Arsenal Match Day
Travel Guide
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3 min
walk from Arsenal station to the turnstiles
2–3 min
frequency on the Piccadilly line to Arsenal
60,704
capacity at Emirates Stadium on match day
4
tube & rail stations within 18 minutes walk
Next home match
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Getting there
Four ways to Emirates Stadium
Piccadilly Line (direct)
Arsenal and Holloway Road are both on the Piccadilly line. No changes from King's Cross, Russell Square or Leicester Square. Arsenal station is a 3-minute walk from the turnstiles.
Trains every 2–3 minVictoria Line
Travel to Finsbury Park or Highbury & Islington. Excellent for post-match journeys south — direct to Victoria, Brixton and beyond.
Change at King's Cross or St PancrasNational Rail
Finsbury Park is served by Thameslink and Great Northern from Farringdon, St Pancras and Moorgate. A 12-minute walk from the stadium.
Check National Rail for timesLondon Overground
Highbury & Islington connects to the Overground network. Good from Dalston, Hackney and east London with a 15-minute walk.
15-min walk from the stadiumTiming & tactics
Beat the match day crowds
Before kick-off
- 90+ min before: Relaxed — Arsenal station quiet, pubs accessible
- 60 min before: Busy but manageable — trains frequent, short queues
- 30 min before: Very busy — police queuing systems at Arsenal station
- 15 min before: Extremely congested — risk of missing kick-off
After full-time
- Option 1: Finsbury Park (12 min walk) — Victoria line direct to Central London
- Option 2: Highbury & Islington (15 min) — quieter, great for south/east
- Option 3: Wait 30–40 min at a pub — queues clear quickly
- ⚠ Avoid: Holloway Road — often closed or exit-only post-match
Local tip: the "Highbury walk"
Walk 20 min to Angel (Northern line) through Canonbury — often faster than queuing at Arsenal station post-match.
Station by station
Which station to use and when
Arsenal
PiccadillyHolloway Road
PiccadillyFinsbury Park
PiccadillyVictoriaHighbury & Islington
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Before & after
Food & drink nearby
Pre-match pubs
- The Tollington — Classic Arsenal pub, 4 min walk
- The Gunners — Lively, memorabilia everywhere
- Bank of Friendship — Large beer garden, family-friendly
Quick food
- Chicken shops, Holloway Rd — Fast, cheap, quintessentially London
- Stadium food kiosks — Pies, burgers, hot dogs inside
- Pret & McDonald's, Highbury Corner — Quick and easy on the move
Sit-down restaurants
- Ottolenghi (Islington) — 15 min walk · book ahead · excellent
- Highbury Barn — 10 min walk · proper local spot
- The Alwyne Castle — Fuller's pub, great garden
Family options
- Wagamama (Angel) — 20 min walk or Northern line
- Nando's (Upper Street) — Post-match classic, kid-friendly
- Highbury Fields café — Nice park café if you arrive early
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Is Holloway Road station open after Arsenal games?
Holloway Road station often has exit-only or limited-access restrictions after Arsenal matches. Police and TfL regularly close it to arrivals post-match. Use Arsenal station, Finsbury Park, or Highbury & Islington as alternatives.
Which tube station is closest to Emirates Stadium?
Arsenal station on the Piccadilly line is the closest — just a 3–5 minute walk. Post-match it gets extremely busy, so many fans walk 12 minutes to Finsbury Park for more service options.
How early should I arrive before an Arsenal match?
Aim to arrive at least 45–60 minutes before kick-off. Arsenal station gets very busy in the 30 minutes before kick-off. From Central London during peak hours, allow an extra 20–30 minutes.
What is the fastest route from Central London to Emirates Stadium?
The Piccadilly line direct to Arsenal station — no changes needed from King's Cross (5 min), Russell Square (6 min), Holborn (9 min) or Leicester Square (12 min). Trains run every 2–4 minutes.
Can I get a National Rail train to Emirates Stadium?
Yes. Finsbury Park (12 min walk) is served by Thameslink and Great Northern from Farringdon, St Pancras and Moorgate. Great from north London and Hertfordshire.
What should I do after the match to avoid crowds?
Walk 12 min to Finsbury Park (Victoria line + National Rail), or 15 min to Highbury & Islington. Alternatively wait 30–45 min nearby for queues to clear before heading to Arsenal station.
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