How to Get There
By Tube and DLR (Docklands Light Railway)
The Jubilee Line is recommended as the quickest route to ExCeL London. At Canning Town change to the DLR (upstairs on platform 3) for the quick two-stop journey to Custom House for ExCeL Station (not King George V).
ExCeL London is located in Zone 3 and London Underground tickets are valid on the DLR. It’s recommended that you purchase a return ticket or an All-Day Travelcard to avoid queuing on your journey home.
Trains from Tower Gateway go direct to Custom House for ExCeL.
When travelling from Bank on the DLR change at Westferry for a Beckton bound train.
When travelling from Lewisham take a Stratford train and change at Poplar for a Beckton bound train. Alternatively take the first Bank train and change at Westferry.
For further London Underground Travel Information call +44 (0)20 7222 1234
By Rail
Eurostar
There is easy access to St Pancras International Station, the terminus for Channel Tunnel high-speed rail services.
For further Eurostar information visit
www.eurostar.com
Travel by Road
When driving to ExCeL London follow signs for Royal Docks, City Airport and ExCeL. There is easy access to the M25, M11, A406 and A13.
If you're travelling by car you can contact the AA for information on planning your journey and 24-hour live traffic reports. Contact the AA Roadwatch on +44 (0) 9003 401 100.
For a map of ExCeL London's location please visit www.streetmap.co.uk and search for ExCeL London by postcode - E16 1XL.
ExCeL London offers car-parking facilities for over 4,000 cars. It is recommended that you pay for your parking before leaving the centre at one of the many pay points located in the Boulevard. These points accept both cash and card. Alternatively you can pay for your parking at the car park but please note that these pay points only accept payment by card.
ExCeL London is not located in the Congestion Charge zone.
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