There are 6 ways to get from ExCeL London to Tower Bridge by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot
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Train via Poplar
best- Take the train from West Silvertown DLR Station to PoplarDlr
- Take the train from Poplar to Tower GatewayDlr
32 min£3–5Train
cheapest- Take the train from Royal Victoria DLR Station to Tower GatewayDlr
33 min£1–3Bus
- Take the bus from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR to St Katherine DockN551
40 min£3Ferry
- Take the ferry from North Greenwich Pier to Tower PierRb6 / ...
1h 5mTaxi
- Take the taxi from ExCeL London to Tower Bridge4.9 mi
13 min£28–35Walk
- Take the foot from ExCeL London to Tower Bridge4.8 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 22 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from North Greenwich Pier and arriving at Tower Pier. Services depart every 20 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. 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 Poplar which takes 32 min and costs £2 - £6.
It takes approximately 32 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, Poplar, and Tower Gateway in around 32 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 22 min.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Poplar
- Ave. Duration
- 8 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
Train from Poplar to Tower Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 9 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
Train from Royal Victoria DLR Station to Tower Gateway
- 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
- 22 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 20 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 Poplar which takes 32 min and costs £2 - £6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 40 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 Poplar station.
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