Get Ahead of the Games

If you are going to a London 2012 Games event, travel information and advice for each venue is provided on the London 2012 website.

The spectator journey planner will give you travel options and a recommended route to get from any address in Great Britain to your chosen venue.

Each spectator with a Games event ticket will receive a Games Travelcard for use on public transport within zones 1 to 9 in and around London valid for the day of their event.

For more information on getting to the Games, visit the London 2012 website.

Book your travel now

If you live outside London, or are attending an event at other venue locations, booking your travel now means you can secure the best prices and options before they run out. There is limited availability, so book now to make sure that you can get to your event, find out more.

2012 Games train tickets - Special fares and conditions are currently available for rail travel between 18 July and 14 September 2012. Train tickets are likely to get snapped up fast once they go on general sale, so make sure you buy now before they are available to the general public in April.

2012 Games coach services - Dedicated direct coach services will be provided to a variety of 2012 Games venues from a range of locations outside the M25.

2012 Games park-and-ride - Secure park-and-ride sites will be provided at convenient locations near to a variety of London 2012 venues. There is no spectator parking near any of the venues, so if you wish to drive, book park-and-ride now.

A number of London 2012 sporting venues are accessible by river. These include Greenwich Park, North Greenwich Arena, The Royal Artillery Barracks, Horse Guards Parade and Eton Dorney.

2012 Games river bus express

2012 Games river tour service

Safety and security

If you are going to London 2012 event, you are advised to bring as little as possible with you, as there will be security checks when you arrive at the venue. There are strict rules on what can be brought into venues, and the more you bring, the longer it will take to get through security. You'll get through security much quicker if you don't bring any bags or luggage at all and there will be nowhere to store luggage or belongings. 

Make sure you understand all the safety and security information at London 2012 venues before you travel.

BP Target Neutral

Carbon emissions from travel by London 2012 ticket holders is expected to be one of the biggest sources of Games-related carbon emissions. Once you've planned your travel, offset your footprint for free with the BP Target Neutral scheme.