Taxi to The O2 and Wembley Stadium: drop-off points, the post-show pickup problem, and fixed fares from London hotels and airports
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Twenty thousand people leave The O2 at 22:45; ninety thousand leave Wembley. The Jubilee line copes, slowly; the apps surge and then cannot reach you. A pre-booked car with an agreed pickup point ten minutes' walk from the doors is how hotel concierges and tour managers do it — and the price is fixed when you book, not at 23:00.
The O2 (North Greenwich): getting there and away
Drop-off: the taxi and private hire set-down is off Millennium Way by the North Greenwich bus station, two minutes' walk from the main entrance; suite guests can be dropped at the VIP loop via Meridian Gate by arrangement. Public transport: Jubilee line to North Greenwich (last trains to central London around 00:30 on weeknights; Night Tube on the Jubilee line on Fridays and Saturdays), or Uber Boat by Thames Clippers from North Greenwich Pier. Pickup after the show: the roads around the dome are one-way and gridlocked for 45 minutes after the encore. We use pickup points on Edmund Halley Way / Millennium Way by the bus station, or at the Intercontinental hotel forecourt, agreed when you book. Parking on site is expensive on event days (valet £75–£85). Details on theo2.co.uk — getting here.
Wembley Stadium: getting there and away
Drop-off: event-day road closures apply on Olympic Way and around the stadium; taxis and private hire drop on the approach roads (Empire Way, Engineers Way, Fulton Road) and at the designated taxi rank by Wembley Park. Public transport: Wembley Park (Jubilee, Metropolitan), Wembley Stadium (Chiltern) and Wembley Central (Bakerloo, Overground); after a full-house concert the queues into Wembley Park station run to an hour. Pickup after the show: we agree a point outside the closure zone — typically on Bridge Road / Forty Lane (north), or the Wembley Retail Park side — a 10–15 minute walk, and the driver waits. Check the event page on wembleystadium.com — plan your visit for the day's closures.
Fixed fares
| Journey | Saloon (fixed) | MPV (fixed) | V Class (fixed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central London hotel → The O2 | from £110 | from £110 | from £135 |
| The O2 → central London after the show | from £75 | from £90 | from £135 |
| Central London hotel → Wembley Stadium | from £75 | from £90 | from £135 |
| Wembley → central London after the show | from £75 | from £90 | from £135 |
| Heathrow → The O2 | from £151 | from £166 | from £211 |
| Heathrow → Wembley | from £85 | from £100 | from £145 |
| Gatwick → The O2 | from £113 | from £128 | from £173 |
| Stansted → Wembley | from £107 | from £122 | from £167 |
Illustrative from-prices, fixed at booking. Post-show pickups include 60 minutes' free waiting at the agreed point.
Groups, tour parties and hospitality guests
Six friends in an MPV from Wembley to Clapham is about £9 a head. Corporate hospitality boxes, artist parties and fan-club groups book several vehicles under one reference with staggered pickups — see booking multiple cars. Concerts on Christmas week and New Year's Eve: see New Year's Eve taxi.
- Quote and book online at any hour — the fare is fixed at the moment you confirm.
- Driver details (name, vehicle, registration, direct mobile) arrive the day before.
- Flight tracking on every airport pickup: if your flight is early or late, the pickup moves with it at no charge, with 60 minutes' free waiting after landing.
- Pay by card when you book. No cash, no meter, no surge.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can a taxi pick me up outside The O2 after a concert?
- Not at the doors — the roads round the arena are gridlocked for about 45 minutes after the show. We agree a pickup point by the North Greenwich bus station or the Intercontinental, two to five minutes' walk, and the driver waits.
- How do I get away from Wembley Stadium after a concert?
- Wembley Park station queues run to an hour after a full house. A pre-booked car at an agreed point outside the road closures (Bridge Road / Forty Lane or the retail park side) is a 10–15 minute walk and a fixed fare.
- What time is the last Tube from North Greenwich?
- Around 00:30 towards central London on weeknights; the Jubilee line runs all night on Fridays and Saturdays. Check TfL for the date.
Essentials for international visitors
Flying in from abroad? The six things that catch people out, in one place. Full detail, with official links, in our UK visitor essentials guide.
Entry
Most visitors from Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia need a UK ETA (£20, apply in the UK ETA app, valid two years) — airlines have enforced it since 25 February 2026. eGates from age 8 for EU, US, Canadian, Australian and most other visa-free passports. More ›
Money
Pounds sterling; cards and phones are accepted almost everywhere, contactless taps up to £100. Choose to pay in pounds when a terminal offers your home currency. Prices include VAT and there is no tourist tax refund. More ›
Phone
Free Wi-Fi at all London airports; UK SIMs and eSIMs from £75 in every arrivals hall; EU roaming depends on your operator. WhatsApp +44 20 8888 9988 works from any country. More ›
Getting around
Tap in and out with any contactless card or phone on the Tube, buses and the Elizabeth line — no ticket needed, fares capped daily. A fixed-fare car wins for families, groups, late arrivals and days out the train does not reach. More ›
Children & luggage
Child seats on request when you book. In a licensed private hire car children may travel without one if none is available (under-3s on the rear seat). Tell us the bag count and the right size of car turns up. More ›
Emergencies
999 or 112 for police, fire or ambulance; NHS 111 for urgent advice; A&E is free at the point of use, but bring travel insurance. Plugs are Type G, 230 V; traffic drives on the left — look right. More ›
Book your fixed-fare car
Price confirmed at booking, driver details the day before, flight tracked where relevant. Pay by card online — nothing to settle in the car.
