There are 6 ways to get from ExCeL London to Tower Bridge by train, bus, taxi, ferry, or foot
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Train via Limehouse DLR Station
best- Take the train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Limehouse DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the train from Limehouse DLR Station to Tower Gateway Station DLRtrain Dlr
31 min£3–6Train
cheapest- Take the train from Royal Victoria DLR Station to Tower Gateway Station DLRtrain Dlr
33 min£1–3Bus
- Take the bus from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR to St Katherine Dockbus N551
39 min£3Taxi
- Take the taxi from ExCeL London to Tower Bridgetaxi 4.9 mi
13 min£28–35Ferry
- Take the ferry from North Greenwich Pier to Tower Pierferry Rb6 / ...
1h 12mWalk
- Take the foot from ExCeL London to Tower Bridgewalk 4.8 mi
1h 32m
ExCeL London to Tower Bridge by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Tower Bridge is to train which costs £1 - £3 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Tower Bridge is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs £28 - £35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR and arriving at St Katherine Dock. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from North Greenwich Pier and arriving at Tower Pier. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Royal Victoria DLR Station station and arriving at Tower Gateway Station DLR station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.
The distance between ExCeL London and Tower Bridge is 5 miles.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Tower Bridge without a car is to train via Limehouse DLR Station which takes 31 min and costs £2 - £6.
It takes approximately 31 min to get from ExCeL London to Tower Bridge, including transfers.
ExCeL London to Tower Bridge bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR station.
ExCeL London to Tower Bridge train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from West Silvertown DLR Station.
What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Tower Bridge, England?
You can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Tower Bridge via West Silvertown DLR Station, Limehouse DLR Station, and Tower Gateway Station DLR in around 31 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR to St Katherine Dock hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 21 min.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Limehouse DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 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
Train from Limehouse DLR Station to Tower Gateway Station DLR
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £1–2
- Peak
- £1–3
Train from Royal Victoria DLR Station to Tower Gateway Station DLR
- Ave. Duration
- 16 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
Bus from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR to St Katherine Dock
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 020 7001 2200
- sales@thamesclippers.com
- Website
- thamesclippers.com
Ferry from North Greenwich Pier to Tower Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- £28–35
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 Tower Bridge is to train via Limehouse DLR Station which takes 31 min and costs £2 - £6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 39 min.
ExCeL London to Tower Bridge bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at St Katherine Dock station.
ExCeL London to Tower Bridge train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Limehouse DLR Station.
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