Wembley's advice on travelling...
The following information has been put together by Wembley Stadium to assist Leyton Orient and Rotherham United fans in planning their journey to and from the Stadium for the Sky Bet League 1 Play-Off Final on Sunday 25th May, 2014.
This information is correct at the time of compilation. Visitors are encouraged to check with the appropriate transport providers closer to the date of the event for any updates.
Wembley Stadium is a public transport destination. Further information about travelling to the Stadium can be found at: www.wembleystadium.com/gettingtowembley
By Coach
National Express offers coach transfers from all over the United Kingdom to the coach park at Wembley Stadium. For more information or to book your place on a coach, please visit www.nationalexpress.com/wembley
Rotherham (Coach Station):
Departs 09:15
Arrives 13:00
Wembley Stadium
Departs 17:30
Arrives 21:00
Car Parking
Parking is available in the official car parks adjacent to Wembley Stadium and can be pre-booked via City and Suburban Parking (CSP). For pricing or to book a space, please visit www.gotocsp.com/bookings
Alternatively call the telephone booking line on 0208 795 1758 and leave your name and number and CSP will return your call. There are dedicated areas for blue badge holders, coaches, minibus and motorcycles.
A number of unauthorised car parking sites operate within the Industrial Estate on the approach to the Wembley complex. For your own protection, we would strongly advise that you do not use these and choose Wembley City Official parking.
The local authority operates a protective parking zone on event days, extending in a 1.5 mile radius around the Stadium. Only residents with permits will be allowed to park within this zone and the local council has stated that illegally parked vehicles will be issued with large parking fines and/or towed away.
Complimentary bicycle parking is available on street level (B2) in the north east corner of the Stadium (near the Green car park).
By Rail
Full details of National Rail train times are available at www.nationalrail.co.uk
Information relating to London Underground, London Overground or London Buses services are available at http://journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk or by phoning 020 7222 1234.
Please remember to plan your journey in advance checking for planned engineering works or service alterations which may impact your journey to and from the stadium. Visitors are advised to always allow sufficient time to complete your rail journey home after the event.
To avoid ticket office queues when leaving the Stadium, we recommend you buy your Tube ticket as part of your National Rail ticket. Alternatively, buy an Oyster card online in advance. Using an Oyster card is the quickest and cheapest way to travel when using the London Underground or selected National Rail services including Chiltern Railways. Wembley Park and Wembley Central Stations are in Zone 4. Visit www.tfl.gov.uk/oyster for more information.
THE STADIUM IS SERVED BY 3 STATIONS AS FOLLOWS:
Wembley Park Station
Metropolitan Line Good service
JUBILEE LINE: No service between Finchley Road and Waterloo until approximately 1100hrs.
The station is served by the Jubilee and Metropolitan Underground Lines. On exiting the Station, follow the pedestrian route along Olympic Way to the front of the Stadium. Allow for a 10 minute walk. After the event, the only way you can get into the Station is via Olympic Way, which has a comprehensive crowd management system implemented to control the flow of people into the station. Please allow for up to 30 minutes of queuing following the event.
Wembley Stadium Station
Use this station for Chiltern Railways services from the Midlands, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and London Marylebone. The Station is located on the south side of the Stadium with access from South Way. Please allow for a 5 minute walk. After the event, a comprehensive crowd management system is implemented to control the flow into the station. Please allow 10 – 15 minutes to queue for services from this station post event.
Further information on Chiltern Railways services is available at www.chilternrailways.co.uk.
Wembley Central Station
This station is served by the London Overground and National Rail Lines. On exiting the station, turn right and walk in an easterly direction along the High Road, past McDonalds and Burger King, to the Wembley Triangle junction and Clock Tower Island. Turn left into Wembley Hill Road, cross the road and follow the pedestrian route across the White Horse Bridge. Allow for a 15 minute walk. Please note that Virgin Trains DO NOT stop at this station.
After the event, a crowd management system is implemented to control the flow into the station. Please allow 15 - 20 minutes to queue to get back to this station.
Bakerloo Line Good service
LONDON OVERGROUND: Saturday 24 May, from 1930, and all day Sunday 25 May, no service between Highbury & Islington and West Croydon / Crystal Palace / Clapham Junction / New Cross. Replacement buses operate.
Other London termini information:
London Kings Cross
Visitors should travel from King’s Cross/St. Pancras Station to Wembley Park Station using the Metropolitan Line. Allow 45 minutes to reach Wembley Stadium from London King’s Cross.
Visitors returning to London Kings Cross are advised to travel from Wembley Park Station on the Metropolitan Line to King’s Cross/St Pancras Station then travel on National Rail routes from there. Allow 45 minutes to travel from Wembley Park Station to London King’s Cross.
HAMMERSMITH & CITY LINE: Saturday 24, Sunday 25 and Bank Holiday Monday 26 May, no service between Moorgate and Barking while we replace track at Barking and Crossrail work is carried out at Whitechapel. Replacement buses operate.
London Liverpool Street
Visitors should travel from Liverpool Street Station to Wembley Park Station using the London Underground Metropolitan Line. Allow 60 minutes to reach Wembley Stadium from London Liverpool Street.
Visitors returning to London Liverpool Street are advised to travel from Wembley Park Station on the London Underground Metropolitan Line to Liverpool Street Station and then travel on National Rail routes from there. Allow 60 minutes to travel from Wembley Park to London Liverpool Street.
London Victoria
Visitors should travel from Victoria Station on the London Underground Victoria Line to Green Park Station and change onto the London Underground Jubilee Line to Wembley Park Station. Allow 45 minutes to reach Wembley Stadium from London Victoria.
Visitors returning to London Victoria should travel from Wembley Park Station to Green Park Station and then change onto the London Underground Victoria Line to Victoria Station and then travel on National Rail routes from there. Allow 45 minutes to reach London Victoria from Wembley Park.
London Waterloo
Visitors should travel from Waterloo Station on the London Underground Jubilee Line to Wembley Park Station. Allow 45 minutes to reach Wembley Stadium from London Waterloo
Visitors returning to London Waterloo should travel from Wembley Park Station on the London Underground Jubilee Line to Waterloo Station and travel on National Rail routes from there. Allow 45 minutes to reach London Waterloo from Wembley Park.
London Paddington
Visitors should travel from Paddington Station on the London Underground Circle Line to Baker St Station and then change onto the London Underground Metropolitan Line to Wembley Park Station. Allow 45 minutes to reach Wembley Stadium from London Paddington.
Visitors returning to London Paddington should travel from Wembley Park Station on the London Underground Metropolitan Line to Baker St Station and then change onto the London Underground Circle Line to Paddington Station and travel on National Rail routes from there. Allow 45 minutes to reach London Paddington from Wembley Central.
London Marylebone
Visitors should travel from this station direct to Wembley Stadium Station by Chiltern Railways. Allow 20 minutes to reach Wembley Stadium from London Marylebone by Chiltern Railways.
Visitors returning to London Marylebone should travel from Wembley Stadium Station to Marylebone Station by Chiltern Railways. Allow 30 minutes to reach London Marylebone from Wembley Stadium if using Chiltern.
London Bridge
Visitors should travel from London Bridge Station on the London Underground Jubilee Line to Wembley Park Station. Allow 45 minutes to reach Wembley Stadium from London Bridge.
Visitors returning to London Bridge should travel from Wembley Park Station on the London Underground Jubilee Line to London Bridge Station. Allow 45 minutes to reach London Bridge from Wembley Park.
Park & Ride
Visitors travelling by car to the Stadium can utilise park and ride options and make the last part of their journey by public transport. Park and ride facilities are available at the following Chiltern Railways Stations north of Wembley Stadium:
• Warwick Parkway - CV35 8RH
• Banbury - OX16 5AB
• Bicester North - OX26 6EF
• High Wycombe - HP13 6NN
The detailed Chiltern Railways train times for the day are available at www.chilternrailways.co.uk