There are 5 ways to get from ExCeL London to Shortlands by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 129 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Lewisham Station129
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Farwig Lane208
1h 12m£4–43Drive 9.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from ExCeL London to Shortlands9.8 mi
21 min£3–4Train
- Take the train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Shadwell DLRDlr
- Take the train from Shadwell to Peckham Rye
- Take the train from Peckham Rye to Shortlands
1h 23m£6–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from ExCeL London to Shortlands9.8 mi
21 min£50–60Line 129 bus, line 261 bus
- Take the bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Lewisham Station129
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Hammelton Road261
1h 19m£5–43
ExCeL London to Shortlands by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Shortlands is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Shortlands is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £50 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from ExCeL London station to Shortlands. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at Farwig Lane via Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London station to Shortlands. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at Shortlands via Shadwell and Peckham Rye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between ExCeL London and Shortlands is 12 miles. The road distance is 9.9 miles.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Shortlands without a car is to line 129 bus and bus which takes 1h 12m and costs £3 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from ExCeL London to Shortlands, including transfers.
ExCeL London to Shortlands bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from West Silvertown DLR Station.
ExCeL London to Shortlands train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from West Silvertown DLR Station.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Shortlands is to line 129 bus and bus which takes 1h 12m and costs £3 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £5 - £14 and takes 1h 23m.
What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Shortlands, England?
You can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Farwig Lane via West Silvertown DLR Station and Lewisham Station in around 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Shortlands via West Silvertown DLR Station, Shadwell DLR, Shadwell, and Peckham Rye in around 1h 23m.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Shadwell DLR
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Shadwell to Peckham Rye
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £1–3
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Peckham Rye to Shortlands
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–8
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £3–5
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £5–8
- 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
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Lewisham Station to Farwig Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
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Bus from Lewisham Station to Farwig Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Lewisham Station to Hammelton Road
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- £50–60
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 Shortlands bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Lewisham Station.
ExCeL London to Shortlands train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Shadwell DLR station.
Yes, the driving distance between ExCeL London to Shortlands is 10 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from ExCeL London to Shortlands.
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