There are 6 ways to get from Hackney Downs to ExCeL London by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hackney Central to Stratford (London)Richmond NLL - Stratford / ...
- Take the train from Stratford DLR Station to West Silvertown DLR StationDlr
27 min£5–7Drive 6.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hackney Downs to ExCeL London6.4 mi
15 min£2–3Line 276 bus via West Ham DLR Station
- Take the bus from Downs Road Shacklewell to West Ham Station276
1h 21m£4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hackney Downs to ExCeL London6.4 mi
15 min£90–110Line 488 bus, line 108 bus
- Take the bus from Ottaway Street to Bow Bus Garage488
- Take the bus from Bow Church Station to North Greenwich Station108
1h 24m£4–22Line 276 bus
- Take the bus from Downs Road Shacklewell to Rathbone Market276
1h 34m£3
Hackney Downs to ExCeL London by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hackney Downs to ExCeL London is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Hackney Downs to ExCeL London is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £90 - £110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Downs Road Shacklewell and arriving at Rathbone Market. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Hackney Downs to ExCeL London station. However, there are services departing from Hackney Central and arriving at West Silvertown DLR Station via Stratford DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Hackney Downs and ExCeL London is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.5 miles.
The best way to get from Hackney Downs to ExCeL London without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs £4 - £7.
It takes approximately 27 min to get from Hackney Downs to ExCeL London, including transfers.
Hackney Downs to ExCeL London bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Ottaway Street station.
Hackney Downs to ExCeL London train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Hackney Central station.
The best way to get from Hackney Downs to ExCeL London is to train which takes 27 min and costs £4 - £7. Alternatively, you can line 276 bus via West Ham DLR Station, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 21m.
What companies run services between Hackney Downs, England and ExCeL London, England?
You can take a train from Hackney Central to ExCeL London via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, and West Silvertown DLR Station in around 27 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Downs Road Shacklewell to West Ham Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 8m.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Hackney Central to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Stratford DLR Station to West Silvertown DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 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
Bus from Downs Road Shacklewell to West Ham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Ottaway Street to Bow Bus Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Downs Road Shacklewell to Rathbone Market
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Bow Church Station to North Greenwich Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–19
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–19
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- £90–110
Haringey Minicabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 020 3051 7546
- Website
- haringeyminicabscars.co.uk
Minicabs North London
- Phone
- +44 208 226 5472
- Website
- minicabsnorthlondon.co.uk
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
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Hackney Downs to ExCeL London bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Bow Bus Garage station.
Hackney Downs to ExCeL London train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hackney Downs to ExCeL London is 6 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Hackney Downs to ExCeL London.
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