Coldplay’s last show in Wembley Stadium is upon us, which means it’s best to brace for the crowds if you’re near the venue this evening.
Tonight, fans of the iconic British pop-rock band will have their final chance to see the group perform in London after the show was rescheduled from September 8.
With Wembley boasting a capacity of 90,000 people, public transport systems around the stadium will likely be at maximum capacity before and after the show.
While the thought of thousands of people cramming onto the tube may sound like a recipe for disaster, don’t panic. We’ve devised a few clever tricks to help you get home after the show, hassle-free.
Here’s what you need to know.
How to get home from Coldplay at Wembley
Wembley has recently played host to huge Oasis shows and will see the band return for two final dates on September 27 and 28. Some Oasis fans faced waits until after midnight to board trains from Wembley Park after shows.
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.
Leave early
One of the things you can consider is leaving early to avoid the heaving crowds leaving the stadium.
The concert is anticipated to end by 10:30pm, so you could leave early to avoid the rush.
Sadly, leaving early does mean you’ll miss some of the last songs from the band’s set list.
Leave late
You won’t get home any quicker, but you may find it preferable to go somewhere for food or drink after the gig and wait for the crowds to disperse instead of standing in a packed queue on Wembley Way.
Walk to Preston Road to get on the Metropolitan line before Wembley Park
If you don’t want to miss out on any of the show, here are two routes you can take on the tube.
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.
Get a bus
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.
Car/parking
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.
