Train ExCeL London to British Library from £6 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between ExCeL London and British Library takes 21 min and the fastest train takes 20 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from ExCeL London to British Library. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

21 min
Duration: 8 mi
Distance: £6
Average price: Every 10 minutes
Frequency

Train, subway via Farringdon station

best

Take the train from Custom House to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
Take the subway from Farringdon station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Metropolitan / ...

35 min

£5–11

ExCeL London to British Library train times

Trains run every 10 minutes between ExCeL London and British Library. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from ExCeL London is at 10:39 AM which arrives into British Library at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Custom House and take an average of 21 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:42 AM → 6:05 AM
23 min • 1 change
5:51 AM → 6:14 AM
23 min • 1 change
6:01 AM → 6:23 AM
22 min • 1 change
6:09 AM → 6:32 AM
23 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from ExCeL London to British Library? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from ExCeL London to British Library.

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Distance: 8 mi
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and British Library, England?

There is no direct connection from ExCeL London to British Library. However, you can walk to Custom House, take the train to Farringdon Without, walk to Farringdon station, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, then walk to British Library. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to British Library via West Silvertown DLR Station, Bank DLR Station, Bank station, and Euston station in around 37 min.

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