There are 4 ways to get from ExCeL London to Elephant and Castle by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Bank DLR StationDlr
29 min£4–6Line 188 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Elephant & Castle / London Rd188
1h 33m£1–45Taxi
- Take the taxi from ExCeL London to Elephant and Castle6.6 mi
18 min£35–45Drive 6.6 mi
- Drive from ExCeL London to Elephant and Castle6.6 mi
18 min£2–3
ExCeL London to Elephant and Castle by foot, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Elephant and Castle is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Elephant and Castle is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £35 - £45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from North Greenwich Station station and arriving at Elephant & Castle / London Rd. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London station to Elephant and Castle station. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at Elephant & Castle station via Bank station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between ExCeL London and Elephant and Castle is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.6 miles.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Elephant and Castle without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs £4 - £7.
It takes approximately 29 min to get from ExCeL London to Elephant and Castle, including transfers.
ExCeL London to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from North Greenwich Station.
ExCeL London to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from West Silvertown DLR Station.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Elephant and Castle is to train which takes 29 min and costs £4 - £7. Alternatively, you can line 188 bus, which costs £1 - £45 and takes 1h 33m.
What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England?
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Bank DLR Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from North Greenwich Station to Elephant & Castle / London Rd every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–45 and the journey takes 1h.
- 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
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from North Greenwich Station to Elephant & Castle / London Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- £35–45
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 Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Elephant & Castle / London Rd station.
ExCeL London to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Bank DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between ExCeL London to Elephant and Castle is 7 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from ExCeL London to Elephant and Castle.
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