Travel by Train
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Click below to plan your journey using Transport for London’s journey planner:
Venue Address:
ExCeL London: Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Docks, London, United Kingdom, E16 1XL
London Underground and DLR
DLR (Docklands Light Railway)
The Docklands Light Railway (known as the DLR) is part of the London Underground network. The nearest station to the ExCeL, London is Custom House. Trains pull up at a covered walkway leaving visitors with less than a two-minute walk to the entrance.
Check your event listing for the entrance for your event. Alight at Custom House for the west entrance.
London Underground
The Jubilee Line, Elizabeth Line, and the DLR are the quickest routes to ExCeL London.
Alight at Canning Town on the Jubilee Line and change onto a Beckton-bound DLR train for the quick two-stop journey to ExCeL: Custom House for ExCeL (for the west entrance).
London Overground
The London Overground, part of the London Underground network, serves a large part of Greater London and parts of Hertfordshire with 112 stations on several routes. The Overground is highlighted in Orange on the Tube map.
The DLR and Jubilee Line can be connected from multiple Overground lines such as Stratford, Canada Water, and Shadwell. It’s also possible to join the Overground and travel to ExCeL London from Euston station.
National Rail
Eurostar
Eurostar operates regular train services from Brussels and Paris to St Pancras International. For bookings or more information please visit the Eurostar website.
Other options
Rail tickets can be booked via the following links — tickets are usually released 12 weeks from the date of travel and booking early can save you money! Tickets can be booked via National Rail or Trainline.
Contactless payment
London’s public transport network is divided into nine travel zones. Buy a Visitor Oyster card, Travelcard or use a contactless payment card to get the best travel value.
Tube maps and apps
One very helpful tool available for download is the London Map app available for iPhone and android devices.
ExCeL interactive map
ExCeL London has also created a map tool for visitors, showing you the best travel routes from major rail stations into London to the ExCeL London venue.