Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew WHS
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. With a fascinating collection of trees and flowers from around the globe set across Kew's vast gardens, huge greenhouses, and a treetop walkway you're guaranteed a great day out.
Getting to the Royal Botanic Gardens by train is easy with the nearest train station aptly named Kew Gardens a 5-minute walk away with frequent services from Richmond. You may though find Kew Bridge station is more convenient with a direct service from London Waterloo. From Kew Bridge station it is a 10-minute walk to Kew Gardens.
Visit the Kew Royal Botanic Gardens official website for opening information.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06:30 - 20:15 |
| Saturday | 06:45 - 19:30 |
| Sunday | 08:15 - 21:30 |
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Full time |
| Oyster Prepay | Available |
| Oyster topup | Available |
| Oyster validator | Available |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
| Travel card zone | Zone 3/4 |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage Website | https://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/contact/lostproperty |
Facilities
| Shops | Available |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Toilets notes | Male and female toilets on the platform - no charge. |
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Unavailable |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Staff Help notes | During booking office opening hours |
|---|---|
| Customer Service notes | London Overground Customer Service Centre |
| Customer help points | Unavailable |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 28 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | There is step free access between the street and all platforms, but be aware that it is not possible to interchange between Northbound and Southbound platforms without a street journey. Customers need to be aware that there is a step between train and platform of up to 300mm for London Underground services. |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
| Accessible taxis | unknown |
| Accessible taxis notes | Contact taxi operator directly |
First Class Lounge
Departures and arrivals from Kew Gardens
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Richmond (London) | London Underground | 20:14 | On time | |
| to Acton Central | London Underground | 20:17 | On time | |
| to Richmond (London) | London Underground | 20:19 | On time | |
| to Acton Central | London Underground | 20:25 | On time | |
| to Richmond (London) | London Underground | 20:26 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Acton Central | London Underground | 20:13 | On time | |
| from Richmond (London) | London Underground | 20:16 | On time | |
| from Acton Central | London Underground | 20:18 | On time | |
| from Richmond (London) | London Underground | 20:24 | On time | |
| from Acton Central | London Underground | 20:25 | On time |