Road closure: The A3 north of RHS Wisley will be closed between M25 Junction 10 and the Painshill junction from 9pm Friday 18 until 6am Monday 21 July. The Junction 10 gyratory and A3 south of Junction 10 will remain open. Please check your route before travelling. Find out more

Getting to RHS Garden Wisley

Where is RHS Wisley?

RHS Wisley is located near the towns of Woking and Guildford in Surrey, in the South East of England. You can reach us in under an hour from central London.

Our address

RHS Garden Wisley
Wisley Lane
Surrey
GU23 6QB

Key travel information

  • Visit car-free and save 30% on garden admission
  • Hourly buses from Woking and Guildford, 7 days a week
  • Hourly buses from Kingston, Monday to Saturday
  • 8 electric charging points
  • Dedicated cycle parking and repair station
  • Free car parking

New bridge into RHS Wisley

A new dedicated bridge leading into RHS Garden Wisley is now open. If travelling by car, visitors who would normally access RHS Wisley from the A3 (onto Wisley Lane) will now use Ockham Park roundabout and follow new signage taking them onto the new bridge and over the A3 to the existing RHS Wisley entrance.

See more detailed directions below.

​We recommend that you check your sat nav or traffic apps before you travel.

New directions to the garden by car

If you’d usually reach the garden travelling north on the A3 (from the direction of Guildford)
If you’d usually reach the garden travelling south on the A3 (from the direction of London)
If you live locally you may now be able to access RHS Wisley without travelling on the A3

Getting here car-free and saving on garden entry

Make the journey to the part of your day out. Opt for public transport, bike, or foot to get to the garden and leave your car at home. This will entitle you to a 30% discount on the garden entry fee. Keep copies of your train or bus tickets and request the car-free offer at the welcome desk. For a hassle-free travel plan, try Good Journey.

Getting here by train

Train to Woking Station with South Western Railway

South Western Railway offer regular fast trains to Woking from London Waterloo in as little as 25 minutes. Woking Station is also easy to reach from Portsmouth, Weymouth, Basingstoke and Exeter St David’s.

Other nearby rail stations

  • West Byfleet – 4 miles from RHS Wisley, connect to the garden via (pre-booked) taxi
  • Guildford – 9 miles from RHS Wisley, connect to the garden via taxi or the 715 bus (see Visit by bus section)
  • East Horsley – 4 miles from RHS Wisley, connect to the garden via (pre-booked) taxi
To pre-book a taxi please call local taxi firms ABCO on 01483 888 888, or Network Cars on 01483 888 666.

Getting here by bus
Shuttle bus

Bus services to RHS Wisley

Visiting RHS Wisley by bus is a cost-effective and convenient option. Several local bus routes serve the area, with stops near the garden entrance. Whether you’re travelling from nearby towns or connecting from train stations, you’ll find services to help you reach the garden with ease. Check below for local services and routes to plan your journey.

Holders of the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) pass can travel for free on local bus services. Bus tickets can be purchased onboard from the driver or online from the operator’s website.

Bus stops and routes

Buses travelling from Woking train station and Guildford
Buses from Kingston
New RHS Wisley bus stop location

Getting here by coach

Coach travel is a convenient option if you live a little further away. Sit back and relax while someone else does the driving. Coach day trips from around the UK arrive at Wisley every day. Contact your local coach operator and ask them the date of their next RHS Wisley visit, and remember to let them know if you’re an RHS member.

Getting here by bike

RHS Wisley is surrounded by beautiful cycling routes that take you through Ockham and Wisley commons. Close by is the National Trust Wey Navigation towpath, which is shared by walkers and careful cyclists, and National Cycle Route 221, connecting the Wey Navigations to Basingstoke Canal and Woking and Brookwood rail stations.

Cycle Streets can help you find the best cycle routes to RHS Wisley.

Facilities for cyclists

  • Bike parking – Covered bike parking facilities can be found along the footpath adjacent to Car Park 2 in front of the Welcome building
  • Cycle repair station – We have a cycle repair station located at the cycle hut at the edge of Car Park 2. Features include a cycle repair stand with an integrated floor pump and heavy-duty tools

Getting here by car

The garden lies between Cobham and Ripley in Surrey, just off the A3 and south of Junction 10 of the M25. Follow the brown tourist flower signs on the A3 and M25 for RHS Wisley. Car parking is free.
 

Charging your electric vehicle

We have eight standard 7.2 KWH 32 Amp sockets in operation, supplied by EV Charge Online. There is a charge of 45p per KWH. Chargers are located in Car Park 1 – as you enter the car park, take the first left and the chargers are located on the fourth row.

See EV Charge Online for more information and to set up an account ahead of your visit.

Plan your visit to RHS Wisley

Get involved

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