Getting To The Games
- Sub Title: In the summer of 2012, London and the UK will host the world’s largest sporting events: the Olympic and Paralympic Games. These web pages will help you plan and book your journey.
Planning your journey
Use the ‘Getting to your event‘ feature to find out all you need to know about your venue, how to get there, your travel options and how to book. Alternatively you can plan your journey to the venue with the spectator journey planner.
Booking your journey
Spectators with tickets for sporting events can book travel from around the UK now on any of the additional Games services.
These bookable services are:
- 2012 Games rail services.
- 2012 Games park-and-ride for venues.
- 2012 Games coach services to ExCeL, and Greenwich (30 July only), the Olympic Park and Weymouth and Portland.
- 2012 Games Blue Badge parking.
- 2012 Games river services.
- You will receive a one-day Games Travelcard with your event ticket for competitions in or around London.
Top tips for travelling during the Games
- Venues will be very busy and you will need to allow time for airport-style security and ticket checks.
- Plan and book your transport early.
- Allow plenty of time for your journey.
- Do not drive to venues.
- Don’t forget to plan your return journey
- Follow instructions from transport staff on the day of your event.