There are 5 ways to get from ExCeL London to Hackney Downs by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Stratford DLR StationDlr
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Hackney CentralStratford
30 min£5–8Drive 6.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from ExCeL London to Hackney Downs6.4 mi
15 min£2–3Line 425 bus
- Take the bus from Stratford Bus Station to Kenninghall Road425
1h 8m£5–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from ExCeL London to Hackney Downs6.4 mi
15 min£90–110Line 241 bus, line 308 bus
- Take the bus from Leslie Road / Custom House Station to Stratford City Bus Station241
- Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Lea Bridge Roundabout308
1h 14m£6
ExCeL London to Hackney Downs by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Hackney Downs is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Hackney Downs is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £90 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from ExCeL London station to Hackney Downs. However, there are services departing from Leslie Road / Custom House Station and arriving at Lea Bridge Roundabout via Stratford City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London station to Hackney Downs. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at Hackney Central via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30 min.
The distance between ExCeL London and Hackney Downs is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.5 miles.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Hackney Downs without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs £4 - £8.
It takes approximately 30 min to get from ExCeL London to Hackney Downs, including transfers.
ExCeL London to Hackney Downs bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Leslie Road / Custom House Station.
ExCeL London to Hackney Downs train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from West Silvertown DLR Station.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Hackney Downs is to train which takes 30 min and costs £4 - £8. Alternatively, you can line 425 bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 8m.
What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Hackney Downs, England?
You can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Hackney Central via West Silvertown DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 30 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Stratford Bus Station to Kenninghall Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 48 min.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Stratford DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £1–3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Stratford (London) to Hackney Central
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
Bus from Stratford Bus Station to Kenninghall Road
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Leslie Road / Custom House Station to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Lea Bridge Roundabout
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- £90–110
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 Hackney Downs bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Stratford City Bus Station.
ExCeL London to Hackney Downs train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Stratford DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between ExCeL London to Hackney Downs is 6 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from ExCeL London to Hackney Downs.
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