There are 5 ways to get from Tower Gateway DLR Station to ExCeL London by train, bus, taxi, or foot
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Train via Shadwell DLR Station
best- Take the train from Shadwell DLR Station to West Silvertown DLR StationDlr
23 min£2–5Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tower Gateway DLR Station to Royal Victoria DLR StationDlr
26 min£1–3Bus
- Take the bus from Tower Hill / Tower Gateway Station to Bridgeland RoadN551
41 min£3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tower Gateway DLR Station to ExCeL London4.9 mi
13 min£28–35Walk
- Take the foot from Tower Gateway DLR Station to ExCeL London4.7 mi
1h 30m
Tower Gateway DLR Station to ExCeL London by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tower Gateway DLR Station to ExCeL London is to train which costs £1 - £3 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Tower Gateway DLR Station to ExCeL London is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs £28 - £35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tower Hill / Tower Gateway Station station and arriving at Bridgeland Road. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tower Gateway DLR Station station and arriving at Royal Victoria DLR Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
The distance between Tower Gateway DLR Station and ExCeL London is 5 miles.
The best way to get from Tower Gateway DLR Station to ExCeL London without a car is to train via Shadwell DLR Station which takes 23 min and costs £2 - £5.
It takes approximately 23 min to get from Tower Gateway DLR Station to ExCeL London, including transfers.
Tower Gateway DLR Station to ExCeL London bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Tower Hill / Tower Gateway Station.
Tower Gateway DLR Station to ExCeL London train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Shadwell DLR Station.
The best way to get from Tower Gateway DLR Station to ExCeL London is to train via Shadwell DLR Station which takes 23 min and costs £2 - £5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 41 min.
What companies run services between Tower Gateway DLR Station, England and ExCeL London, England?
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Shadwell DLR Station to West Silvertown DLR Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Tower Hill / Tower Gateway Station to Bridgeland Road hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 27 min.
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- 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
Train from Tower Gateway DLR Station to Royal Victoria DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 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
Bus from Tower Hill / Tower Gateway Station to Bridgeland Road
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- £28–35
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More Questions & Answers
Tower Gateway DLR Station to ExCeL London bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Bridgeland Road station.
Tower Gateway DLR Station to ExCeL London train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at West Silvertown DLR Station.
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