We always recommend planning your journey in advance and checking for any travel disruptions before you leave.
Public Transport
Train & Tube
London Overground
Kensington (Olympia) is on the London Overground network. It's one stop from Shepherd's Bush (Central line) or West Brompton (District line). The venue is next to the station.
District Line
There is only a District line service from Earls Court on weekends. Please check before you travel.
When travelling from Monday to Friday, you should change at West Brompton for a 2 minute Overground train to Kensington (Olympia). Alternatively West Kensington is an 8 minute walk away, and High Street Kensington is a 4 minute bus ride or 12 minute walk away.
Coach
National Express
National Express offer round the clock services into the centre of London.
There's over 1,000 departure points across the UK. You'll arrive at London Victoria Coach station. Then simply hop on the District Line to West Brompton, and Kensington (Olympia) is one stop away on London Overground.
It's easy, affordable and more environmentally friendly than driving alone.
You can buy tickets online, call 08750 80 80 80, or visit your local National Express outlet.
easyBus
easyBus is the cheapest way to/from Olympia London to/from Gatwick Airport and Luton Airport with direct services operating from every 15 minutes, throughout the day and night.
The easyBus picks up and drops off around the corner from West Brompton, and Kensington (Olympia) is one stop away on London Overground. easyBus is open to all airline passengers - whoever you fly with. You can book guaranteed seats online from £2 one way.
Bus
The following buses all stop within a very short walking distance of the venue:
| 9 | runs to and from Aldwych and Hammersmith. |
| 23 | runs to and from Westbourne Park and Hammersmith. |
| 27 | runs to and from Chalk Farm and Turnham Green. |
| 28 | runs to and from Kensal Rise and Wandsworth. |
| 49 | runs to and from White City and Clapham Junction. |
| 391 | runs to and from Fulham and Richmond. |
| N9, N23, N27, N28 also run a night service. |
Other Options
Cycling
Bike racks are situated near the entrances to the Olympia Grand, Olympia National and Olympia West, these racks are available for anyone to use.
The venue is very well supported by Santander cycles. If you wish to hire a Santander cycle, there are three docking stations (highlighted in blue below) within a five minute walk of the venue.
Car
It's quicker and easier to travel to the venue by public transport, but we realise that sometimes you've just got to drive. Our postcode is W14 8UX.
If you need to secure a space for your van, lorry or car please click the book parking link.
We always recommend planning your journey in advance and checking for any travel disruptions before you leave.
Walking
Olympia London is just a short walk from Barons Court, West Kensington, Earls Court, Hammersmith, Shepherds Bush and High Street Kensington. You can reach any of these stations via foot in less than 20 minutes.
See here for some tips and advice on walking in and around London.
Taxi
Air
Gatwick
Simply jump on the 30 minute train from Gatwick to Clapham Junction. Then change onto the Overground, direct to Kensington (Olympia
Heathrow
The Piccadilly line goes straight to Heathrow directly to Baron's Court. Then Olympia London is only a 5 minute bus ride, or 9 minute walk away.
Alternatively, take the Heathrow Express train to Paddington. Then travel to Hammersmith, using the Circle or Hammersmith & City line.
Luton Airport
Take a train from Luton Airport to St Pancras. Change onto the Victoria line for Oxford Circus. Then change onto the Central line for Shepherd's Bush, and take the Overground one stop to Kensington (Olympia).
HOTELS
There are over 30 hotels rated 4 or 5 star within walking distance of Olympia London. Browse the best accommodation options here.