Getting here

Kew is situated on the banks of the river Thames in south-west London, near Richmond. We encourage you use public transport to visit Kew Gardens for environmental reasons and because it is so convenient.

Kew Gardens, Kew, Surrey TW9 3AB

By public transport

65 bus passing the gardens

Kew Gardens station (District line or London Overground) is only a five minute walk from the Gardens. The nearest mainline station is Kew Bridge, on the South West Trains network. Bus route 65 stops right outside the Gardens, and routes 237, 267 and 391 stop nearby.

By car

Kew Gardens is well signposted from all the major local roads. The South Circular (A205) passes the north-east corner of Kew Gardens and Kew Road (A307) forms the eastern border.

From Chiswick Roundabout (M4, A4, North Circular Road), take the A205 and go over Kew Bridge. The Main Gate entrance is on your right, on Kew Green. From Richmond Roundabout (A316, leading to the M3) turn onto the A307, Kew Road. Look for the wall of the Gardens on your left.

Parking

Kew's car park (£5 per day), is next to the Brentford Gate entrance and signposted from Kew Green. There is also limited free roadside parking available on Kew Green, and further roadside parking on the Kew Road (after 10am).