There are 5 ways to get from ExCeL London to Tower Gateway DLR Station by train, bus, taxi, or foot
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Train via Shadwell DLR
best- Take the train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Shadwell DLRDlr
24 min£3–5Train
cheapest- Take the train from Royal Victoria DLR Station to Tower GatewayDlr
26 min£1–3Bus
- Take the bus from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR to Tower GatewayN551
35 min£3Taxi
- Take the taxi from ExCeL London to Tower Gateway DLR Station4.8 mi
12 min£27–35Walk
- Take the foot from ExCeL London to Tower Gateway DLR Station4.7 mi
1h 30m
ExCeL London to Tower Gateway DLR Station by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Tower Gateway DLR Station is to train which costs £1 - £3 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Tower Gateway DLR Station is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £27 - £35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR and arriving at Tower Gateway. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 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 Gateway DLR Station is 5 miles.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Tower Gateway DLR Station without a car is to train via Shadwell DLR which takes 24 min and costs £2 - £5.
It takes approximately 24 min to get from ExCeL London to Tower Gateway DLR Station, including transfers.
ExCeL London to Tower Gateway DLR Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR station.
ExCeL London to Tower Gateway DLR Station train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from West Silvertown DLR Station.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Tower Gateway DLR Station is to train via Shadwell DLR which takes 24 min and costs £2 - £5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 35 min.
What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Tower Gateway DLR Station, England?
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Shadwell DLR every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR to Tower Gateway hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 22 min.
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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
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 Tower Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Estimated price
- £27–35
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
ExCeL London to Tower Gateway DLR Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Tower Gateway station.
ExCeL London to Tower Gateway DLR Station train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Shadwell DLR station.
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