National Rail
Not an option for this venue.
London Underground
Not an option for this venue.
Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
For arrival:
Custom House – around 10-minute walk
West Silvertown – around 15-minute walk
For departure:
Prince Regent or Pontoon Dock – follow directions from staff
London Overground
Not an option for this venue.
Bus
London has an extensive bus network. For details, check the Transport for London website. We also recommend you check the summary of service changes during the Games [PDF]
River
Not an option for this venue.
Coach
There are 2012 Games coach services running to ExCel from a range of locations. Services are planned to arrive at the venue for the start of sessions, and must be booked in advance. The Games Travelcard does not cover journeys by coach.
Park-and-ride
Park-and-ride sites are available for ExCeL, with regular park-and-ride shuttle services.
Park-and-ride services are not included in the price of your event ticket and must be booked in advance
Park-and-walk
Not an option for this venue.
Walking
ExCeL is located close to the Gallion’s Reach greenway route in the east, Greenwich foot tunnel to the south and the Elevated Greenway to the north. It is an approx. 20-minute walk from Canning Town Tube and DLR station.
Discover more about the area and soak up the atmosphere with a 2012 Games guided walk. Guided walks offer an opportunity to travel to your venue on foot with experienced walk leaders, giving you confidence that you will arrive on time without getting lost! Trained volunteers will meet you at a convenient start point and lead you to or from the venue in groups of up to 30. To find out more and reserve your place on a free guided walk for this venue click here.
Cycling
Free, secure, managed cycle parking will be provided at the venue. Please bring your own cycle lock.
ExCeL is located on recommended cycling routes from Beckton, Plaistow and Canning Town. These routes include some off-highway sections. National Cycle Network route 13 runs to the south of the venue.
Plan your journey by bike using the spectator journey planner. Alternatively, you can view routes in the London cycling guide for this area.
If you’re thinking of cycling, why not join a 2012 Games guided cycle ride. These rides offer an opportunity to travel with an experienced ride leader, on audited routes. The rides are up to an hour long and are suitable for families. You’ll need your own bike but the rides are free. Click here to find out more and reserve your place.
Please note that bike locks will not be provided at the venue so remember to bring one with you.
Accessible travel
Custom House (arrival) and Prince Regent (departure) are the recommended stations with step-free access and staff assistance available. If you are arriving at West Silvertown, an accessible shuttle will run from the station to the venue.
London's buses have low floors and provide audio and visual information. There is one wheelchair space per bus.
Limited, pre-booked accessible parking will be provided close to the venue for disabled spectators who are UK Blue Badge holders or members of an equivalent national scheme.
In addition, park-and-ride is an integrated and inclusive service with accessible parking spaces, suitable for wheelchair users, and shuttles.
Wheelchair spaces can also be booked on 2012 Games coach services
Taxis and private hire vehicles
Taxi and private hire vehicle drop-off areas are located outside the venue.
