There are 5 ways to get from ExCeL London to Highbury 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 CanonburyStratford
33 min£9–11Drive 7.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from ExCeL London to Highbury7.8 mi
20 min£2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Canary Wharf station to St Paul's Road /Highbury GroveN277
1h 26m£10Taxi
- Take the taxi from ExCeL London to Highbury7.8 mi
20 min£40–50Line 129 bus, line 21 bus
- Take the bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Lewisham Station129
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Highbury & Islington Station21
1h 56m£3–95
ExCeL London to Highbury by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Highbury is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Highbury is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £40 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from ExCeL London station to Highbury station. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at Highbury & Islington Station via Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London station to Highbury. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at Canonbury via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.
The distance between ExCeL London and Highbury is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.9 miles.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Highbury without a car is to train which takes 33 min and costs £8 - £11.
It takes approximately 33 min to get from ExCeL London to Highbury, including transfers.
ExCeL London to Highbury bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from West Silvertown DLR Station.
ExCeL London to Highbury train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from West Silvertown DLR Station.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Highbury is to train which takes 33 min and costs £8 - £11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £11 and takes 1h 26m.
What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Highbury, Greater London, England?
You can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Canonbury via West Silvertown DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 33 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Canary Wharf station to St Paul's Road /Highbury Grove hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 29 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
- 10 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 Canonbury
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
Bus from Canary Wharf station to St Paul's Road /Highbury Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
Bus from Lewisham Station to Highbury & Islington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–55
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–55
- Ave. Duration
- 20 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 Highbury bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Lewisham Station.
ExCeL London to Highbury train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Stratford DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between ExCeL London to Highbury is 8 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from ExCeL London to Highbury.
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