Six Nations Rugby 2026: How to get to key matches by train

Nearest station: Twickenham Station (South Western Railway from London Waterloo)

Any further travel required?: The train to Twickenham stops a 15-minute walk from the stadium

Stadium information: Twickenham Stadium is located in the Richmond area of London and is the largest dedicated rugby union venue in the world, seating up to 82,000 people. It features food and drink concessions, an England Rugby Store, on-site Radisson rooms and suites (including a restaurant and bar), a health and fitness club, The World of Rugby Museum and private suites for rugby events.

Fixtures:

• England v Wales – Saturday 7th February 2026, 4:40 pm
• England v Ireland – Saturday 21st February 2026, 2:10 pm

Popular routes:

• London Waterloo train to Twickenham
• Clapham Junction train to Twickenham
• Reading train to Twickenham

You can also take the London Underground to Richmond on the District Line or Hounslow East on the Piccadilly Line.

See our in-depth guide for travel to and from Twickenham Stadium here.

Nearest station: Haymarket Station, Edinburgh (ScotRail services)

Any further travel required?: The train to Murrayfield brings you to Haymarket, where you can either walk 20 minutes to the stadium, take a 9-minute tram to Murrayfield Stadium stop or take a 3-minute bus ride on the number 26 or 31 bus towards East Craigs, hopping off at Roseburn Gardens (a 7-minute walk from Murrayfield Stadium).

Stadium information: Murrayfield Stadium is located in the Murrayfield area of Edinburgh, Scotland, with a seating capacity of 67,000. You’ll find food and beverage outlets, the Scottish Rugby Store, private boxes and suites with catering.

Fixtures:

• Scotland v England – Saturday 14th February 2026, 4:40 pm
• Scotland v France – Saturday, 7th March 2026, 2:10 pm

Popular routes:

• Edinburgh Waverley to Haymarket
• Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
• London Kings Cross to Haymarket

Nearest station: Lansdowne Road DART Station

Any further travel required?: The train to the Aviva Stadium lets you off at a stop adjacent to the stadium, so no further travel is required.

Stadium information: The Aviva Stadium at Lansdowne Road is a sports stadium located in Dublin, Ireland, with a seating capacity of 51,000. Its facilities include toilets, food kiosks, corporate boxes, an IRFU Store and ATMs.

Event dates:  

• Ireland v Italy – Saturday 14th February 2026, 2:10 pm
• Ireland v Wales – Friday, 6th March 2026, 8:10 pm
• Ireland v Scotland – Saturday 14th March 2026, 2:10 pm

Routes and ticket info:  The DART from Dublin city centre stations, Connolly, Tara Street and Pearse Street will bring you southbound to the Lansdowne Road DART Station.

You can buy tickets from a station machine, online at the Irish Rail website or by using a pre-paid Leap Card (better value for making frequent trips).

Nearest station: Cardiff Central Station

Any further travel required?: After taking the train to Principality Stadium and disembarking at Cardiff Central Station, it’s a 10-minute walk to the stadium.

• For Gate 1: Continue to Castle Street.
• For Gates 2,3 & 4: Turn right onto Westgate Street.
• For Gates 5,6 & 7: Bear left along Wood Street.

Stadium information: Also known as the Millennium Stadium, the Principality Stadium is the national stadium of Wales, located in Cardiff. It seats 74,000 people for rugby union and football. It has a fully retractable roof and hosts diverse events, from sporting to music. The stadium operates on a cashless payment system and features food and drink outlets, free drinking water stations, merchandise retail units, toilets and Wi-Fi.

Event dates:

• Wales v France – Sunday 15th February 2026, 3:10 pm
• Wales v Scotland – Saturday 21st February 2026, 4.40 pm
• Wales v Italy – Saturday 14th March 2026, 4:40 pm

Popular routes:

• London Paddington to Cardiff Central
• Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
• Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central

See our in-depth guide for travel to and from Principality Stadium here.

Nearest station: La Plaine Stade de France (RER B)

Any further travel required?:  After taking the train to Stade de France, you will need to walk for 15 minutes to get to the stadium.

Stadium information: Stade de France is France’s national stadium, located north of Paris in Saint-Denis, with a capacity of over 80,000 people. It hosts a wide range of events and offers free WiFi, toilets, restaurants, a museum, premium seating with VIP lounges and private boxes with bars and catering.

Event dates:

• France v Ireland – Thursday 5th February 2026, 8:10 pm
• France v Italy – Sunday 22nd February 2026, 3:10 pm
• France v England – Saturday 14th March 2026, 8:10 pm

Route and ticket info:  Stade de France Saint-Denis station is on the D line, and you can arrive from Gare du Nord, Châtelet Les Halles and Gare de Lyon by taking the northbound RER B towards Creil.

RER B train tickets and Metro tickets can be purchased on the Bonjour RATP, IDF Mobilites and SNCF-Connect apps or alternatively from staff or machines at RER stations.

If you’re travelling from London to Paris for a 2026 Six Nations rugby game at the Stade de France, you can take the Eurostar straight to Gare du Nord.

Nearest station: Ottaviano Station (Rome Metro Line A)

Any further travel required?: From Ottaviano Station, you have two main options:

• By Foot: A scenic 40-minute walk
• By Bus: Take the bus from Ottaviano and get off at the De Bosis/Stadio Tennis stop.

Stadium information: The Stadio Olimpico is Rome’s largest sports facility, located within the Foro Italico complex.  The stadium seats over 70,000 spectators. Facilities include:

• Covered seating and premium sections
• Limited food and drink premium sections
• A gift shop
• A stadium tour experience
• Toilets and lockers

Event dates:

• Italy v Scotland – Saturday 7th February 2026, 2:10 pm
• Italy v England – Saturday 7th March 2026, 4:40 pm

Route and ticket info:  You can travel to Ottaviano station from many metro stations around Rome, including Termini, Barberini and Spagna – as well as Fiumicino Airport, by switching at Termini.

Tickets for the train to Stadio Olimpico on the Rome Metro can be bought at automatic ticket machines and desks at the stations, in tobacconists, newsagents and railway station shops throughout Rome.

You can find 24-, 48- and 72-hour MetroBus passes for unlimited travel on the metro, trams, buses and overground trains within Rome, perfect for Six Nations train travel.

There are many money-saving tactics you can implement to get your hands on cheap train tickets for Six Nations matches.

Book Advance Tickets early

Advance train tickets usually go on sale about 12 weeks ahead of travel dates and can offer you significant savings on your travel expenses. Advance Tickets are usually only released in limited quantities, so the sooner you book, the better!

Use Railcards

For travel to Six Nations rugby games in England, Scotland and Wales, you can apply your Railcard discount on Trip.com to access cheaper train tickets. There are many different cards for different brackets: 16–25, Two Together, Senior and more (discover all Railcards here). Discounts can be as significant as 1/3 off!

Split ticketing

Split ticketing is a great way to save money on train tickets. This method works by breaking down your journey into multiple segments with separate tickets, so you can enjoy a cheaper journey while staying on the same train.

Avoid Peak Times

Travelling during Off-Peak hours (usually between 9:00/9:30 am and until around 4:00 pm, and after 7:00 pm) is a reliable way to find cheaper train tickets.

GroupSave discounts

If you’re travelling to Six Nations stadiums as a group of 3–9, then you can get a 1/3 discount on certain off-peak tickets by booking your train tickets together. Just make sure you are booking in one transaction on Trip.com.