There are 5 ways to get from ExCeL London to Eltham by train, bus, taxi, or foot
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Train, line 161 bus
best- Take the train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR StationDlr
- Take the bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Eltham Church / Court Yard161
37 min£5Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Millennium Village / Oval Square to Eltham Church / Well Hall Road132
1h 3m£1–27Train
- Take the train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR StationDlr
- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to ElthamLondon Cannon Street - London Cannon Street
59 min£6–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from ExCeL London to Eltham5.8 mi
11 min£30–40Walk
- Take the foot from ExCeL London to Eltham5.7 mi
1h 49m
ExCeL London to Eltham by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Eltham is to bus which costs £1 - £27 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Eltham is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £30 - £40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Millennium Village / Oval Square and arriving at Eltham Church / Well Hall Road. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London station to Eltham. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at Eltham via Woolwich Arsenal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
The distance between ExCeL London and Eltham is 6 miles.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Eltham without a car is to train and line 161 bus which takes 37 min and costs £4 - £6.
It takes approximately 37 min to get from ExCeL London to Eltham, including transfers.
ExCeL London to Eltham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Millennium Village / Oval Square station.
ExCeL London to Eltham train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from West Silvertown DLR Station.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Eltham is to train which takes 59 min and costs £5 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £27 and takes 1h 3m.
What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Eltham, England?
You can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Eltham via West Silvertown DLR Station and Woolwich Arsenal in around 59 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Millennium Village / Oval Square to Eltham Church / Well Hall Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–27 and the journey takes 22 min. Stagecoach London also services this route every 10 minutes.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Woolwich Arsenal to Eltham
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Eltham Church / Court Yard
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Millennium Village / Oval Square to Eltham Church / Well Hall Road
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Millennium Village / Oval Square to Eltham Church / Well Hall Road
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–27
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–27
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- £30–40
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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ExCeL London to Eltham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Eltham Church / Well Hall Road station.
ExCeL London to Eltham train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.
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