ExCeL is Located in London's Docklands and is accessable by rail, car and and plane with Gatwick and Heathrow terminals a short tube journey away. Below are some general directions on how to reach the ExCeL Centre.
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.
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.
You can download a map of the area from the ExCeL Website
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.
A new £140 million DLR extension now links London City Airport and ExCeL London, via Canning Town. Click here for details
Located just five minutes away, by car or taxi. Offering over 200 flights a day and providing access to over 23 European destinations.
A new £140 million DLR extension now links London City Airport and ExCeL London, via Canning Town. Click here for details
There are frequent shuttle buses from Canary Wharf and Canning Town direct to and from the airport.
Take the Piccadilly Line to Green Park. Change to the Jubilee Line (eastbound) and at Canning Town change onto the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Custom House for ExCeL.
General enquiries: +44 (0)870 0000 123
Take the Gatwick Express to Victoria change onto District/Circle Line (eastbound). At Westminster change onto the Jubilee Line (eastbound) to Canning Town. From here, change for the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Custom House for ExCeL.
General enquiries: +44 (0)870 000 2468
