Away fans' guide
Everything a visiting supporter needs for a matchday at the Elmbridge Xcel Sports Hub: getting here from Walton-on-Thames station, where to eat and drink, and how to get home.
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Chapter 1
Walton-on-Thames station is the start of every route in this guide. The Sports Hub is north of the town centre, beside the river, and the walk is a long one: about 58 minutes by road.
South Western Railway trains run to Walton-on-Thames from London Waterloo and from the Woking direction.
Both walks start at the station and follow Station Avenue, Ashley Road and the High Street into the town centre. The road route then takes Church Street, Terrace Road and Waterside Drive. The river route turns down Bridge Street, Thames Street and Manor Road to the Thames and follows the towpath for about 1.1 km before coming up Waterside Drive. The two take about the same time.
4.4 km from Walton-on-Thames station, about 58 minutes at a steady pace.
Leave the station and turn left along Station Avenue.
At the end of Station Avenue, turn right into Ashley Road and follow it for about a kilometre towards the town centre.
Turn left onto the High Street and follow it through the town centre.
Pub on this stretch: The Walton Village
At the end of the High Street, turn right into Church Street.
Local history: St Mary's Church
Church Street becomes Terrace Road. Follow it for about a kilometre.
Turn left into Waterside Drive and follow it towards the river.
Turn right for the Sports Hub and follow the signs to the turnstiles.
4.2 km from Walton-on-Thames station, about 56 minutes at a steady pace. About 1.1 km of it is on the Thames Path.
Leave the station and turn left along Station Avenue.
At the end of Station Avenue, turn right into Ashley Road and follow it for about a kilometre towards the town centre.
Turn left onto the High Street and follow it through the town centre.
Pub on this stretch: The Walton Village
Carry straight on from the High Street into Bridge Street.
Where Bridge Street bends left, carry straight on into Thames Street.
At the end of Thames Street, turn right into Manor Road and follow it down to the river.
Pubs on this stretch: Old Manor Inn and The Swan
Local history: The Old Manor House
Manor Road ends at the river beside The Anglers. Turn right onto the Thames Path.
Pub on this stretch: The Anglers
Follow the towpath downstream for about a kilometre.
Local history: The River Thames at Walton
Leave the river at the end of Waterside Drive and walk up Waterside Drive.
Turn right for the Sports Hub and follow the signs to the turnstiles.
The drive from the station to the Sports Hub takes about 7 minutes with light traffic. After an evening match many people want a car at the same moment, so book a taxi or request an Uber before the final whistle, or be ready to wait.
Walking times are by road. Allows 20 minutes at the ground before kick-off, and about 110 minutes from kick-off to full time.
Chapter 2
The club recommends The Weir, a short walk from the ground on the towpath. Both walking routes from the station also pass pubs, listed here in walking order.
Nearest the ground
Walton & Hersham FC describes The Weir as "a welcoming place to have a pre-match drink or food", a short walk from the ground. It sits on the Thames towpath at the river end of Waterside Drive, beside the Sports Hub.
Towpath, Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames KT12 2JB
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 12pm to 11pm; Sunday 12pm to 10.30pm
On the road route and the river route
29 High Street, Walton-on-Thames KT12 1DG
Bar hours: Monday to Thursday 12pm to 11pm; Friday 12pm to midnight; Saturday 10am to midnight; Sunday 10am to 11pm
On the road route
19 Church Street, Walton-on-Thames KT12 2QP
Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday 9am to 11pm; Thursday 9am to midnight; Friday and Saturday 9am to 1am; Sunday 9am to 12.30am
On the river route
On the river route
50 Manor Road, Walton-on-Thames KT12 2PF
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 11am to 11pm; Friday and Saturday 11am to midnight; Sunday 11am to 11pm
On the river route
Manor Road, Walton-on-Thames
Loads an interactive map from OpenFreeMap: about 280 KB, plus map tiles.
Chapter 3
Walton & Hersham play at the Elmbridge Xcel Sports Hub on Waterside Drive, run by Places Leisure with Elmbridge Borough Council.
The shaded outline is the Sports Hub and the green areas are its football pitches, as OpenStreetMap maps them. We will mark the main stand, the turnstiles and the away end once the club has confirmed them.
Chapter 4
If the Hub car park is full, Elmbridge Borough Council's town centre car parks include Ashley Park car park, off Ashley Park Avenue KT12 1EP, and Drewitts Court car park, Bridge Street and Hepworth Way KT12 1AE. From the town centre, follow the walking directions above. For charges, see our guide to parking in Walton-on-Thames. Please park considerately in the streets around the Hub.
Chapter 5
Both walking routes pass through the town centre, where most of these are. Near the ground, The Weir serves food, and the pubs on the routes list their kitchen hours above.
On the road route and the river route
5-7 High Street, Walton-on-Thames KT12 1DG
Unit 8a, The Heart Shopping Centre, New Zealand Avenue, Walton-on-Thames KT12 1GH
On the road route
Terrace Road, Walton-on-Thames KT12 2SA
Unit 7, The Heart, New Zealand Avenue, Walton-on-Thames KT12 1GH
Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday 11.30am to 10pm; Thursday to Saturday 11.30am to 10.30pm; Sunday 11.30am to 10pm
New Zealand Avenue, The Heart, Walton-on-Thames KT12 1GH
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 11am to 10pm; Friday and Saturday 11am to 11pm; Sunday 11am to 10pm
On the river route
1-3 Bridge Street, Walton-on-Thames KT12 1AE
On the road route
Terrace Road, Walton-on-Thames
Hersham Road, Walton-on-Thames KT12 5NR
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 6am to 11pm; Sunday 7am to 11pm
Molesey Road, Walton-on-Thames KT12 3PW
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 6am to 10pm; Sunday 7am to 10pm
Chapter 6
Trains from Walton-on-Thames run to London Waterloo and towards Woking. Pick the day and how you are getting back to the station, and we will show the trains you can catch after full time.
| Leave the ground by | Train departs | Towards |
|---|---|---|
| 4.51pm | 5.54pm | Woking |
| 4.59pm | 6.02pm | Woking |
| 5.09pm | 6.12pm | London Waterloo |
| 5.14pm | 6.17pm | London Waterloo |
| 5.22pm | 6.25pm | Woking |
| 5.31pm | 6.34pm | London Waterloo |
| 11.33pm | 12.36am last train | London Waterloo |
| 11.37pm | 12.40am last train | Woking |
| Leave the ground by | Train departs | Towards |
|---|---|---|
| 9.43pm | 10.46pm | London Waterloo |
| 9.51pm | 10.54pm | Woking |
| 10.04pm | 11.07pm | Woking |
| 10.07pm | 11.10pm | London Waterloo |
| 10.15pm | 11.18pm | London Waterloo |
| 10.21pm | 11.24pm | Woking |
| 10.47pm | 11.50pm last train | London Waterloo |
| 11.10pm | 12.13am last train | Woking |
Leave-by times allow about 58 minutes to walk by road and 5 minutes to reach the platform. With JavaScript on, you can choose the river walk, the bus or a car instead.
A one-page card with the postcode, routes, trains home and key numbers, to print or save as a PDF.
Chapter 7
Two Travelodge hotels are in Walton itself, one opposite the station and one in the town centre on the road route. The Weir, by the ground, also has rooms.
Ashley Park Road, Walton-on-Thames KT12 1JP
On the road route
20-32 Church Street, Walton-on-Thames KT12 2QS
Towpath, Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames KT12 2JB
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 12pm to 11pm; Sunday 12pm to 10.30pm
More hotels, B&Bs and inns nearby are in our guide to places to stay.
Chapter 8
If you are making a weekend of it, these are within reach of Walton, from the town's own riverside to Hampton Court. More ideas are in our Things to Do guide.
A full day of Tudor history, gardens and family-friendly attractions
Book ahead for busy dates and check which spaces or events are included
Checked 22 August 2026
Motor racing and aviation history, including Concorde, at the world's first purpose-built circuit
The Concorde Experience uses a separate timed ticket: advance booking recommended
Checked 22 August 2026
An 18th-century National Trust landscape garden with a lake, amphitheatre and play areas
National Trust membership or admission applies; check current opening times
Checked 22 August 2026
A flat, easy riverside walk linking Cowey Sale and Walton Wharf
The blue footbridge at Walton Marina is steep and may be hard for wheelchairs or heavy buggies
Checked 22 August 2026
One of the best river viewpoints on this stretch of the Thames
Pairs naturally with Cowey Sale and a ferry or boat trip for a short itinerary
Checked 22 August 2026
A Grade I listed medieval parish church with a self-guided history tour
An active place of worship: check access and service times before visiting
Checked 22 August 2026
Chapter 9
Walton & Hersham are known as the Swans. The club's own history page tells the full story; here are the milestones.
The club's history page: waltonhershamfc.com/club/history. Our local history section covers the town the club grew up in.
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
The Elmbridge Xcel Sports Hub is on Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey KT12 2JP. Use that postcode for your sat-nav.
Walton-on-Thames. The ground is on the far side of town, beside the river, so the walk takes about 58 minutes by road. A taxi or Uber takes about 7 minutes.
Yes, there is a free car park on site. Accessible parking is available.
For 2026-27: adults £16, seniors (65 and over) and concessions £13, ages 13 to 17 £8, ages 12 and under £3. Pay on the gate by cash, card or contactless, or buy in advance on the Fanbase app. Disabled supporters pay the concession price, with up to one free carer ticket.
Saturday home league matches kick off at 3pm and Tuesday evening matches at 7.45pm. A few kick off at other times, so check the club's fixture list.
No. The 564 bus runs from Church Street in the town centre to the Xcel Leisure Centre stop, every hour at 13 minutes past, 9.13am to 6.13pm. The last bus back from the Xcel leaves at 6.23pm, and there are no buses in the evening or on Sundays.
About 12.36am on Saturdays and 11.50pm on weekday evenings, in the timetable that runs until 12 December 2026. Engineering work can change this, so check live times before you travel.
The club recommends The Weir, on the towpath a short walk from the ground. Both walking routes from the station also pass pubs, listed in walking order in our pubs chapter.
Yes. Our river route follows the Thames Path for about 1.1 km and takes about 56 minutes from the station, against about 58 minutes by road.
Disabled supporters pay the concession price, with up to one free carer ticket. Accessible parking is available.
