London 2012: Getting Around London During the 2012 Games

With thousands of people travelling to the 2012 Games every day, London's public transport system is going to be put under pressure.

But with extra services and careful planning, the organisers of London 2012 hope to ensure a smooth ride for those going to the Games – and Londoners going about their everyday business.

During the Games, remember to leave plenty of time for your trip as routes will be busy and journeys may take longer than normal.

Plan Your Journey During the Games

These useful links will help you plan your journey during the London 2012 Games:

London 2012 Transport

There are a variety of transport options for getting to the London 2012 Games:

London Underground – all London 2012 venues can be reached via the Tube, apart from ExCeL, Greenwich Park and Woolwich Arsenal
Docklands Light Railway – the DLR serves London 2012 venues at the Olympic Park, ExCeL, Greenwich Park and the Royal Artillery Barracks
London Overground – London Overground serves London 2012 venues in the Olympic Park on the Richmond/Clapham Junction to Stratford line
London buses – London has an extensive bus network and there are bus stops near to all London 2012 venues
River services – venues along the river Thames such as Greenwich Park, North Greenwich Arena, Royal Artillery Barracks, Horse Guards Parade and Eton Dorney can be reached by boat
Walking and cycling – walking and cycling routes around Games venues have been improved, and all London 2012 venues will have free, secure cycle parking
Park-and-ride – secure park-and-ride sites will be available near to a number of London 2012 venues
Shuttle services – there will be shuttle services from selected stations to the London 2012 venues
Taxis – there will be drop-off points close to the London 2012 venues

There will be no spectator parking at Games venues, apart from a limited number of spaces for disabled visitors, which must be booked in advance.

More information about travelling to London from the rest of the UK

Games Travelcard

Spectators with a ticket for a London 2012 sporting event or ceremony will receive a one-day Games Travelcard for the day of the event. This entitles you to free travel within Zones 1 to 9 on the London Underground (Tube), London Overground, Docklands Light Railway (DLR), buses, trams and most National Rail services.

Find out more on the London 2012 website