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Getting to the show
Public transport | Travelling by car (including parking) | Coaches | Ticket collection
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Public transport information
To find out more on how to navigate to the showground from areas of London go to the Transport for London Journey Planner by clicking on the image.
Rail
Trains run approximately every 15 minutes from London Waterloo to Hampton Court (approx. journey time 30 minutes).
The showground is a 15-minute walk or short ferry ride (£1.50 each way) from Hampton Court station.
Alternatively, there are approximately six trains an hour from London Waterloo to Kingston upon Thames, complemented by a ferry service - a 30-minute boat trip on the lovely River Thames. See below.
For details of rail services call National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950 or visit www.southwesttrains.co.uk, for more live train running information and timetable printing.
For information on rail services for disabled or special needs visitors, ring 020 7922 4500.
Ferry
The ferry leaves from Turks Pier, Thames Side, Kingston upon Thames.
Departures for the Flower Show (Tuesday 3 - Sunday 8 July) are as follows:
8.30am, 10.30am, 11.15am, 12 noon, 12.45pm, 2pm, 2.35pm, 3.15pm, 4pm, 4.45pm and 5.15pm.
Please note it is a 30-minute cruise to the Flower Show entrance.
Ferry prices
Kingston - Hampton Court
Adult single: £3.70
Adult return: £5.20
Richmond - Hampton Court
Adult single: £5.70
Adult return: £7.20
Group tickets
For up to six passengers available on the day of sailing
Kingston - Hampton Court: £22.50
Richmond - Hampton Court: £32.50
Child fares (2 -16 year olds): £1 off adult fare
OAPs travel at the child fare Monday - Friday; on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays the adult fare is applicable.
Underground & Bus
Take the District Line to Richmond Underground Station then the R68 bus between Richmond and Hampton Court.
For further information on London Transport call: 020 7222 1234.
In addition there is a dedicated bus service from Victoria (route 718). It departs from Hudson’s Place half hourly from 9.30am - 12.30pm, returning from Hampton Court every half hour 4 - 7pm (except Sunday when it finishes at 6.30pm).
For further information call: 020 8646 1747 or visit www.londongeneral.co.uk.
Travelling by car
Parking
As there is limited car parking at the Stud Gate and The Green car parks, visitors are advised to use the park & ride facilities. Courtesy shuttle buses run between the following locations and Hampton Court station, just a short 15-minute walk away from the showground:
Apps Court Farm (£4 per day) on the A3050 for visitors arriving from the M25 (J11).
Old Tiffinians (£6 per day) on the A309 for visitors arriving from London or M25 (J10).
Parking at the showground is accessed from the A308.
All car parks open at 8am and close an hour after the show.
Disabled parking: Orange/Blue Badge holders should park in the showground car park. The charge is £4 per day regardless of arrival time.
Please note that parking on the roads around the showground is strictly prohibited.
Coaches
The coach park is on Hampton Court Green, opposite the Palace, and is free of charge for coaches. The show is just a short 15-minute walk away from the coach park.
Ticket collection
Pre-booked tickets for the show can be collected from the Thames (formally Rose) Entrance, the Long Water Entrance and Palace Garden Gate Entrance.