The Championships 2027 run from Monday 28 June to Sunday 11 July, and Wimbledon is billing the fortnight as a celebration of 150 years of the tournament, according to wimbledon.com. For tennis fans in Gerrards Cross and South Bucks, SW19 is close enough for a day trip but awkward to reach: the All England Club sits among residential streets that are restricted during the tournament, the nearest station is on the District line, and play under the roofs can run late. This guide deals with each of those in turn.
- 2027 dates: 28 June to 11 July, the 150th anniversary edition.
- Southfields (District line) is the closest station, about a 15-minute walk from the Grounds; shared fixed-fare taxis also run from Southfields and Wimbledon stations.
- The official Park & Ride at Morden Park runs from 6.30am to 11pm, with the last bus from the Grounds at 10pm, or 10.40pm when Centre Court or No.1 Court plays late.
Why is Wimbledon 2027 a special year?
The first Championships were played in 1877, which makes 2027 the 150th anniversary of the oldest tennis tournament in the world. Wimbledon remains the only Grand Slam played on grass. Expect demand for tickets, and for travel around SW19, to be strong across both weeks, with the second week and the finals weekend busiest of all.
How long does it take to drive from Gerrards Cross to Wimbledon?
By road the All England Club is roughly 22 to 23 miles from Gerrards Cross. In free-flowing traffic that is around 45 to 50 minutes, but allow extra time on Championship days, when traffic around SW19 builds through the day. The usual route is the M25 and the A3; when the orbital is slow, the A40 and the A205 South Circular is the alternative. The club is on Church Road, London SW19 5AE.
The last mile is where plans come unstuck. During the tournament, Wimbledon and the Metropolitan Police restrict traffic on parts of Church Road, Somerset Road, Bathgate Road and Burghley Road, so no car, taxi or chauffeur can count on reaching the gates.
What are the options for getting there?
| Option | How it works | Points to note |
|---|---|---|
| Tube to Southfields | District line, then about 15 minutes on foot to the Grounds | From South Bucks you first need to reach the District line in London |
| Shared taxi from a station | Fixed-fare shared taxis from Southfields and Wimbledon stations | Returns leave from Wimbledon Park Road (exit Gate 1) or the Somerset Road rank (exit Gate 12) |
| Park & Ride | Morden Park on the A24, with buses to the Grounds | Open 6.30am to 11pm; last bus from the Grounds 10pm, or 10.40pm with late play on the show courts |
| Pre-booked parking | Car parks booked in advance through a myWimbledon account | No on-the-day sales except at the Park & Ride; no overnight parking |
| Chauffeur car | Set down outside the restricted roads, with a collection point agreed in advance | Choose the gate you will leave by before you go in |
The Park & Ride details come from Wimbledon's Park and Ride guide, and the station walking times from its travel information. For tube planning, TfL publishes any District line closures in advance, which are worth checking for weekend visits.
Where do taxis pick up after play?
Wimbledon does not publish a private-car drop-off at the gates. What it does publish are two taxi return points: Wimbledon Park Road, reached by leaving through Gate 1, and the Somerset Road rank, reached through Gate 12. Those gate numbers are the easiest way to agree a meeting spot with a driver, since everyone leaving the Grounds walks past them.
With our Wimbledon taxi and chauffeur service, we tell you which side of the Grounds the car will be waiting on and which gate to use. If a five-set match keeps you on court past the time you planned, a message is enough to push the pick-up back.
How does The Queue affect your travel plans?
The Queue is how Wimbledon sells a daily allocation of tickets, including some show-court seats, on the day. It starts in Wimbledon Park, about five minutes' walk from Southfields station. The club says the Wimbledon Park Road entrance to the park is open 24 hours during the tournament, while the pedestrian gates on Revelstoke Road and Home Park Road open from 6.30am to 10pm.
Queue days usually mean a very early start, and trains from South Bucks may not get you there in time for a good place. An early-morning car from Gerrards Cross or Beaconsfield takes you straight to the park. Check the Queue status on wimbledon.com before setting off, because once the Queue is full no more Queue cards are issued. For more on pre-dawn journeys, our guide to early-morning transfers covers how those bookings work.
What can you take into the Grounds?
Wimbledon searches bags at the entry gates and limits them to aircraft cabin size, 40cm by 30cm by 30cm. Larger bags go into paid left luggage outside the Grounds. Being driven helps here: picnic cool bags, a change of clothes or shopping bought in Wimbledon Village can stay in the car. Pack sun cream and a light waterproof, because a fortnight in late June and early July can bring both.
What if play runs late?
Centre Court and No.1 Court both have retractable roofs, so matches can continue into the evening whatever the weather. That is good for fans and awkward for travel, since the Park & Ride's last bus leaves at 10pm or 10.40pm and later District line trains get crowded. We run 24 hours a day, so a late finish simply means a later collection at the price agreed beforehand.
Which car suits a day at the tennis?
A couple or two colleagues with debenture seats travel comfortably in a Mercedes-Benz E-Class. A family or group of friends sharing grounds passes will prefer the Mercedes-Benz V-Class, which seats up to seven, and child seats can be added on request. For corporate guests on hospitality days, see our executive cars. Henley Royal Regatta overlaps with the first week of Wimbledon in 2027, and our Henley travel guide covers that trip too.