There are 6 ways to get from ExCeL London to National Gallery by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Custom House to Tottenham Court RdElizabeth
43 min£7–8Drive 7.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from ExCeL London to National Gallery7.4 mi
21 min£2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR to Trafalgar SquareN551
1h£3Ferry
- Take the ferry from North Greenwich Pier to Embankment PierRb1 / ...
1h 27mTaxi
- Take the taxi from ExCeL London to National Gallery7.4 mi
21 min£35–50Train, bus
- Take the train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Bank DLR StationDlr
- Take the bus from Bank Station / Cornhill to Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross26 / ...
52 min£3–14
ExCeL London to National Gallery by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to National Gallery is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to National Gallery is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £35 - £50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR and arriving at Trafalgar Square. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from North Greenwich Pier and arriving at Embankment Pier. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Custom House and arriving at Tottenham Court Rd. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
The distance between ExCeL London and National Gallery is 9 miles. The road distance is 7.5 miles.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to National Gallery without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs £7 - £8.
The train from Custom House to Tottenham Court Road Station takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
ExCeL London to National Gallery bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR station.
ExCeL London to National Gallery train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Custom House station.
What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and National Gallery, England?
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Custom House to Tottenham Court Rd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £7–8 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR to Trafalgar Square every 2 hours. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 44 min.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Custom House to Tottenham Court Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Bank DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
Bus from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR to Trafalgar Square
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Bank Station / Cornhill to Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Bank Station / Cornhill to Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–11
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–11
- Phone
- 020 7001 2200
- sales@thamesclippers.com
- Website
- thamesclippers.com
Ferry from North Greenwich Pier to Embankment Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- £35–50
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
The best way to get from ExCeL London to National Gallery is to train which takes 43 min and costs £7 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 1h.
ExCeL London to National Gallery bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Trafalgar Square station.
ExCeL London to National Gallery train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Tottenham Court Rd station.
Yes, the driving distance between ExCeL London to National Gallery is 7 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from ExCeL London to National Gallery.
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