National Rail
Stratford – around 15-minute walk
Stratford International – around 15-minute walk
West Ham – around 25-minute walk
If you’re travelling from outside London, you should book your rail tickets in advance. Special 2012 Games Train Tickets are available for London 2012 ticket holders.
London Underground
Stratford (Jubilee and Central lines) – around 15-minute walk
West Ham (District and Hammersmith & City lines) – around 25-minute walk
Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
Stratford – around 15-minute walk
Stratford International – around 15-minute walk
West Ham – around 25-minute walk
London Overground
The North London Line on London Overground connects Richmond to Stratford, avoiding central London. If you’re travelling from south London, use the East London Line and change at Canonbury on to the North London Line.
Bus
London has an extensive bus network, with many bus routes serving Stratford bus station. For details, check the Transport for London website. We also recommend you check the summary of service changes during the Games [PDF]
River
The 2012 Games canal boat service runs along the River Lea to the Olympic Park, docking just 70 metres from the Olympic Stadium. The service is offering free travel for wheelchair users during the Games.
Tickets go on sale on 9 May 2012. Due to limited capacity, pre-booking is strongly recommended.
Coach
There are 2012 Games coach services running to the Olympic Park from a range of locations. Services are planned to arrive at the venue for the start of sessions, and must be booked in advance.
Park-and-ride
Park-and-ride sites are available for the Olympic Park, with regular park-and-ride shuttle services. Park-and-rail services are available from Ebbsfleet International station, where trains run directly to Stratford International and the Olympic Park.
Park-and-ride and park-and-rail services are not included in the price of your event ticket and must be booked in advance
Park-and-walk
Not an option for this venue.
Walking
The public transport system will be very busy – so walking may be quicker than you think. There are a number of walking routes that connect with the Olympic Park. You may also wish to get off the underground a stop or two early to walk or join one of the free led walks that will be available on certain days of the Games.
Discover more about the area and soak up the atmosphere with a 2012 Games guided walk. Guided walks offer an opportunity to travel to your venue on foot with experienced walk leaders, giving you confidence that you will arrive on time without getting lost! Trained volunteers will meet you at a convenient start point and lead you to or from the venue in groups of up to 30. To find out more and reserve your place on a free guided walk for this venue click here
Cycling
Free, secure, managed cycle parking will be provided in Victoria Park (around 15-minute walk to Victoria Gate), and outside Eton Manor Gate and Greenway Gate. Please bring your own cycle lock.
You can view new routes and plan your trip using a new London Cycling Guide covering the Olympic Park and surrounding area, which includes diversions put in place for the Games and temporary cycle parking locations around the Olympic Park.
Alternatively, plan your journey by bike using the spectator journey planner
If you’re thinking of cycling, why not join a 2012 Games guided cycle ride. These rides offer an opportunity to travel with an experienced ride leader, on audited routes. The rides are up to an hour long and are suitable for families. You’ll need your own bike but the rides are free. Click here to find out more and reserve your place.
To keep you pedalling, there is a free ‘keep you going’ cycle maintenance service available at this venue, located near the cycle parking area. Experienced bike mechanics will carry out minor repairs to help get you back on the road. You’ll need to pay for any parts needed but labour is free.
Please note that bike locks will not be provided at the venue so remember to bring one with you.
Accessible travel
Stratford and Stratford International are the recommended stations with step-free access and staff assistance available. West Ham station also has step-free access, but is further away from the Park.
If you are arriving via the Jubilee line at Stratford station an accessible shuttle service will run from the end of the platforms to the eastern entrance of the Olympic Park. This service is exclusively for disabled spectators.
If you’re travelling by National Rail and require assistance, you should book this when you buy your train tickets. To book rail tickets and assistance, visit the 2012 Games Train Ticket booking website
London's buses have low floors and provide audio and visual information. There is one wheelchair space per bus.
Limited, pre-booked accessible parking will be provided close to the venue for disabled spectators who are UK Blue Badge holders or members of an equivalent national scheme. This must be booked in advance
In addition, park-and-ride is an integrated and inclusive service with accessible parking spaces and shuttles. Book an accessible park-and-ride space now
Wheelchair spaces can also be booked on 2012 Games coach services
Taxis and private hire vehicles
Taxi and private hire vehicle drop-off areas are located outside Eton Manor Gate and Greenway Gate.
