Contact Information

By Train

From Central London
Travel direct to Strawberry Hill station from Waterloo station using the Kingston loopline operated by South West Trains. The journey takes about 35 minutes and there are four trains an hour. These are listed with the final destination of either Strawberry Hill or Teddington.

A timetable is available here (open the Kingston Loop and Shepperton to London Waterloo link). It is now possible to use an oyster card for this journey.

From Other Destinations
For train travel from other destinations you can use the National Rail Enquiries or Transport for London websites to plan your journey.

Walking From Strawberry Hill Station to St Mary's
St Mary's is a five minute walk from Strawberry Hill station. Turn left when you leave the station, then walk past Wine Rack and the Post Office on your left and take the second road on your right, which is Waldegrave Gardens. At the end of Waldegrave Gardens, turn right onto Waldegrave Road and St Mary's main reception is on your left.

Taking a Taxi From Strawberry Hill Station
There is a 24 hour taxi company, Strawberry Hill Mini Cab (020 8898 2009), located on the platform at Strawberry Hill station.

Please see the main Contact page for a map of the area.

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By Underground

Travel by the District Line to Richmond underground station, and then either take the train to Strawberry Hill or take the bus (see below). See the Transport for London website for Underground station and timetable information.

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By Bus

From Richmond Upon Thames
You can catch the R68 towards Hampton Court from a bus stop just outside Richmond station. Get off at the Twickenham, King Street stop and then take the 33 towards Fulwell. Get off at the St Mary's College stop, which is just outside of main reception. You can also take the 33 from Richmond, although the bus stop is a 5 minute walk from Richmond station on Sheen Road (Bus stop L on this map)

From Twickenham or Teddington
The 33 heading towards Fulwell stops on Richmond Road, York St and King St in Twickenham. The 33 heading towards Hammersmith stops on Stanley Road and Broad St (Teddington High St) in Teddington.

From Heathrow
Please see below.

The fare price for one bus journey is £1.20 with an oyster card or £2 with cash. If you pay with cash it is preferable to have the exact fare ready.

For route and bus stop maps please see the TfL website and enter the number of the bus you would like to take.

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By Air

London Heathrow is the closest airport to St Mary’s. Flight information is available from the Heathrow website.

Taking a Taxi
The easiest way to reach the University College from Heathrow airport is by taxi (approximately £40).

Taking a Bus
The cheapest route is by bus. Take the X26 or 285 from Heathrow central bus station towards Kingston and get off at the Teddington Broad Street stop. From the same bus stop you can then take the 33 towards Hammersmith. This journey will only take a few minutes and you should get off at the Waldegrave Road, St Mary’s College stop.

The fare price for each bus journey is £1.20 with an oyster card or £2 with cash. If you pay with cash it is preferable to have the exact fare ready.

For route and bus stop maps please see the TfL website and enter the number of the bus you would like to take.

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By Taxi

Taxi ranks are located at all major airports and railway / Underground stations. There is a taxi rank at Richmond station (Kingston loopline, Overground and Underground) and a 24 hour taxi company, Strawberry Hill Mini Cab (020 8898 2009), is located on the platform at Strawberry Hill station. There is no taxi rank at Twickenham train station.

Google listings for local taxi companies

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By Car

You can use the AA route planner to plan your journey. St Mary's is located on Waldegrave Road (A309), please see our South West London map for more details.