A Big Autumn at North Greenwich
The O2 Arena is back into one of its busiest stretches of the year. This autumn's line-up includes Pussycat Dolls on 2 October, Niall Horan and J. Cole in October, and Korn on 4 November — four very different fanbases, all converging on North Greenwich within the space of a few weeks. Tour schedules can shift, so it's always worth double-checking the exact date against your tickets before you finalise plans, but the pattern is clear: this is peak season for group nights out at The O2.
We keep this guide updated as new shows are announced, because the transport problem is the same whoever's on stage — getting a group of people in and out of North Greenwich without the arena's parking working against you.
Why Driving to The O2 Isn't Worth It
The O2's on-site car park is one of the most expensive in London, and it's a fair walk from the arena doors even once you've parked. Pre-booking is essential and prices climb fast the closer you get to a sold-out show. Add in the crush at North Greenwich station afterwards — thousands of people funnelling onto the Jubilee line the moment a gig ends — and driving yourself starts to look like the hardest part of the night, not the easiest.
A private coach or minibus avoids all of it. Your group is dropped as close to the doors as the venue allows, and your driver is waiting when the show ends — no queuing for a train, no surge-priced cab, no one stuck being the sober one for the drive home.
One coach, one pickup point, and a driver who's still there when the encore finishes — that's the whole point of hiring for a night at The O2.
Vehicle Sizes for Every Kind of Group
Concert groups come in all shapes: a hen party of eight, an office outing of twenty, a supporters' club of fifty. For larger parties, our 41-49 seater and 53-57 seater coaches keep everyone together in comfort, with air conditioning and reclining seats for the journey home.
For smaller groups, our 16-17 seater and 19-20 seater minibuses are usually the more cost-effective choice once you account for what everyone would otherwise spend on parking, tube fares and taxis home. Either way, you get a door-to-door service straight from your pickup point to the arena.
Pickup Points Across London & Essex
We're based in Ilford, giving us an easy run across to Greenwich and North Greenwich for arena nights. We also regularly arrange pickups across London and Essex, so whether your group is meeting in the city centre, the East End, or further out, we can arrange a single collection point that works for everyone.
Book Ahead for October & November Shows
Vehicles for the busiest O2 dates get booked out well in advance, especially for shows that sell out fast. Tell us your group size, pickup location and roughly when the show finishes, and we'll match you with the right vehicle — from a 16-seat minibus up to a full-size coach, always with a professional, DVSA-licensed driver and no hidden extras on the price.
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