National Rail
Charlton is the recommended National Rail station, followed by a free shuttle bus to the venue (around 10-minute journey).
The Games Travelcard is valid for travel between central London and Charlton on the day of your event. 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
North Greenwich (Jubilee line) – around 2-minute walk to the venue
Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
Not an option for this venue.
London Overground
Not an option for this venue.
Bus
London has an extensive bus network with many routes serving North Greenwich station. For details, check the Transport for London website. We also recommend you check the summary of service changes during the Games [PDF]
River
There are scheduled river services [PDF] departing from piers in central London to North Greenwich Pier, either direct or stopping at various piers along the way.
Your Games Travelcard entitles you to one-third off the cost of river services. From North Greenwich Pier it’s just a 5-minute walk to the venue. River services should be booked in advance
Coach
Not an option for this venue.
Park-and-ride
Not an option for this venue.
Park-and-walk
Not an option for this venue.
Walking
North Greenwich Arena can be accessed easily on foot thanks to its location on the Thames Path, which runs along the River Thames from central London.
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. Find out more and reserve your place on a free guided walk for this venue
Cycling
Free, secure, managed cycle parking will be provided at the venue.
The venue sits on the Jubilee Greenway, as well as the Thames Path
Plan your journey by bike using the spectator journey planner. Alternatively, view routes using the London cycling guide covering this area.
Please note that bike locks will not be provided at the venue so remember to bring one with you.
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. Find out more and reserve your place
Accessible travel
North Greenwich, Charlton and North Greenwich Pier have step-free access, with staff assistance available. The shuttle service running between Charlton station and the venue is also accessible.
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
Taxis and private hire vehicles
Taxi and private hire vehicle drop-off areas are located outside the venue.
