Getting Here

Transport links to Barnes

By Train — Direct from Waterloo

There's a direct train from London Waterloo to Barnes Bridge — just 25 minutes, no changes. Barnes Bridge station is a 3-minute walk from the OSO Arts Centre. Services run on the South Western Railway Waterloo loop. Ideal for guests staying at the Marriott County Hall, which is right next to Waterloo.

  • London Waterloo → Barnes Bridge — 25 minutes direct
  • Clapham Junction → Barnes Bridge — approx. 8 minutes
  • Putney → Barnes Bridge — approx. 3 minutes
  • Richmond → Barnes (via North Sheen) — approx. 10 minutes

Trains run every 30 minutes on weekdays and weekends. Check National Rail for live departures.

By Bus

Several TfL bus routes serve Barnes and stop within a few minutes' walk of the venue.

  • 209 — Hammersmith ↔ Mortlake (stops on Barnes High Street)
  • 485 — Wandsworth ↔ Kingston via Barnes
  • 33 — Hammersmith ↔ Richmond (stops on Castelnau, 10 min walk)

Use Oyster, Contactless, or the TfL app to pay. All buses are step-free accessible.

By Car

Barnes is accessible via the A306 (Castelnau) from the Hammersmith Bridge direction, or via the South Circular (A205) from Putney and Richmond.

  • Free street parking on weekends near the venue
  • Pay-and-display parking on Barnes High Street (Mon–Fri)
  • Barnes is outside the Congestion Charge and ULEZ zones

Parking can be limited during busy periods — public transport is recommended where possible.

By Bicycle

Barnes is a cycling-friendly area with quiet residential streets and riverside paths. The Thames Path runs right past the venue.

  • Santander Cycles docking station on Castelnau (8 min ride)
  • Secure bike racks available outside the OSO Arts Centre
  • The towpath from Hammersmith or Putney is a scenic route

From the Airports

Barnes is well-connected to all major London airports.

  • Heathrow (LHR) — Piccadilly line to Hammersmith, then bus 209 to Barnes. Approx. 1 hr
  • Gatwick (LGW) — Train to Clapham Junction, then to Barnes Bridge. Approx. 1 hr 15 min
  • City Airport (LCY) — DLR + Tube to Hammersmith, then bus 209. Approx. 1 hr 15 min
  • Stansted (STN) — Stansted Express to Liverpool Street, Tube to Hammersmith, bus 209. Approx. 1 hr 45 min