Travel Info
Directions
The O2 Arena is situated on the south side of the river Thames between Greenwich & Charlton, by Bugsby’s Reach on the North Woolwich ‘peninsula’. It is adjacent to the Blackwall Tunnel (A102/A12).
The venue is 15 minutes from London City Airport
Please note that The O2 encourages environmentally sustainable travel choices and you are strongly recommended to use one of the variety of public transport options shown below.
By Tube
The nearest underground station is North Greenwich on the Jubilee Line – 3 minutes walk from the venue. The Jubilee line connects to all other underground lines.
By DLR (Docklands Light Railway)
The DLR runs close to the O2 – change at Canary Wharf or Canning Town & take the Jubilee line tube to North Greenwich
By Rail
The Jubilee line tube connects to all rail termini in London either directly or via other tube lines. Local stations Greenwich & Lewisham serving lines from Kent & South London connect to the DLR. Essex, East, & North East London are served by train connections at Stratford & West Ham, which link to the Jubilee tube line. The closest stations to the venue are Maze Hill , Westcombe Park, & Charlton, serving local stations – all are approx 25 minutes on foot from the venue. Charlton is served by buses to the venue.
By River
You can travel by river from Waterloo Pier to the O2 non stop on the Thames Clipper ‘O2 Express’. Regular ‘Thames Clipper’ services also run along the river from Embankment Pier to Woolwich – Royal Arsenal Woolwich Pier, stopping at the O2. Check pick up points prices etc on
www.thamesclippers.com/home/
By Bus
The venue is well served by buses – there is a bus station at North Greenwich 3 minutes walk from the venue. The following bus routes terminate at the bus station - 129 Greenwich, 161 Chislehurst, 188 Russell Square, 422 Bexleyheath (via Plumstead), 472 Thamesmead, 486 Bexleyheath (via Shooter’s Hill). Bus route 108 linking Lewisham to Stratford running through the Blackwall Tunnel stops at North Greenwich Bus Station.
By Bike
Cycle routes pass the venue & there are cycle racks available. Check the London Cycle Network maps
www.londoncyclenetwork.org.uk/
By Car
The O2 Arena is easily accessed from the M25 Orbital, A2/A20 from the south east & M11 from the north, follow signs for Blackwall Tunnel A102/A12 & the O2 Arena is clearly signposted.
Car Parking
The O2 will has over 2000 parking spaces, in 4 car parks. You are advised to pre-book your parking on the venue website
www.theo2.co.uk/web/guest/parking
Age Restrictions
There is no age restriction but unaccompanied children under the age of 14 will not be admitted. Please ensure that all under 14 year olds are accompanied by a responsible adult over the age of 18.
For General Admission Arena Floor Standing events under 16s are not allowed in the standing area in the standing areas
Disabled
Call venue 0870 4000 750