There are 6 ways to get from ExCeL London to Chelsfield by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Bank DLR StationDlr
- Take the train from London Bridge to Orpington
- Take the bus from Orpington Station to Chelsfield Village / Five BellsR7
1h 42m£9–20Line 51 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to High Street /Orpington War Memorial51
1h 53m£4–64Taxi
- Take the taxi from ExCeL London to Chelsfield14 mi
25 min£65–85Drive 14 mi
- Drive from ExCeL London to Chelsfield14 mi
25 min£4–6Train
- Take the train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Bank DLR StationDlr
- Take the train from London Bridge to ChelsfieldLondon Charing Cross - Sevenoaks / ...
1h 58m£8–23Line 129 bus, bus
- Take the bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Greenwich Town Centre / Nelson Road129
- Take the bus from Greenwich Town Centre / Nelson Road to Orpington StationN199
2h 26m£6–40
ExCeL London to Chelsfield by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Chelsfield is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Chelsfield is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £65 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from ExCeL London station to Chelsfield. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at Chelsfield Village / Five Bells via Greenwich Town Centre / Nelson Road and Orpington Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London station to Chelsfield. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at Chelsfield via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between ExCeL London and Chelsfield is 21 miles. The road distance is 14.1 miles.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Chelsfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 42m and costs £9 - £21.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from ExCeL London to Chelsfield, including transfers.
ExCeL London to Chelsfield bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from West Silvertown DLR Station.
ExCeL London to Chelsfield train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from West Silvertown DLR Station.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Chelsfield is to line 51 bus which takes 1h 53m and costs £3 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £8 - £24 and takes 1h 58m.
What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Chelsfield, England?
Go Ahead London operates a bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to High Street /Orpington War Memorial every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–60 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Chelsfield via West Silvertown DLR Station, Bank DLR Station, and London Bridge in around 1h 58m.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Bank DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 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
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Bridge to Orpington
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–14
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Bridge to Chelsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–20
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Orpington Station to Chelsfield Village / Five Bells
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to High Street /Orpington War Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–60
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–60
Bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Greenwich Town Centre / Nelson Road
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–35
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–35
Bus from Greenwich Town Centre / Nelson Road to Orpington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- £65–85
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 Chelsfield bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Greenwich Town Centre / Nelson Road station.
ExCeL London to Chelsfield train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Bank DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between ExCeL London to Chelsfield is 14 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from ExCeL London to Chelsfield.
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