This is the star of the show. The VIP. The one true king. If you are coming from anywhere on the Jubilee Line, you have basically won the commute lottery. The station is literally underneath the arena. You step off the train, walk through the tunnel, and boom—you’re inside the germ-filled, beer-scented paradise of the O2.
Honestly, the walk from the train to the entrance is quicker than finding your lost friend in a crowded pub. It’s so convenient that you’ll feel a bit smug watching other people stumble in from the bus. Just be warned: at 11 PM, the entire population of the arena tries to take the escalator back down at the same time. It’s like a slow-motion, human traffic jam where everyone smells like stale popcorn and victory.
The “I’m Too Cool for the Tube” Option: Greenwich Station
Okay, so you’re coming from South London or you just want a scenic walk. Greenwich station (served by Southeastern trains) is your friend. It’s about a 20-minute riverside shuffle to the arena. You’ll walk past the Cutty Sark, a few historic pubs, and maybe a guy playing a flute. Very charming. Very Instagrammable.
The downside? That 20-minute walk feels like two hours when it’s raining sideways. And after a concert, your legs are already jelly from dancing. By the time you reach the station, you’ll look like a zombie who just took a wrong turn from a Michael Jackson video. Pro tip: Grab a hot dog from that dodgy-looking stand on the pier. It’s always a gamble, but sometimes you need to live dangerously.
The “Wait, Where Even Am I?” Option: Cutty Sark (DLR)
This is the Docklands Light Railway, which is basically a driverless train that feels like a futuristic toaster. Cutty Sark DLR station is also close to the arena—around the same 20-minute walk as Greenwich station. The walk is lovely during the day, but at night, the river gets dark and the wind picks up.
Greenwich Peninsula Tube Station | Train Stations Near the O2
Here’s the thing about the DLR: it’s unpredictable. You might wait four minutes, or you might wait thirteen. And when you board, you’ll be squished against the window like a sardine in a corporate suit. But it’s worth it because the ride gives you a great view of the O2’s giant, dome-shaped glow. It looks like a giant, disco-lit mushroom that has just been let out of a club.
