League Two Play-Off Final Travel Guide: How Notts County And Salford Fans Can Reach Wembley

Notts County and Salford City supporters heading to Wembley Stadium for Monday’s League Two Play-Off Final are being urged to plan carefully, with Bank Holiday rail demand expected to be high on routes into London. The final takes place at Wembley on Monday 25 May 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 3.00pm, as both clubs compete for promotion to League One.

For Notts County supporters, the most obvious rail route is from Nottingham to London St Pancras International with East Midlands Railway, before continuing across London to Wembley. That route is available, but it is expected to be very busy because of the number of Notts County fans travelling to the capital for the final.

East Midlands Railway has warned that services between Nottingham and London are likely to be particularly busy between 9.00am and 11.00am on trains towards London St Pancras. After the match, the busiest period is expected to be between 6.00pm and 9.00pm on services departing London St Pancras. Queuing systems are expected to be in place at both Nottingham and London St Pancras to help passengers board safely, so supporters should allow extra time and avoid arriving at the last moment.

Once Notts County fans arrive at St Pancras, the onward journey to Wembley can be made through London Underground connections from King’s Cross St Pancras towards Wembley Park. Wembley Park is one of the main stations for the stadium and is served by the Metropolitan and Jubilee lines. Supporters should still allow time for crowding on the Underground, particularly with other Bank Holiday traffic moving around London.

For Salford City supporters, the rail journey is likely to involve travelling into Manchester and then using Avanti West Coast from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston, before continuing across London to Wembley. However, the Manchester to London route is running with reduced capacity on Bank Holiday Monday, with services between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly reduced to two trains per hour in each direction.

That does not remove the route altogether, but it does mean Salford supporters should treat the journey as one that needs planning rather than a simple turn-up-and-go trip. Trains are likely to be busy, flexibility may be limited, and supporters should check their exact itinerary before leaving home. Anyone travelling by rail should also make sure the return journey from London Euston still works after the match, especially if the game goes to extra time or penalties.

Once in London, Salford supporters arriving at Euston can connect across the capital towards Wembley. Wembley Stadium is served by three main stations: Wembley Park on the Metropolitan and Jubilee lines, Wembley Stadium station on Chiltern Railways from London Marylebone, and Wembley Central on the Bakerloo line and London Overground. The most suitable route will depend on arrival time, ticketing and crowd conditions on the day.

Coach travel may be a more predictable option for some supporters from both clubs. National Express is advertising official coach services for Salford City v Notts County at Wembley on Monday 25 May. Coaches are listed as arriving at Wembley from approximately 1.00pm and departing from approximately 6.00pm, giving supporters around two hours at the stadium before the 3.00pm kick-off.

Big Green Coach is also advertising return coach travel for both Notts County and Salford City supporters, with services running to Wembley Stadium’s official coach park. As with any coach option, fans should check the exact pick-up point, departure time and return arrangements before booking, particularly because Bank Holiday traffic could affect journey times.

The safest advice for both sets of fans is to treat this as a Bank Holiday Wembley trip rather than a normal Monday journey. Notts County supporters have a direct rail route into St Pancras, but services are expected to be extremely busy and queuing systems are planned. Salford City supporters have access to the Manchester–London route, but Avanti West Coast services are reduced and demand is likely to be high.

Anyone travelling should check live journey planners before setting off, leave plenty of time to reach Wembley before the 3.00pm kick-off, and make sure the journey home still works after the final whistle. For Notts County fans, the main risk is overcrowding on the Nottingham–London route. For Salford fans, the bigger issue is reduced long-distance rail capacity from Manchester. In both cases, planning ahead is essential.

Image: Wembley Stadium