If you have ever been to an event at Wembley Stadium, you are aware of how difficult the journey home may be.
The stadium has a capacity of 90,000 people, the majority of whom rely on public transport, so it’s not surprising that getting away quickly isn’t easy.
If you are attending the sold-out England vs Wales football match this week, then you may be looking into the best option to get away after full time.
Wembley will be a full house for England’s next match
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Many fans will take the train from Wembley Park station, which is only a 13-minute walk from the stadium — were it not for the masses of people queuing to get into the station.
It may sound like a recipe for chaos realising thousands of people will need to cram onto the tube, but don’t panic because we have devised a few clever tricks for you to utilise.
How to get home from Wembley
Wembley Stadium holds 90,000 people so it’s important to plan the journey home to avoid the travel chaos that unfolds
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Long waits aren’t uncommon due to overcrowding and the large volume of people leaving the venue.
There are several methods to get home from Wembley Stadium, which is situated in north-west London. To ensure you make it home in good time, plan your exit strategy in advance.
One of the things you can consider is leaving early to avoid the heaving crowds leaving the stadium. Sadly, leaving early does mean you’ll miss some of the last songs at a gig or any late drama in a sporting event.
Some people remained in their seats after other Oasis fans headed straight for the Wembley exits
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Walk to Preston Road to get on the Metropolitan line before Wembley Park
Walk to Preston Road and take the Metropolitan line to avoid the large crowds at Wembley Park. The distance is approximately 1.1 miles and should take around 21 minutes. From there, take the Metropolitan line towards Aldgate, passing through the busier Wembley Park on the way.
Alternatively, rather than going south from Wembley Park, take the Jubilee line northbound for one stop to Kingsbury. After a big event, the northbound platform is typically much quieter, although you’ll still be stuck in a queue to get into and through the station itself. If you manage it, once you reach Kingsbury change to the southbound side and board an empty tube carriage, where you will be guaranteed a seat. By doing this, you will be ahead of the crowds that are still waiting for the same tube at Wembley Park.
You can also choose to get a bus. Several bus routes serve the area, including 83, 182, 206, 223, 297, and N83.
The closest bus stop to Wembley Stadium is Olympic Way (E), which is a five-minute walk away.
Wembley Stadium’s event day parking is limited and requires reservations in advance through the Wembley Official Parking website.
Access to the stadium parking lots will not be available to any cars that do not make a reservation in advance. Customers are advised to park via the official car parks only.
Ticket holders with accessibility needs can reserve Blue Badge parking directly through the Wembley Official Parking website also.
