A taxi from Ashford International to ExCeL London costs from £137 in a saloon, fixed at booking (MPV £155, V-Class £209, 9-seater £191). It is about 60 miles and 75-100 min by road. Popular with Kent-based exhibitors and visitors, and travellers arriving in Ashford from the Continent.
| Fixed fare, saloon | from £137 per car |
| Journey | about 60 miles · 75-100 min |
| Pickup | Ashford International - met with a name board |
| Drop-off | ExCeL West or East entrance, E16 1XL |
| Bookings | 24/7 · card, Apple/Google Pay |
| Vehicle | Capacity | Fixed fare (one way) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Up to 4 passengers · 2 large cases | £137 | Book → |
| MPV | Up to 6 passengers · 4 large cases | £155 | Book → |
| Mercedes V-Class | Up to 7 passengers · 6 large cases | £209 | Book → |
| 9-seater minibus | Up to 8 passengers · 8 large cases | £191 | Book → |
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Prices are per vehicle, not per person, and include tolls, the Silvertown/Blackwall tunnel or Dartford charges where used, airport drop-off/pick-up fees and luggage. Book the return at the same time and save 10%. 30% deposit online, balance on the day; free cancellation up to 6 hours before pickup.
The driver meets you at the station forecourt pick-up area and sends the exact spot and registration by text. Add your train time or service number when you book.
The routeThe M20 to the M25, the Dartford Crossing and the A13 into the Royal Docks. The crossing charge is inside the fixed fare.
By rail it is Southeastern high-speed to Stratford International, then the DLR to Custom House - roughly 70-80 minutes with a change. A car makes sense with exhibition kit, a group or an early build-up start.
Going the other way after the show? Book ExCeL → Ashford International in the same booking and save 10% on the return.
Big shows fill the Royal Docks roads and the rail platforms at opening and closing time. Book your car as soon as your show dates are fixed - multi-day and group bookings are quoted as one package.
| Event | Dates | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Beauty London | 4-5 Oct 2026 | Beauty | Book → |
| Salon International | 4-5 Oct 2026 | Beauty | Book → |
| European Microwave Week 2026 | 4-9 Oct 2026 | Tech | Book → |
| Brand Licensing Europe 2026 | 6-8 Oct 2026 | Trade | Book → |
| Digital Accountancy Show & Digital Finance Show | 7-8 Oct 2026 | Finance | Book → |
| Dentistry Show London | 9-10 Oct 2026 | Medical | Book → |
See the full ExCeL London exhibitions calendar 2026-2027 → (dates from the venue's official listings; always confirm with your organiser)
From £137 in a saloon, £155 in an MPV, £209 in a V-Class and £191 in a 9-seater. Fixed per vehicle at booking.
75-100 min for about 60 miles, depending on traffic.
We track the arrival and adjust the pickup. You are not charged for a delayed train.
Yes - book the return at the same time to save 10%. The driver waits at the ExCeL entrance nearest your hall.
Yes. Add the hotel as a stop when booking; the price is fixed with the stop included.
Flight and train tracking, a named driver and the registration by text before pickup. Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay; VAT receipts and company invoices on request.