Travel Guide to London

Seamless Global Connections to London

London is one of the best-connected cities in the world, offering effortless travel options by air, rail, and sea. Whether you're arriving from Europe or beyond, getting to the heart of the city is fast and convenient.

Fly Direct to London

London is served by six major international airports, providing global access from every corner of the world.

For flight bookings and schedules, visit:
✈️ London City Airport
✈️ Gatwick Airport
✈️ Heathrow Airport
✈️ Stansted Airport
✈️ Luton Airport
✈️ Southend Airport

High-Speed International Train Services

Travel seamlessly to London by train from France, Belgium, and the Netherlands via world-class rail connections.

🚆 Eurostar – High-speed service linking London with Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam.
🚆 LeShuttle – Convenient cross-channel train service for passengers and vehicles.

Arrive by International Ferry

Sail into the UK via direct ferry routes from Europe, connecting you to major ports with onward travel links to London.

🚢 Direct Ferries – Explore routes and book your ferry journey.

Public transport

The venue is connected by an Elizabeth line station, three DLR stations, a number of bus stops, and a cable car station.

Fastest Routes to ExCeL London

The Elizabeth Line and DLR offer the fastest routes to ExCeL London. For easy access:

Alight at Custom House for the west entrance.
Alight at Prince Regent for the ICC and east entrance

Seamless Rail Connections Across the UK

London is well-connected by rail to all major UK cities, making it easy to reach ExCeL London from any of the city’s train stations.

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Smart Ways to Pay for London Transport

London’s public transport system is divided into nine travel zones. For the best value, use a Visitor Oyster Card, Travelcard, or a contactless payment card when traveling.

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Cable Car

Enhance your journey to ExCeL London by taking the scenic route via the Thames Clipper river service or the Emirates Air Line cable car, transforming your trip into a mini tour of London.

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Cycling and Walking

Secure & Free Cycle Parking at ExCeL London

ExCeL London offers free cycle racks located at the west entrance taxi drop-off point, beneath the DLR walkway. Plan your route using the TfL Go app to incorporate cycling into all or part of your journey.

Connected to Cycle Superhighway CS3

We are conveniently located near Cycle Superhighway CS3, which runs from Barking to Tower Gateway, providing a direct and efficient route for cyclists.

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Bring Your Bike on Public Transport

IFS Cloud Cable Car: Cyclists can take their bike on board at any time, free of charge. [Learn more.]
DLR: Bicycles are allowed off-peak on weekdays (before 07:30, between 09:30–16:00, and after 19:00) and all day on weekends and Bank Holidays. [Find out more.]

Explore London on Foot – A Scenic Walk to ExCeL

London is one of the most walkable cities in the world, offering a perfect blend of convenience and sightseeing. Take the scenic route from Canning Town to ExCeL London, following the pedestrian signage for a smooth and enjoyable journey.

Guaranteed Parking with Pre-Booking

To guarantee your parking space at ExCeL London, pre-booking is required. Click here to pre-book your parking.

If you're using satellite navigation, please enter postcode E16 1FR to reach the car park entrance.

Car Park Access & Directions

Access to the car park is exclusively via the A13. Please refer to the map below for details.