Craven Cottage is one of English football's most characterful grounds — the historic riverside home of Fulham FC, set right on the banks of the Thames in leafy West London. On match days the tree-lined streets around the ground fill with supporters, and getting there smoothly takes a little planning. This guide covers match days, getting there, and fixed-price transfers around West London.
Craven Cottage's Thames-side, residential setting is part of its charm, but it also means the approach is through leafy backstreets with no parking and the nearest Tube (Putney Bridge) a walk away across the park. On match days these streets fill with supporters, and a fixed-price taxi to an agreed drop-off point nearby saves navigating the crowds and the walk. For groups, an V Class keeps everyone together.
| From | Saloon | Executive | MPV | V Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central London | £81 | £92 | £92 | £104 |
| Heathrow Airport | £81 | £92 | £92 | £104 |
| London City Airport | £88 | £97 | £99 | £105 |
| Gatwick Airport | £123 | £142 | £146 | £158 |
| From | Saloon | Executive | MPV | V Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central London | £146 | £166 | £166 | £187 |
| Heathrow Airport | £146 | £166 | £166 | £187 |
| London City Airport | £158 | £175 | £178 | £189 |
| Gatwick Airport | £222 | £256 | £262 | £284 |
Fares include the London zone charge. Heathrow is a short run west. Saloon seats 4, MPV 6, V Class for groups of fans.
The area around Craven Cottage rewards making a day of it — the Thames Path offers riverside walks, Bishop's Park is pleasant, and Fulham and Putney's pubs and restaurants are close by for pre- and post-match refreshment. Many fans combine the game with a riverside pub, and a taxi makes moving between the ground, the pubs and home easy, especially when the match-day crowds are at their peak.
Craven Cottage holds a special place in English football for its character and heritage — the historic Cottage pavilion in the corner, the Thames lapping just behind one stand, and an atmosphere that feels a world away from modern identikit stadiums. This traditional charm makes it a favourite not just with Fulham supporters but with visiting fans and football tourists keen to experience one of the game's classic venues. Making the most of a visit means arriving with time to appreciate the setting — perhaps a riverside pint beforehand — and having transport sorted so the residential streets and busy park walk don't detract from the day. A pre-booked transfer to a nearby drop-off point lets you focus on the football and the famous riverside atmosphere rather than the logistics of getting to and from this uniquely located ground.
A: Yes — to an agreed drop-off point nearby, saving the park walk and parking hunt.
A: Putney Bridge (District line), a walk through Bishop's Park; a taxi avoids the crush.
A: Around 11 miles west — a short fixed-price run.
A: Yes — MPVs and V Class keep the group together and split the cost.
Craven Cottage offers characterful riverside football in leafy West London — but its residential setting means no parking and a busy park walk. A fixed-price transfer gets you close to the ground door-to-door, perfect for a group of fans making a day of it by the Thames.
Door-to-door to the riverside — skip the Bishop's Park crush.
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