There are 4 ways to get from Lewisham Centre to ExCeL London by train, bus, taxi, or foot
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Train
best- Take the train from Lewisham DLR Station to West India Quay DLR StationDlr
- Take the train from Poplar DLR Station to West Silvertown DLR StationDlr
42 min£3–6Line 129 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lewisham Centre to West Silvertown DLR Station129
48 min£1–45Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lewisham Centre to ExCeL London5.3 mi
13 min£30–40Walk
- Take the foot from Lewisham Centre to ExCeL London5.1 mi
1h 36m
Lewisham Centre to ExCeL London by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lewisham Centre to ExCeL London is to train which costs £2 - £6 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Lewisham Centre to ExCeL London is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs £30 - £40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lewisham Centre and arriving at West Silvertown DLR Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
No, there is no direct train from Lewisham Centre station to ExCeL London station. However, there are services departing from Lewisham DLR Station and arriving at West Silvertown DLR Station via Poplar DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Lewisham Centre and ExCeL London is 6 miles.
The best way to get from Lewisham Centre to ExCeL London without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs £2 - £6.
It takes approximately 42 min to get from Lewisham Centre to ExCeL London, including transfers.
Lewisham Centre to ExCeL London bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Lewisham Centre station.
Lewisham Centre to ExCeL London train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Lewisham DLR Station.
The best way to get from Lewisham Centre to ExCeL London is to train which takes 42 min and costs £2 - £6. Alternatively, you can line 129 bus, which costs £1 - £45 and takes 48 min.
What companies run services between Lewisham Centre, England and ExCeL London, England?
You can take a vehicle from Lewisham Centre to ExCeL London via Lewisham DLR Station, West India Quay DLR Station, Poplar DLR Station, and West Silvertown DLR Station in around 42 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Lewisham Centre to West Silvertown DLR Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–45 and the journey takes 44 min.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Lewisham DLR Station to West India Quay DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £2–3
Train from Poplar DLR Station to West Silvertown DLR Station
- 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
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Lewisham Centre to West Silvertown DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- £30–40
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
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Lewisham Centre to ExCeL London bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at West Silvertown DLR Station.
Lewisham Centre to ExCeL London train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at West India Quay DLR Station.
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