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How to get fromExCeL London to Tower Hamletsby train, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from ExCeL London to Tower Hamlets by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Shadwell DLRtrain train Dlr
    18 min
    £2–3
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR to Wellclose Streetbus bus N551
    33 min
    £2
  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from North Greenwich Pier to Tower Pierferry ferry Rb6 / ...
    1h 5m
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from ExCeL London to Tower Hamletstaxi taxi 4.6 mi
    12 min
    £45–60
  5. Train via Canning Town DLR Station

    1. Take the train from Canning Town DLR Station to Tower Gateway Station DLRtrain train Dlr
    23 min
    £4–6
  6. Walk

    1. Take the walk from ExCeL London to Tower Hamletswalk walk 4.4 mi
    1h 25m

ExCeL London to Tower Hamlets by foot and train

Calendar1616Weekly Services
Duration18 minAverage Duration
Ticket£2Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England?

Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Shadwell DLR every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR to Wellclose Street hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 20 min.

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