It is Saturday night at The O2. Westlife have just finished their last song, the house lights come up, and 20,000 happy, slightly hoarse people all have the same thought at the same moment: how do we get home?
Some head straight for North Greenwich station and join a queue that snakes back towards the arena doors. Some open a ride-hailing app and watch the price go up while the little car on the map refuses to move.
And a few calm people stroll over to Car Park 1, where a driver is already waiting for them. By the time the station queue starts moving, they are halfway home.
What’s Happening?
October is one of the busiest months of the year at The O2 arena. Westlife play three nights, Hans Zimmer brings his live film music show, the Pussycat Dolls are back together, and J. Cole has a run of dates that carries on into November. Getting there is the easy part. Getting home is the part nobody prints on the ticket.
Below, you will find how to get to O2 Arena by Tube, train, boat, cable car, taxi and car, where to park, which airport is closest, and how to leave after the show without losing an hour of your night.
Quick answer: The easiest way to get to O2 Arena is the Jubilee line to North Greenwich station, which is about a two-minute walk from the entrance. If you are flying in, London City Airport is the closest airport, about 22 minutes away by DLR and Jubilee line.
If you are driving or coming by taxi, use the free drop-off and pick-up point in Car Park 1, off Millennium Way.
The O2 Arena
The O2 arena sits inside the building that was once the Millennium Dome, on the Greenwich Peninsula in south-east London.
The arena opened in June 2007 and holds up to 20,000 people, which makes it one of the largest indoor venues in the UK and one of the busiest music arenas in the world.
The official address is The O2, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX. If you are using a sat nav or booking a car, the O2 Arena SE10 0DX postcode is the one to enter.
The same building also houses indigo at The O2, a smaller music venue, plus restaurants, a cinema and an outlet shopping centre, so the area stays busy even on nights without a big show.
O2 Arena Events and Shows in October and November 2026
Here are the O2 arena events listed on the official website from early October to mid-November 2026. Shows can move or sell out, so always check your ticket before you plan your journey.
Where a show covers more than one night, The O2 lists the date range. Check the exact night on your ticket.
Westlife at The O2 Arena (9 to 11 October)
Westlife will play three nights in a row at The O2 arena, from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October, with Ana Sky as special guest.
If you are travelling in from outside London, plan the airport leg and the trip home at the same time. The Friday and Saturday shows have the Night Tube on your side (more on that below), but the Sunday show does not.
The World of Hans Zimmer at The O2 Arena (12 October)
Hans Zimmer’s show is on a Monday, so there is no Night Tube that evening. A Monday finish means the normal Tube timetable applies, which is worth knowing if you are travelling back to the edge of London or to a hotel near an airport.
The Pussycat Dolls at The O2 Arena (13 October)
The Pussycat Dolls reunion show on Tuesday 13 October has Lil’ Kim and Deja Vu as special guests. Like the Hans Zimmer show, this is a weeknight, so think about how you will get home before you go in.
D-Block Europe at The O2 Arena (28 October)
D-Block Europe will play on Wednesday 28 October, which falls in the October half-term week for most schools in England. Expect busier roads and stations around the peninsula that week.
How to Get to O2 Arena by Tube?
The Tube is the most popular way to reach The O2, and on the way there it is hard to beat. The nearest station is North Greenwich on the Jubilee line, and it sits right next to the venue.
Greenwich Peninsula’s own travel guide puts the walk at about two minutes, and Jubilee line trains run about every three minutes in both directions.
From North Greenwich, the journey times are short:
• Canary Wharf: about 2 minutes
• London Bridge: about 8 minutes
• Waterloo: about 11 minutes
• Westminster: about 14 minutes
• Bond Street: about 17 minutes
North Greenwich has step-free access with lifts, which matters if you are travelling with a wheelchair, a buggy or heavy bags.
The Night Tube After Friday and Saturday Shows
The Jubilee line is one of the Night Tube lines. On Friday and Saturday nights it runs all night, with a train roughly every 10 minutes. On other nights the normal last-train times apply, so a late finish on a weeknight needs more planning.
Train Stations Near The O2 Arena
North Greenwich is the closest station, but it is not the only one. These are the main train stations near The O2 arena and how they help:
- North Greenwich (Jubilee line): The station right next to the venue, and the busiest after every show.
- Canning Town (Jubilee line and DLR): One stop from North Greenwich on the Jubilee line, and the place to change if you are coming from London City Airport on the DLR.
- Royal Victoria (DLR): About a 200-metre walk from the Royal Docks end of the cable car, so you can cross the river by cable car and pick up the DLR on the other side.
After a show, some regular visitors take the Jubilee line one stop to Canning Town and change to the DLR there, rather than waiting on a packed platform at North Greenwich for a central London train. Roam London’s guide to The O2 suggests expecting a 30 to 60 minute wait to get on a Jubilee line train after big shows.
Getting to The O2 by Boat, Cable Car and Bus
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers
The river is the most relaxing way to arrive. Uber Boat by Thames Clippers stops at North Greenwich Pier, which The O2 says is about a three-minute walk from the main entrance. It is a good choice if you are coming from central London piers and want a seat and a view rather than a crowded train.
IFS Cloud Cable Car
The IFS Cloud Cable Car crosses the Thames between Greenwich Peninsula, right by The O2, and the Royal Docks near ExCeL London. The crossing is about 1,100 metres long and climbs up to 90 metres above the river. A normal trip takes about 10 minutes. It is a fun way to start a night out, but check the opening times before you rely on it for the journey home.
Buses to North Greenwich
North Greenwich bus station sits next to the Tube station and is the nearest bus stop to the venue. Several routes stop here, which makes buses a useful option if you are coming from other parts of south-east London.
London City Airport to O2 Arena
London City Airport is the closest airport to The O2, which makes it a smart choice if you are flying in from elsewhere in the UK or Europe for a show.
By public transport, take the DLR from London City Airport towards Canning Town, then change to the Jubilee line for one stop to North Greenwich.
The journey takes about 22 minutes and is step-free, although you need to use the lift at Canning Town to move between the DLR and Jubilee line platforms. An adult Oyster or contactless fare is £2.20 off-peak or £2.30 at peak times.
By car, the trip is short. The Silvertown Tunnel, which opened on 7 April 2025, runs under the Thames from west Silvertown to a portal on the Greenwich Peninsula next to the Blackwall Tunnel. That makes the drive from London City Airport to O2 Arena far more direct than it used to be. The tunnel is tolled during the day, which we explain in the driving section below.
If you are landing at Heathrow, Gatwick or Stansted, the trip is much longer, as you have to cross or go around most of London. With luggage, a direct transfer is usually easier than two or three changes on the Underground.
O2 Arena Taxi: Getting There and Back
An O2 arena taxi is the simplest option if you have luggage, are travelling as a group or a family, or are going to a weeknight show that finishes after the last convenient train.
Where Taxis Drop Off at The O2
The O2 has a free drop-off and pick-up point in Car Park 1, off Millennium Way. This is where private cars and pre-booked taxis should drop you. Black cabs also use a taxi rank, which The O2 says is about a two-minute walk away, near North Greenwich bus station.
Getting a Taxi From O2 Arena After a Show
Getting a taxi from O2 Arena at the end of a big show is a bit like trying to leave a wedding at the exact moment every other guest does. Getting one there is easy. Getting one back is a different story.
The O2 warns that up to 2,000 cars can try to leave at the same time after an event, and everyone heading for the taxi rank arrives at once. Ride-hailing app prices can rise when demand spikes like this, and drivers can struggle to reach you in the traffic.
A pre-booked taxi like Airport Taxis Transfer takes most of the guesswork away. You agree on the price before you travel, you know where your driver will meet you, and you are not refreshing an app in a crowd of 20,000 people.
If you choose a pick-up time about 20 to 30 minutes after the show ends, you also give the traffic around the peninsula time to clear.
O2 Arena Parking and Drop-Off
If you would rather drive, O2 arena parking is available on site. The O2 has four car parks. Car Park 1 is the one for arena and indigo at The O2 events, while Car Parks 2, 3 and 4 serve shoppers, cinema visitors and Up at The O2 climbers.
These are the event parking prices listed by The O2:
| Event Parking Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Car, Early Bird (pre-booked, until 3 weeks before the event) | £29.39 |
| Car, Standard (pre-booked) | £35.28 |
| Car, pay on the day (if spaces are left) | £40 |
| Minibus or coach (pre-booked) | £59.35 |
| Minibus or coach (on the day) | £65 |
| Valet (pre-booked) | £75 |
| Valet (on the day) | £85 |
Event parking is pre-booked through JustPark, and bookings close 24 hours before the event. Valet parking opens two hours before the doors open, and your car is ready for you after the show.
Blue Badge spaces are available in all car parks, and there is electric vehicle charging through the BP Pulse network.
The free drop-off and pick-up point in Car Park 1 is the better option if someone is dropping you off or collecting you, as you avoid the parking fee and the queue to leave the car park.
Driving to The O2: Tunnel Charges and ULEZ
Two things catch out drivers heading to The O2.
The first is the river crossings. The Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels both come out on the Greenwich Peninsula, right by The O2, and both are tolled from 06:00 to 22:00 every day except Christmas Day.
From 21 September 2026, a car pays £1.55 off-peak with TfL Auto Pay or £4.20 at peak times.
Peak times are Monday to Friday, 06:00 to 10:00 northbound and 16:00 to 19:00 southbound. Without Auto Pay, you pay £4.20 at any time.
between 22:00 and 06:00 are free, so most drives home after a show cost nothing.
If you forget to pay, you must pay by midnight on the third day after crossing, or you face a £180 penalty (reduced to £90 if paid within 14 days).
The second is London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone, which covers all London boroughs, including Greenwich, where The O2 sits.
If your car does not meet the ULEZ standards, you pay £12.50 a day. A licensed taxi or private hire car takes care of both issues for you.
Things to Do in London Near O2 Arena
If you arrive early or decide to turn the gig into a weekend away, there are plenty of things to do in London near O2 Arena. Some of them even involve walking on the roof.
- Up at The O2: a guided 90-minute climb over the roof of The O2, with 360-degree views across London, including historic Greenwich, Canary Wharf and the Olympic Park. Day, twilight and sunset climbs are available.
- Shopping and food inside The O2: the building has an outlet shopping centre, a Cineworld cinema and plenty of restaurants and bars, so you can eat before the show without leaving the venue.
- The IFS Cloud Cable Car: worth doing for the views alone, even if you are not using it to travel.
- Historic Greenwich: a short boat ride or bus trip away, with the Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory and Greenwich Market.
- Canary Wharf: two minutes away on the Jubilee line, with restaurants and bars if you want to carry on the evening somewhere quieter.
Tips for Leaving The O2 After a Show
Every great night at The O2 ends the same way, with thousands of people trying to leave through the same doors at the same time. These tips help you skip the worst of it:
- Decide how you are getting home before the show starts. Check the last train if it is a weeknight, or book your taxi in advance.
- Do not rush for the exit. Letting the first wave of the crowd go before you leave can make the walk to the station and the wait on the platform much calmer.
- Try Canning Town. Taking the Jubilee line one stop east to Canning Town and changing there can be quicker than waiting for a westbound train at North Greenwich.
- Use the Car Park 1 pick-up point. If someone is collecting you, agree to meet there rather than trying to stop on the road.
- Keep your phone charged. You need it for tickets, maps and contacting your driver.
Book Your O2 Arena Taxi With Airport Taxi Transfer
Whether you are flying into London City Airport for Westlife or heading home late after J. Cole, Airport Taxis Transfer can take care of the journey.
Every booking has a fixed price agreed in advance, with no meters and no surge pricing. If you are coming straight from the airport, we track your flight in real time and give you a free 45-minute waiting period after landing, so a delay does not cost you extra.
Book your O2 arena taxi now and spend the night thinking about the show, not the journey home.
