There are 5 ways to get from Shortlands to ExCeL London by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shortlands to Peckham Ryetrain
- Take the train from Peckham Rye to Shadwelltrain
- Take the train from Shadwell DLR Station to West Silvertown DLR Stationtrain Dlr
1h 5m£5–14Bus, line 129 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Farwig Lane to Lewisham Centrebus 208
- Take the bus from Lewisham Centre to West Silvertown DLR Stationbus 129
1h 17m£3–43Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shortlands to ExCeL Londontaxi 9.9 mi
22 min£50–60Drive 9.9 mi
- Drive from Shortlands to ExCeL Londoncar 9.9 mi
22 min£3–4Line 261 bus, line 129 bus
- Take the bus from Hammelton Road to Lewisham Stationbus 261
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to West Silvertown DLR Stationbus 129
1h 23m£4–43
Shortlands to ExCeL London by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shortlands to ExCeL London is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Shortlands to ExCeL London is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £50 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Shortlands to ExCeL London station. However, there are services departing from Farwig Lane and arriving at West Silvertown DLR Station via Lewisham Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Shortlands to ExCeL London station. However, there are services departing from Shortlands and arriving at West Silvertown DLR Station via Peckham Rye and Shadwell DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Shortlands and ExCeL London is 13 miles. The road distance is 10 miles.
The best way to get from Shortlands to ExCeL London without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £4 - £14.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Shortlands to ExCeL London, including transfers.
Shortlands to ExCeL London bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Farwig Lane station.
Shortlands to ExCeL London train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Shortlands station.
The best way to get from Shortlands to ExCeL London is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £4 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus and line 129 bus, which costs £3 - £45 and takes 1h 17m.
What companies run services between Shortlands, England and ExCeL London, England?
You can take a train from Shortlands to ExCeL London via Peckham Rye, Shadwell, Shadwell DLR Station, and West Silvertown DLR Station in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Farwig Lane to ExCeL London via Lewisham Centre and West Silvertown DLR Station in around 1h 17m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Shortlands to Peckham Rye
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–8
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £2–5
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £5–8
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Peckham Rye to Shadwell
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £1–3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Shadwell DLR Station to West Silvertown DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Farwig Lane to Lewisham Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
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Bus from Farwig Lane to Lewisham Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Hammelton Road to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- 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 Lewisham Centre to West Silvertown DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–40
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–40
Bus from Lewisham Station to West Silvertown DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–40
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–40
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- £50–60
Cannon Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8777 8888
- Website
- cannoncars.co.uk
Bromley South Cars Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8464 4441
Anerley Minicab Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0222
- Website
- anerleyminicab.co.uk
Beckenham Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0223
- Website
- beckenhamcar.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Shortlands to ExCeL London bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Lewisham Centre station.
Shortlands to ExCeL London train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Peckham Rye station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shortlands to ExCeL London is 10 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Shortlands to ExCeL London.
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