Alexandra Palace Transport Guide: How to Get to Ally Pally (Without the Chaos)

Last updated: September 19, 2026

Getting There · Darts & Events Transport

Alexandra Palace Transport Guide: Every Way In & Out

Ally Pally sits on top of a hill in north London, so every route in ends with a walk up through Alexandra Park — unless you catch the one bus that stops outside. This guide ranks every way to get to Alexandra Palace for the darts, the fastest way home after a late session, and the step-free options.

Nearest station
Alexandra Palace · 10–15 min walk
From central
~20 min Tube to Wood Green
Key buses
W3
Arrive by
Doors − 45 min

Every way in, ranked

Tap any line to expand the step-by-step. Green = best pick, amber = mixed, red = avoid.

Buffer is set to doors minus 45 minutes. Every approach ends in an uphill walk through the park, and entry checks at a sold-out darts session take time — 45 minutes covers both without cutting it fine.

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🚶 Leaving late? Walk down to Wood Green, not the station.

Getting home after

Walk down to Wood Green
Most of the crowd heads for Alexandra Palace station. Wood Green is a longer walk, but it is downhill, and you get the Piccadilly line plus far more buses.
Alexandra Palace station
The closest option, but queues form quickly and the platforms fill up. Waiting 15–20 minutes for the first wave to clear often gets you home just as fast.
W3 bus
Handy if you want to avoid the walk, but it gets crowded straight after a session. Evening sessions finish late, so check last trains and night buses before you set off.

Step-free & accessible

The venue says the closest step-free Underground and National Rail station is Finsbury Park. From there, the W3 bus stops right outside the Palace, which avoids the uphill walk entirely.

The accessible drop-off is outside the Palm Court entrance, reached via the west slip road, where staff will help. On concert days, taxi drop-off and pick-up move to the East car park.

Blue Badge holders park free: scan the barcode on the back of your badge at the pay machine. Blue Badge bays are first come, first served, so call Visitor Services on 0208 365 2121 to check arrangements for your event.

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest station to Alexandra Palace?
Alexandra Palace station, on Great Northern services from Moorgate and King’s Cross. It sits at the Wood Green entrance to the park, a 10–15 minute uphill walk from the Palace.
How do I get to Ally Pally from central London?
The simplest route is a Great Northern train from Moorgate or King’s Cross to Alexandra Palace station, then the walk up through the park. On the Tube, take the Piccadilly line to Wood Green (about 20 minutes from Piccadilly Circus) and walk or catch the W3.
Is there parking at Alexandra Palace?
Yes. There are on-site car parks (East Court and Grove, plus the Paddocks on some event days). The first 30 minutes are free, then it is £2.20 an hour. Blue Badge holders park free by scanning their badge at the pay machine.
How long is the walk to Alexandra Palace?
10–15 minutes from Alexandra Palace station and 20–25 minutes from Wood Green. Both routes are uphill. The W3 bus stops right outside if you want to skip the climb.
What is the best way to leave Alexandra Palace after the darts?
Everyone heads for Alexandra Palace station at once, so the queues build fast. Walking down to Wood Green gives you the Piccadilly line and more bus routes, or wait 15–20 minutes and let the first wave clear.

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