There are 5 ways to get from Royal Docks to ExCeL London by train, bus, taxi, towncar, or foot
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Train
best- Take the train from London City Airport to West Silvertown DLR StationDlr
8 min£1–2Line 129 bus
- Take the bus from London City Airport to West Silvertown DLR Station129
8 min£1–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Royal Docks to ExCeL London1.3 mi
4 min£17–22Towncar
- Take a town car from London City Airport to ExCeL London1.6 mi
5 minWalk
- Take the foot from Royal Docks to ExCeL London1.2 mi
23 min
Royal Docks to ExCeL London by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Royal Docks to ExCeL London is to train which costs £1 - £2 and takes 8 min.
The fastest way to get from Royal Docks to ExCeL London is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs £17 - £22.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London City Airport and arriving at West Silvertown DLR Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from London City Airport and arriving at West Silvertown DLR Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.
The distance between Royal Docks and ExCeL London is 1 miles.
The best way to get from Royal Docks to ExCeL London without a car is to train which takes 8 min and costs £1 - £2.
The train from London City Airport to West Silvertown DLR Station takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Royal Docks to ExCeL London bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from London City Airport station.
Royal Docks to ExCeL London train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London City Airport station.
The best way to get from Royal Docks to ExCeL London is to train which takes 8 min and costs £1 - £2. Alternatively, you can line 129 bus, which costs £1 - £11 and takes 8 min.
What companies run services between Royal Docks, England and ExCeL London, England?
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from London City Airport to West Silvertown DLR Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from London City Airport to West Silvertown DLR Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–11 and the journey takes 5 min.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from London City Airport to West Silvertown DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £1–2
- Peak
- £1–2
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from London City Airport to West Silvertown DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–11
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–11
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Estimated price
- £17–22
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
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
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
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from London City Airport to ExCeL London
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More Questions & Answers
Royal Docks to ExCeL London bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at West Silvertown DLR Station.
Royal Docks to ExCeL London train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at West Silvertown DLR Station.
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