TRAVEL London Underground is the largest metro system in the world. Major investments are helping it to guarantee it is one of the most modern and convenient. A first class bus system and the world famous black cabs ensure efficient transport through London. The city also has excellent rail links to the rest of the United Kingdom from centrally located national rail stations, complemented by extensive networks of motorways and domestic air routes. ExCeL London One Western Gateway Royal Victoria Dock London E16 1XL Tel: +44 (0)20 7069 5000 website: www.excel-london.co.uk Free Oyster Travel Card for Conference Delegates Transport for London and Transys are delighted to offer conference delegates an integrated approach to accessing public transport across London. Transys have provided a free Oyster Travel Card wallet and transport maps and Transport for London has provided the equivalent of £30 of free travel. This leading smart card can be used on the Tube, the bus network, Docklands Light Railway - DLR and trams. Access to these services could not be easier, simply place your card on the reader at the beginning and the end of your journey. There is plenty of credit on your card and it should last you for the time you are at the World Congress; however if you are very adventurous and run out of credit you can easily top it up with your own money. You will receive your free Oyster Travel Card in your delegate bag when you arrive on site at the ITS World Congress. For more information on Transport for London's Oyster Card system, see www.tfl.gov.uk. Numbers are limited and Oyster Cards will be allocated on a first-come-first served basis. ACCESSING EXCEL LONDON Air | Underground & DLR | Road | Rail | River Bus London City Airport is the nearest airport; Heathrow and Gatwick are also accessible. ExCeL London is located on the Docklands Light Railway and is a short walk from both Customs House and Prince Regent Stations.
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Back to top BY UNDERGROUND / DOCKLANDS LIGHT RAILWAY (DLR): Known as DLR, the light railway services the Docklands area. The DLR can be reached on the Jubilee Line from Canning Town, the Central line from Bank or on the Circle Line & District Line from Tower Hill.
ExCeL London is situated in Zone 3. Travel cards are valid on the Underground and on the DLR. Ticket tariffs are as follows:
Peak times of travel are before 9:30am Back to top BY ROAD: Direct Access to dual carriageway connects ExCeL London with the national motorway network, the West End and the City. A new road network links ExCeL London directly to the North Circular (A406), The M11 and the M25. From Junction 27 the journey time is approximately 25 minutes. The Limehouse Link dual carriageway provides a through route to Docklands from the Embankment, Victoria and the West End. To plan your journey to ExCeL London by road or for 24 hour live traffic information contact: AA Roadwatch +44 (0)9003 401 100 (callscost 60p a minute) www.theaa.com (key in ExCeL London as the destination) For more detailed maps of the area visit: www.streetmap.co.uk (key in E16 1XL for a map of ExCeL London) ExCeL London is not within the congestion-charging zone. For more information about congestion charging visit www.cclondon.com
Back to top PARKING: There is plentiful parking on-site at ExCeL London, all within a short walk from the venue's entrances. The east park is a large, open air car park, including accessible parking spaces, and is just a few minutes walk to ExCeL London's east entrance. The multi-storey car park is situated at ExCeL London west, and is also just a few minutes walk to the venue's west entrance. To make your journey simpler, you can pre book your parking with your credit card online at www.excel-london.co.uk. Pre book tickets are for use in the multi-storey car park only. For enquiries please call +44 (0)20 7069 4530 (within office hours). TAXIS: Taxis are located in our designated rank at the west entrance of ExCeL London. You can also pre-book a taxi by contacting About Town Carriages, ExCeL London's on site Chauffeur Service. You can find their office at the west end of the boulevard in the venue, or alternatively, call Tel: +44 (0)20 7069 5050. Back to top BY RAIL: The Silverlink train service operates between Richmond to North Woolwich via Kew, Acton, Willesden, Hampstead, Homerton, Stratford and Custom House for ExCeL London. www.silverlink-trains.com Tel: +44(0)20 7222 1234 BY RIVER BUS: To make a refreshing change, a regular service runs from the West End of London through the City to London Docklands and Greenwich. For further information visit www.transportforlondon.gov.uk Back to top |
