Championship · Charlton
The Valley · Floyd Road · SE7 8BL
Charlton Athletic travel guide
The Valley is an away-day destination where the final approach matters. Check the fixture information before travel because parking, segregation and coach arrangements can change.
Charlton station is roughly five minutes from The Valley and receives trains from central London and the Greenwich line. Follow the signed Floyd Road route and check weekend engineering work, as diversions via the Elizabeth line, DLR or local buses may be required.
Numerous London buses serve Charlton, Woolwich Road and nearby Greenwich. They are useful from North Greenwich or Woolwich but can be delayed by matchday traffic, so allow a generous final connection.
The A2, A102 and South Circular provide the wider approaches. Streets around The Valley are heavily residential, with controlled bays, narrow access and post-match pedestrian traffic; do not circle Floyd Road looking for an informal space.
Use SE7 8BL only for the general area, then follow matchday signs and the entrance named in your parking instructions. Allow extra time for residential roads and pedestrian traffic.
Expect the roads immediately around The Valley to move slowly while pedestrians clear. Rail users should confirm the last practical connection; drivers may prefer to wait before joining the main route.
Travel, parking, ticket allocations and stadium procedures can change by fixture. Check the latest information from both clubs and the relevant operator before travelling. Guide checked 29 September 2026.
