There are 6 ways to get from ExCeL London to British Library by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Bank DLR StationDlr
- Take the subway from Bank station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationNorthern / ...
36 min£4–6Drive 7.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from ExCeL London to British Library7.9 mi
23 min£2–3Train, line 390 bus
- Take the train from Custom House to Bond Street StationElizabeth
- Take the bus from Selfridges to British Library390
59 min£9–10Bus, line 205 bus
- Take the bus from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR to Duke's PlaceN551
- Take the bus from Duke's Place to British Library205 / ...
1h 8m£6Taxi
- Take the taxi from ExCeL London to British Library7.9 mi
23 min£40–50Train
- Take the train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Stratford International DLR StationDlr
- Take the train from Stratford International to London St Pancras IntlMargate - St Pancras International / ...
39 min£9–13
ExCeL London to British Library by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to British Library is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to British Library is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £40 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from ExCeL London to British Library. However, there are services departing from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR and arriving at British Library via Duke's Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London station to British Library station. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at King's Cross St. Pancras station via Bank station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between ExCeL London and British Library is 8 miles. The road distance is 7.9 miles.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to British Library without a car is to train and subway which takes 36 min and costs £4 - £7.
It takes approximately 36 min to get from ExCeL London to British Library, including transfers.
ExCeL London to British Library bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR station.
ExCeL London to British Library train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from West Silvertown DLR Station.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to British Library is to bus and line 205 bus which takes 1h 8m and costs £6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £8 - £13 and takes 39 min.
What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and British Library, England?
You can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to British Library via Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR and Duke's Place in around 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to British Library via West Silvertown DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and London St Pancras Intl in around 39 min.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Bank DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
Train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Stratford International DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £2–3
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Bank station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Custom House to Bond Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Selfridges to British Library
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
Bus from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR to Duke's Place
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Duke's Place to British Library
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- £40–50
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
ExCeL London to British Library bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Duke's Place station.
ExCeL London to British Library train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Bank DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between ExCeL London to British Library is 8 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from ExCeL London to British Library.
There are 20235+ hotels available in British Library.