415 |
| Cycle storage sheltered | Yes |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Yes |
| Cycle storage location | At two locations - at the west exit, near platform 16 and at the east piazza opposite M&S Food (to the rear of Nandos, and at the Euston Gardens taxi rank). |
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| Rail replacement information | Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road. |
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| Metro services | Euston Underground station has access to the Northern Line and the Victoria Line. Lift access is available to the Underground ticket hall, however the Underground station itself has only escalators & stairs. Nearby Euston Square station has access to the Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines. For more information on the accessibility on London Transport click here . The Underground station is very busy, especially during the morning and evening peaks. It will likely be quicker for customers to walk or catch a bus to nearby Warren Street or King's Cross St. Pancras instead. |
Departures and arrivals from London Euston
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Getting home after the match
Twickenham Station and London Waterloo get very busy after the final whistle, so allow plenty of time to get back to Euston. Check the last LNR train home before you travel, and if you’re booking Advance tickets, consider two separate singles so you can choose your return train once you know how the day is going.
Train ticket types
Taking the train is an affordable alternative to driving and match day parking, so you can spend less on travel and more on your day at the rugby. Whether you’re travelling solo, in a group or with the family, there’s a ticket to suit.
Advance and Off-peak tickets
- Advance tickets: Book ahead for the lowest fares. Advance tickets to London Euston are sold as singles, so you will need to purchase a separate ticket for your return journey after the game.
- Off-peak & super off-peak: Travel midday, late evenings and all day at weekends and bank holidays
Group travel to Twickenham
Heading to the rugby with fellow fans? Groups of 3 to 9 passengers travelling together off-peak can save 1/3 on adult fares with our GroupSave offer, with no Railcard needed!
If you're heading out with a bigger group of 10 or more from your rugby club, our dedicated group travel team can organise custom bookings with savings of up to 26% on all fares, including peak times. Simply fill out our group booking form , and we'll handle the rest!
Family travel to Twickenham
If you're travelling to Twickenham with the family for a day of sports, kids aged 5 to 15 travel at discounted rates across all LNR services, while little ones under 5 travel completely free.
Planning a family day out? Lock in a fixed fare for the whole group with our Family Advance ticket - one price for up to 2 adults and 4 children.
London Family Travelcards are another great way to get to Twickenham together for less. Along with your journey to and from London, each Travelcard includes unlimited travel throughout the city on National Rail, London Underground, Docklands Light Railway, Tramlink and London Bus services within Fare Zones 1-6, with kids paying just £1 when travelling with a full-fare paying adult.
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Top tips for travelling to Twickenham
- Book in advance: Book your LNR train to London Euston up to 12 weeks ahead of your game at Twickenham and take advantage of our affordable advance prices.
- Allow time for the connection: Give yourself at least an hour from London Euston to the stadium, or around 90 minutes on match days, to cover the tube, the SWR train and the walk from Twickenham Station to the stadium entrance.
- Save more with a Railcard: Did you know you can save 1/3 off your train fares to Twickenham with a Railcard? There's a Railcard for everyone, including 16-25, 26-30, Senior and Two Together options, leaving more for a pint and a programme on match day!
- Save on group travel: Heading to the rugby with friends or your local club? Save 1/3 with our GroupSave discount, automatically applied for groups of 3-9, or save up to 26% when travelling in groups of 10 or more by completing our group booking form .
- Keep your phone charged for your day out: Our new Class 730 trains on the Milton Keynes and Crewe to London lines are equipped with plug sockets at every seat, so you can keep up with the scores on the way and arrive fully charged.
- Plan around your train home: Use our journey planner and check live timetables before kick-off to make sure you arrive in time for your last LNR train home, especially after late evening matches.
What happens if my rugby match at Twickenham finishes late?
Your journey home will depend on your match’s kick-off time, so we recommend planning ahead for late matches and leaving plenty of time to get back to London Euston afterwards.
While we run regular services late into the evening, be sure to check your specific journey before travelling. If you have an Advance ticket, your ticket is only valid on the service you’ve booked on, and you’ll have to rebook if you want to hop on a later train.
How long does it take to get from London Euston to Twickenham stadium?
After arriving at London Euston, we recommend allowing an hour to reach the stadium, or around 90 minutes on busy match days.
The tube from Euston to Waterloo or Vauxhall takes around 10-15 minutes, the SWR train to Twickenham takes 20 to 30 minutes, and the walk to the stadium is just 10 minutes from there, taking around 55 minutes in total.
Which train station is closest to Twickenham Stadium?
The closest station to Twickenham Stadium is Twickenham Station, operated by South Western Railway. LNR passengers can easily travel into London Euston, then take the tube to London Waterloo or Vauxhall for a direct SWR train.
When are the cheapest times to take the train to Twickenham?
For low-cost trains to Twickenham, travel during our off-peak windows outside morning commuter peak hours, or any time at weekends and on bank holidays.
Advance tickets are another great way to save on your day at the rugby, especially if you’re planning to travel to a Nations Championship game when services will be busier than usual.
Can I get a group discount on travel to Twickenham?
Groups of 3-9 heading to the rugby at Twickenham can benefit from our GroupSave offer, which automatically applies a 1/3 discount to your off-peak fares when you add your tickets to the basket.
For bigger groups, our dedicated group travel team will be happy to arrange your tickets, offering up to 26% off when you travel together.
Can families get a discount on travel to Twickenham?
Our Family Advance tickets offer fixed fares for families travelling together to Euston when booking in advance, covering up to 2 adults and up to 4 children from Liverpool or Birmingham. This is a great option for planning a family day at the rugby.
Alternatively, families using a Family & Friends Railcard benefit from 60% off kids' fares plus 1/3 off adult fares when taking the train.