Quick Transit Summary
London Underground
Wood Green Station (Piccadilly Line). 20-min walk or take W3 bus.
National Rail
Alexandra Palace Station (Great Northern). 12-min walk up the hill.
TfL Bus Shuttle
Route W3 runs from Finsbury Park & Wood Green direct to the doors.
1. London Underground (Tube): Wood Green Station
The Piccadilly Line connects directly through central London (King's Cross St. Pancras, Holborn, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus) directly to Wood Green Station in Zone 3:
- Journey Time from King's Cross: Approximately 14 minutes on the train.
- Uphill Walking Route: From Wood Green Station, walk west along Station Road and through Alexandra Park. Be prepared for a moderate uphill climb (approx. 20–25 minutes).
- W3 Bus Connection: Catch the W3 bus right outside Wood Green Station directly to the "Alexandra Palace / Palm Court" bus stop in under 8 minutes.
2. National Rail: Alexandra Palace Station
Great Northern rail services provide direct connections to Alexandra Palace Station at the eastern base of the park:
- Direct Rail Routes: Regular services operate from Moorgate, Old Street, Highbury & Islington, and Finsbury Park.
- Walking Distance: Exit the station and walk through the park pathway towards the Great Hall (approx. 10–12 minutes uphill).
Late Night Departure Strategy (After Evening Sessions)
Evening sessions conclude between 22:45 GMT and 23:15 GMT. With over 5,000 fans exiting the Great Hall simultaneously, planning your departure is essential:
💡 Top Spectator Tip: Avoid W3 Queue Bottlenecks
The queue for the W3 bus directly outside the Palm Court exit can stretch to over 40 minutes at session end. Instead, simply join the crowd walking downhill along Station Road toward Wood Green tube station (15-20 min walk downhill), which is much faster and completely stress-free.
Night Tubes & Late Buses
- Night Tube: The Piccadilly Line operates 24-hour Night Tube services on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Midweek Tube: Sunday through Thursday, the last southbound Piccadilly Line trains leave Wood Green around 00:15 GMT.
- Night Buses: Route N29 and Route N91 run 24 hours back into central London from Wood Green.
Car Parking & Driving Advisory
Do not drive to Alexandra Palace unless you have pre-booked accessible parking.
- Public parking spaces on Alexandra Palace Way are strictly limited and sold out well in advance.
- Local residential streets surrounding the park operate strict CPZ (Controlled Parking Zone) event-day enforcement with heavy fines.
- We strongly recommend using TfL public transport.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the closest tube station to Alexandra Palace darts?
The nearest London Underground station is Wood Green on the Piccadilly Line. From Wood Green, it is a 20-minute uphill walk through the park or an 8-minute journey on the W3 bus directly to the Palm Court entrance.
What train station is closest to Alexandra Palace?
Alexandra Palace National Rail Station (Great Northern services from Moorgate, Old Street, and Finsbury Park) is situated at the foot of Alexandra Park, approximately a 12-minute uphill walk to the Palm Court entrance.
How do you get home from Alexandra Palace after the evening darts session?
Evening sessions finish around 23:00 GMT. Spectators can catch the W3 bus down to Wood Green tube station (Piccadilly Line runs until after midnight, with 24-hour Night Tube on Fridays and Saturdays) or take Great Northern trains from Alexandra Palace station into central London.