InterContinental London – The O2 Chauffeur Service

Q: What is the best route from InterContinental The O2 to Heathrow?

The best Heathrow route is via the Blackwall Tunnel (A102) northbound to the A12, then the A406 westbound to the M4, then Heathrow via the M4 spur. This avoids central London and takes 60–70 minutes in off-peak conditions. For early morning flights before 5:30am, the route to T5 can be under 55 minutes.

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Waterview Drive · Greenwich Peninsula · SE10

InterContinental London – The O2 Chauffeur Service

InterContinental London – The O2 at 1 Waterview Drive is a five-star IHG hotel on the Greenwich Peninsula, adjacent to The O2 Arena. The hotel's position on the river-facing north side of the Peninsula offers panoramic views across the Thames to Canary Wharf's skyline — and is connected to the ExCeL London exhibition centre via the Emirates Air Line cable car across the Thames. The hotel serves as the primary five-star accommodation for O2 Arena concerts and events, ExCeL conference delegates, and Canary Wharf corporate visitors wanting a river-facing five-star alternative to the Docklands hotel corridor.

The Greenwich Peninsula's location east of Canary Wharf puts the hotel 15 minutes from the financial district by car and 20 minutes from London City Airport. Heathrow is 23 miles west — over an hour in peak traffic. For guests flying in from New York, Hong Kong, or Dubai into LHR for an O2 event, a pre-booked car is the only practical way to get from T5 to the hotel door efficiently. Imperial Ride handles all airport connections, O2 event transfers, Canary Wharf corporate circuits, and ExCeL shuttle bookings from this address.

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60 Min Free Waiting

We give complementary waiting time, 60 min at airports and 15 min at other locations.

24/7 Customer Service

Our support team is available day and night to answer queries instantly and arrange bookings without delay.

Zero Delays

We reach on time, we drive with a plan to ensure you have no delays in your journey.

Flight Monitoring

Enjoy hassle-free journeys with our real time flight tracking.

Luggage Assistance

Your chauffeur will happily assist with luggage and provide a trolley if requested.

Meet & Greet

Black-suited and well-behaved chauffeur with a tablet displaying your name and our logo.

InterContinental London The O2 Greenwich Peninsula chauffeur arrival

Logistics

Arrival & Pick-Up at InterContinental The O2

Drop-off

Your chauffeur approaches the Greenwich Peninsula via the A2 and Blackwall Tunnel approach or the A102 from the Blackwall Tunnel. The hotel at 1 Waterview Drive, SE10 0TW is on the north-facing side of the Peninsula — your driver follows Peninsula Square and turns onto Waterview Drive to reach the hotel entrance. The approach is well-signposted from the Peninsula Square roundabout adjacent to The O2 Arena.

Pick-up

We position on Waterview Drive ten minutes before your confirmed time. The hotel has a vehicle set-down area at the entrance. During O2 Arena events, the Peninsula road network can be congested before and after shows — your driver monitors event schedules and adjusts the approach timing accordingly. For post-concert collections, allow an extra 20–30 minutes for post-show traffic to clear.

Airport arrivals

From London City Airport (6 miles north-east), your driver crosses via the Woolwich Ferry approach or the A406 — 20–25 minutes. From Heathrow (23 miles west), the A102 Blackwall Tunnel and M25 approach takes 60–75 minutes. From Gatwick (32 miles south-west), allow 70–85 minutes. Your chauffeur meets at arrivals with a name board and takes the most direct tunnel or bridge route to the Peninsula.

Airport Transfers

Airport Connections from InterContinental The O2

Waterview Drive SE10 is well-placed for London City Airport — the fastest connection from the hotel. Times below from SE10 0TW under standard traffic conditions.

Airport	Distance	Est. Time
Heathrow (LHR)	23 miles	60–75 mins
Gatwick (LGW)	32 miles	70–85 mins
London City (LCY)	6 miles	20–25 mins
Stansted (STN)	40 miles	70–85 mins

From InterContinental The O2

Popular Journeys Our Guests Make

The O2 Arena

The O2 Arena entrance is adjacent to the hotel — three minutes by car for guests attending concerts, boxing events, or graduations, or for post-show returns to the hotel after a performance.

~3 mins

Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf is 15 minutes west via the A102 and A1261 — the primary corporate transfer from the hotel for guests attending Docklands meetings or banking events.

~15 mins

ExCeL London

ExCeL London exhibition centre is 15 minutes north via the Woolwich tunnel or cable car — conference delegate transfers for guests attending trade shows and international events at ExCeL.

~15 mins

Greenwich Town

Historic Greenwich is ten minutes south — transfers to the Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum, and the Royal Observatory for guests combining a Peninsula stay with Greenwich sightseeing.

~10 mins

Fleet Selection

Vehicles for InterContinental London – The O2

Three vehicles that cover every journey type from this address — airport transfers, city business, and group travel. All ULEZ-compliant; all available 24/7.

Top pick

Range Rover Autobiography

Airport transfers & arrivals

Our primary recommendation at this address. The Autobiography's air-suspension and heated rear cabin make it particularly well-suited for longer transfers and late-night arrivals.

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Mercedes S-Class

Business meetings & city runs

The benchmark executive saloon for London. Frequently chosen by guests with back-to-back meetings — discreet enough to wait outside a City office, refined enough to pull up at any restaurant.

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Mercedes V-Class

Groups, families & team travel

Seats up to 7. A practical upgrade from two taxis for families travelling with luggage, or small teams arriving together for a meeting. All luggage fits in a single vehicle.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does my chauffeur wait at InterContinental London – The O2?

Your driver positions on Waterview Drive at the hotel entrance at 1 Waterview Drive, SE10 0TW. The hotel has a set-down and collection area directly outside the main entrance. The Peninsula road network can be busy before and after O2 Arena events — if you have an event collection, your driver monitors the show schedule and positions ahead of the crowd dispersal. We text you when in place. For Heathrow arrivals, your driver calls or texts from the terminal so you can time your exit through customs.

What is the best route from InterContinental The O2 to Heathrow?

From the Greenwich Peninsula, the best Heathrow route is via the Blackwall Tunnel (A102) northbound to the A12, then the A406 westbound to the M4, then Heathrow via the M4 spur. This avoids central London entirely and takes 60–70 minutes in off-peak conditions. The alternative via central London (Embankment westbound) adds 15–20 minutes in typical traffic. For early morning flights before 5:30am, the Blackwall Tunnel route to T5 can be under 55 minutes. Your driver selects the route in real time based on tunnel congestion and M4 conditions.

Can you arrange a group transfer for an O2 Arena concert?

Yes. Group transfers to and from O2 Arena events are one of our most common bookings from this hotel. For arrivals, we coordinate a fleet of vehicles if required — Range Rovers for groups of four to five, with multiple vehicles for larger parties. For post-concert departures, be aware that Peninsula Square fills with tens of thousands of people immediately after a show — we position vehicles on Waterview Drive (hotel side) rather than in the main Peninsula Square drop-off area to avoid the post-concert congestion. Post-show pick-ups often work better with a 20–30 minute delay after the final encore to allow the initial crowd to clear.

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