The nearest train station to Kew Gardens is Kew Gardens Rail station which can be reached from Richmond, however often, Kew Bridge Rail Station is more convenient with a direct service from London Waterloo. From Kew Bridge station it is a 10-minute walk to Kew Gardens. Parking in the area around Kew Gardens is very limited so taking the train there is highly recommended. Kew Gardens is 10 miles from central London, located in Zone 3, and is adjacent to the River Thames.

Visit the Kew Royal Botanic Gardens official website for opening information.

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About Kew Gardens

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (also informally referred to as Kew Gardens) is a non-departmental public body in the United Kingdom sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. An internationally important botanical research and education institution, it employs 750 staff.

Departures and arrivals from Kew Gardens

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Kew Gardens station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departing toTrainTimePlatformStatus
to Stratford (London)London Overground19:221Scheduled
to GunnersburyLondon Underground19:262On time
to GunnersburyLondon Underground19:271On time
to Richmond (London)London Overground19:322Late
to Stratford (London)London Overground19:351Scheduled
Arriving fromTrainTimePlatformStatus
from Richmond (London)London Overground19:221Scheduled
from GunnersburyLondon Underground19:262On time
from GunnersburyLondon Underground19:271On time
from Stratford (London)London Overground19:322Late
from Richmond (London)London Overground19:351Scheduled

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