Whether you’re going to watch the big match or take a tour of the hallowed grounds, here’s how to find the nearest station to some of the most popular stadiums, and get closer to the action.

If you click the link for the station you need, you will find information about facilities and accessibility, as well as local area maps showing other connecting methods of transport (where available). All stations listed are within a 20-minute walk of the stadium, unless otherwise noted. Some stations will close or have restrictions on entry and exit when large events are taking place, so please check before you travel.

If you take the train to the stadium, you are helping to reduce carbon emissions, and you can also save money if you book ahead and use a Railcard.

Plan your stadium journey here.

Football stadiums by train

Stamford Bridge Stadium by train

The home of Chelsea Football Club, in South West London.

• Get a 2FOR1 museum and stadium tour with National Rail’s Days Out Guide(external link, opens in a new tab)

• Nearest stations: West Brompton and Imperial Wharf

• Find about more about Stamford Bridge Stadium(external link, opens in a new tab)

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium by train

The North London club’s ground is also the home of the NFL in Europe.

• Get a 2FOR1 stadium tour with National Rail’s Days Out Guide(external link, opens in a new tab)

• Nearest station: White Hart Lane

• Find out more about Tottenham Hotspur Stadium(external link, opens in a new tab)

Emirates Stadium by train

Arsenal’s home since 2006 is this 60,000-seater in North London.

• Get a 2FOR1 stadium tour with National Rail’s Days Out Guide(external link, opens in a new tab)

• Nearest station: Finsbury Park

• Find out more about Emirates Stadium(external link, opens in a new tab)

Selhurst Park Stadium by Train

Crystal Palace FC’s South London stadium celebrates its 100th birthday in 2024.

• Get 25% OFF a stadium tour with National Rail’s Days Out Guide(external link, opens in a new tab)

• Nearest station: Selhurst

• Find out more about Selhurst Part stadium

London Stadium by train

The former Olympic Stadium in East London is home to West Ham FC and UK Athletics.

• Nearest station: Stratford (London)

• Find out more about London Stadium(external link, opens in a new tab)

Old Trafford Stadium by train

Manchester United’s ground, “The Theatre of Dreams”, is the UK’s largest club football stadium, and is also the venue for the rugby Super League Grand Final.

• Nearest stations: Manchester Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly. It takes about an hour to walk to the stadium, but there is a connecting Metrolink service that goes directly there from Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria and Manchester Oxford Road stations

• Find out more about Old Trafford Stadium(external link, opens in a new tab)

Etihad Stadium by train

Manchester City moved into the stadium in 2003, after it was converted from an arena built for the 2002 Commonwealth Games. The Etihad is part of Sportcity, a sports complex which has squash, athletics and cycling venues, among others.

• Nearest station: Ashburys. Manchester Piccadilly is also about 30 minutes’ walk away, and there is a Metrolink service to the stadium

• Find out more about Etihad Stadium(external link, opens in a new tab)

Anfield Stadium by train

Voted the Premier League’s best stadium for atmosphere, Anfield has been the home of Liverpool FC since 1892.

• Get a 2FOR1 Stadium tour with National Rail’s Days Out Guide(external link, opens in a new tab)

• Nearest stations: Kirkdale and Sandhills are 30 minutes’ walk away. Liverpool Lime Street is a 40-minute walk, and there are also bus services to the stadium

• Find out more about Anfield Stadium(external link, opens in a new tab)

Goodison Park Stadium by train

Everton have played at Goodison since 1892, but are set to move into a new state of the art stadium on Liverpool’s waterfront in 2024.

• Nearest station: Kirkdale

• Find out more about Goodison Park Stadium(external link, opens in a new tab)

St James’ Park Stadium by train

Newcastle United’s stadium is in the centre of the city. Its 150-foot cantilevered roof is one of the largest in Europe.

• Nearest station: Newcastle

• Find out more about St James’ Park Stadium(external link, opens in a new tab)

Ibrox Stadium by train

The home of Rangers is located in the south of Glasgow.

• Nearest station: Dumbreck. There is also a Subway link from both Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street

• Find out more about Ibrox Stadium(external link, opens in a new tab)

Celtic Park Stadium by train

Celtic play in Scotland’s largest football stadium, nicknamed “Paradise”, in the east of Glasgow.

• Nearest stations: Dalmarnock and Bridgeton

• Find out more about Celtic Park Stadium(external link, opens in a new tab)

Tynecastle Park Stadium by train

Edinburgh club Heart of Midlothian have played at this ground since 1886.

• Nearest station: Haymarket

• Find out more about Tynecastle Park Stadium(external link, opens in a new tab)

Easter Road Stadium by train

Hibernian play at this stadium in the Leith area of Edinburgh.

• Nearest station: Edinburgh is a 25-minute walk from the stadium

• Find out more about Easter Road Stadium(external link, opens in a new tab)

Cricket stadiums by train

Lord’s Cricket Ground by train

Known as the “Home of Cricket”, Lord’s hosts national and international matches and is the ground of Middlesex County Cricket Club.

• Nearest stations: London Marylebone and London Paddington

• Find out more about Lord’s Cricket Ground(external link, opens in a new tab)

Edgbaston Stadium by train

Warwickshire County Cricket Club’s ground is in the south of Birmingham.

• Nearest station: Birmingham New Street is a 35 minute walk, and a shuttle bus service operates on match days

• Find out more about Edgbaston Stadium(external link, opens in a new tab)

Headingley Stadium by train

Uniquely, Headingley is home to both Yorkshire County Cricket Club in the Headingley Cricket Ground and, in the adjoining Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds Rhinos Rugby League Club.

• Nearest stations: Headingley and Burley Park

• Find out more about Headingley Stadium(external link, opens in a new tab)

Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground by train

Lancashire Cricket Club play in this ground, which is just a short walk from Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium.

• Nearest stations: Manchester Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly. It takes about an hour to walk to the stadium, but there is a connecting Metrolink service that goes directly there from Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria and Manchester Oxford Road stations.

• Find out more about Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground (external link, opens in a new tab)

Other sports venues by train

Birmingham Alexander Stadium by train

The UK’s largest athletics stadium hosted the 2022 Commonwealth Games athletics and para athletics events.

• Nearest station: Perry Barr

• Find out more about Birmingham Alexander Stadium(external link, opens in a new tab)

Wimbledon by train

The All England Lawn Tennis Club, better known as Wimbledon, hosts the international tennis tournament every year.

• Nearest station: Wimbledon

• Find out more about Wimbledon(external link, opens in a new tab)