Now we’re talking about a station that sounds like it should be a place where you get a haircut and a tax refund. Canning Town station is a major interchange for the Jubilee Line and the DLR. It’s not bad, but it’s a bit like that friend who always shows up to the party with a weird, uninvited guest—in this case, the guest is confusion.
If you’re forced to change trains here, just keep your wits about you. The signage is okay, but the crowd after a show can be a bit of a stampede. Imagine a herd of slightly drunk wildebeest trying to fit through a single door. Don’t be a hero. Let the tide carry you. You’ll end up on the right platform eventually, even if you accidentally follow a guy who looks like your cousin.
Waterloo Underground Station To The O2 Arena – WDXO
The Secret Weapon: Buses (Yes, Really)
I know this is about trains, but hear me out. After the concert, sometimes the Jubilee Line queues are so long that you could age a fine cheese while waiting. The bus stop outside the O2 is chaotic, but it’s a beautiful kind of chaos. Buses like the 108, 129, 132, 188, 286, 422, 472, and 486 will take you to places like Stratford or Lewisham.
On the bus, you get a front-row seat to London’s late-night human zoo. You’ll see couples arguing over who lost the glow stick, someone singing the wrong lyrics at full volume, and a guy in a ripped t-shirt who is very happy about the encore. It’s cheap, it’s real, and it’s often faster than the tube. Plus, you can sit down. That’s a luxury after standing for three hours.
