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TRAVEL AND HOTELS

Anticipate London 2025 will take place at ExCeL London, one of Europe's premier event venues.

Located in the Royal Docks area of East London, it's connected by the Elizabeth Line as well as the DLR for easy links to Central London, and London City Airport for international transport.

Opening Times

25 Nov, 2025         10:00 - 17:00

26 Nov, 2025         10:00 - 17:00

27 Nov, 2025         10:00 - 16:00

Event Location

ExCeL London

Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL

PLAN YOUR JOURNEY

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

  • The Elizabeth Line and DLR are the quickest routes to ExCeL. Alight at Custom House for the west entrance or Prince Regent for the ICC and the east entrance.
  • London is connected by rail to all the major cities in the UK. It's a short hop from any of the London rail stations to ExCeL. (See the map below for the fastest connections.) Find out more.
  • London’s public transport network is divided into nine travel zones. Buy a visitor Oyster card, Travelcard or use a contactless payment card to get the best travel value. Find out more about contactless payment
  • New Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology measures along with a pre-booking system means spaces can be booked before arrival. To pre-book your parking space please visit the online booking platform here.
  • If you’re using satellite navigation please enter the postcode E16 1FR for the entrance to the car park or what3words ///cheer.events.began
  • Access to the car park is only via the A13. There is no access to the venue car park from Western Gateway or Seagull Lane. If you are travelling from central London or from the south, using the Blackwall Tunnel to access the car park and lorryways, please use the A13 and turn off on the A112 junction taking Tollgate Road southbound. 
  • Blue badge holders can park for £25 per day in one of the clearly marked bays in the car park.
  • The Venue car park only permits vehicles up to a maximum of 1.9 metres height. There are limited over height vehicle spaces available, for vehicles up to 2.8m. 
  • Motorcycle parking is free and cannot be pre-booked. Upon entering the car park, please follow one-way system to the upper level to designated motorcycle bays in Zone 2.
  • The taxi drop off location is at the west entrance of the venue. Postcode E16 1XL.
  • Please consider London's fleet of electric taxis for a more sustainable option for your journey. 

Excel London is easily accessible from several major airports, ensuring a smooth journey for our international guests.

  • London City Airport (LCY)
    Just 2 miles (3 km) from Excel London, City Airport is highly convenient. A 10-minute taxi ride or a short trip on the DLR will bring you directly to the venue.
  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    Approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Excel London, Heathrow is well-connected via the Elizabeth Line, with a travel time of around 45 minutes. Taxis and ride-sharing services take about 60 minutes.
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    About 34 miles (55 km) away, Gatwick offers a quick route via the Gatwick Express to central London, connecting to the Elizabeth Line or the Docklands Light Railway (DLR). The total journey is about 70 minutes.
  • London Stansted Airport (STN)
    Located 32 miles (51 km) away, Stansted offers the Stansted Express to London Liverpool Street Station, with a transfer to the Elizabeth Line or the DLR, totaling around 75 minutes.
  • London Luton Airport (LTN)
    Luton, 43 miles (69 km) from Excel, connects via a train to St Pancras International, followed by the Elizabeth Line or the DLR. The journey takes about 90 minutes.

International Travel Tips

  • Check Visas: Ensure you have the necessary travel documents.
  • Pre-Book Transfers: Avoid queues by pre-booking airport transfers.
  • Transport Cards: Purchase an Oyster card or use contactless payment for public transport.