Getting to The O2 by public transport (Greenwich, London)

The O2 sits at the tip of the Greenwich Peninsula, in south-east London, and its arena holds up to around 20,000 people. On a concert night, thousands of them arrive and leave at the same time, so the way you travel matters. The venue itself recommends the Tube and train as the best option for most visitors, but the river and the cable car are genuine alternatives, and often more pleasant ones.

By Tube: North Greenwich, Jubilee line

The nearest station is North Greenwich, on the Jubilee line, which opens directly onto the site. According to The O2, the journey takes about 20 minutes from central London and about 10 minutes from Stratford. The Jubilee line also serves London Bridge, Waterloo, Westminster, Bond Street and Canary Wharf, so most journeys from central London need one change at most.

If you are arriving at St Pancras International (Eurostar), The O2 puts the onward trip from King's Cross St Pancras at about 25 minutes by Tube.

On event nights the station handles very large crowds before and after the show: expect queues and crowd control at the entrance at the end of the night. That is normal, and the trains are frequent.

By river: Uber Boat by Thames Clippers

North Greenwich Pier is a short walk from the arena. The river bus, run by Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, links it with central London piers including London Eye, Westminster, Embankment, Tower and London Bridge. You can pay with contactless or Oyster, or buy tickets through the Thames Clippers app, the Uber app, online or at the pier.

After some shows, a Post-Show River Service sails back into town: The O2 says this express service departs about 15 minutes after the show ends, and you can pre-book a guaranteed seat. It does not run after every event, so check before you rely on it.

By cable car from the Royal Docks

The London Cable Car (sponsored for several years as the IFS Cloud Cable Car, a name you may still see on signs and maps) crosses the Thames between the Royal Docks and the Greenwich Peninsula. The Royal Docks terminal is a short walk from Royal Victoria station on the DLR, which makes it a useful route from east London. The crossing takes around ten minutes. Opening hours are extended on some event dates only: check TfL's cable car page before planning your return this way.

By bus

North Greenwich station includes a bus station. The O2 lists routes 108, 129, 132, 161, 180, 188, 335, 422, 486 and SL11. The 188 runs 24 hours a day and goes to and from central London via Waterloo, which makes it a useful fallback late at night. Bus routes change regularly: check the TfL Journey Planner before you travel.

By bike or on foot

The O2 says there are more than 400 cycle racks near North Greenwich station and in Car Parks 2, 3 and 4. The Thames Path runs along the peninsula if you want to walk from Greenwich.

Getting home after the show

Most people leave by the Jubilee line, so the station is at its busiest in the 30 to 45 minutes after the encore. If you are not in a hurry, a drink on site lets the crowd thin out. The Jubilee line is one of the lines with a Night Tube service on Friday and Saturday nights. For any other night, check the time of the last train for your journey on the TfL Journey Planner on the day, and remember that National Rail connections from central London may finish earlier.

Step-free access

According to The O2, North Greenwich station has step-free access to all platforms with lifts, step-free bus stops and wide gates for wheelchair users. North Greenwich Pier is step-free and wheelchair accessible, and the cable car is step-free with lifts at both terminals (it only takes single battery-powered wheelchairs up to 80 cm wide). An accessible drop-off point for cars and coaches is signposted about 150 metres from the main entrance.

Driving instead? Read our guide to parking at The O2. Planning a meal? See where to eat near The O2 and our advice on the best seats at The O2. After the show, you can write a review of the concert.

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest Tube station to The O2?

North Greenwich, on the Jubilee line, right next to the venue. The O2 puts the journey at about 20 minutes from central London.

Can you get the boat to The O2?

Yes. Uber Boat by Thames Clippers stops at North Greenwich Pier, linking the venue with central London piers such as London Eye, Embankment, Tower and London Bridge. On some event nights a post-show express boat runs back into town.

How do I get home from The O2 after a concert?

Most people take the Jubilee line from North Greenwich; expect queues outside the station just after the show. The 188 bus runs 24 hours, and the Jubilee line has a Night Tube on Friday and Saturday nights. Check last trains on the TfL Journey Planner.

Is North Greenwich station step-free?

Yes, according to The O2: lifts serve all platforms, and the bus stops are step-free too. The river pier and the cable car are also step-free.