There are 4 ways to get from Reading to ExCeL London by train, subway, taxi or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train, Tube • 1 h 22 min
$27 - $47
Cheapest option
Train • 1 h 44 min
$22 - $34
2 alternative options
Taxi • 1 h 8 min
$240 - $300
Drive • 1 h 8 min
$10 - $16
What companies run services between Reading, England and ExCeL London, England?
South Western Railway operates a train from Reading to ExCeL London every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $17 - $27 and the journey takes 1 h 20 min.


- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Paddington Underground Station to Tower Hill Underground Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $5
- Schedules at
- tfl.gov.uk

- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Tower Gateway DLR Station to Custom House (for ExCel) DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $5
- Schedules at
- tfl.gov.uk

- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Reading to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17 - $27
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 8 min
- Estimated price
- $240 - $300
Capital Cars
- Phone
- +44 118 950 9509
- Website
- capitalcarsreading.co.uk
Latchmans
- Phone
- +44 118 958 8888
- Website
- latchmans.com
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Reading to ExCeL London?
The distance between Reading and ExCeL London is 69 km. The road distance is 78 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to ExCeL London?
The cheapest way to get from Reading to ExCeL London is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 1 h 8 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Reading to ExCeL London?
The quickest way to get from Reading to ExCeL London is to taxi which takes 1 h 8 min and costs £170 - £210.
How long does it take to get from Reading to ExCeL London?
It takes approximately 1 h 22 min to get from Reading to ExCeL London, including transfers.