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Heathrow → ExCeL · 25 miles · Royal Docks Conferences, Exhibitions, Trade Shows

ExCeL London taxi - fixed fares from every airport, station and hotel, plus exhibitor transport.

Conferences, trade shows, exhibitions 365 days per year. From £170 (saloon), fixed fare to ExCeL, Royal Docks. 45–75 minutes kerb to door. Multi-day corporate bookings get per-vehicle or per-head rates — book a 3-day show and the week's transport is one package. Exhibitor transport available: we pick up your booth staff daily from hotels and return them post-show.

Heathrow to ExCeL London at a glance
Taxi, fixed farefrom £170 · 45–75 min · door to door
Multi-day corporatePackage rate · same price all 3 days
Exhibitor transportDaily hotel pickups · group rates
Parking at venue~3,700 spaces · per-day rates
Distance from T5~26 miles via M25 + A13 (about 20 via central)
Events per year60+ · from tech to motor shows
Bookings24/7 · corporate accounts welcome
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From £170Fixed per trip
45–75 minKerb to door
Multi-day saved10% with return booking
Exhibitor pickupDaily hotel service
ExCeL London · Royal Docks Convention Centre
1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL

Capacity: 100,000+ visitors across 100,000 sqm

Events: Tech shows, motor shows, conferences, exhibitions year-round

Parking: ~3,700 spaces · per-day rates, fills early

Transport: Elizabeth line (Custom House), DLR, taxi

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Taxi to ExCeL London from airports, stations and hotels

Every page has the fixed fare per vehicle, journey time, the honest rail alternative and where your driver meets you. Fares from our live booking engine.

Airport · LHRHeathrow to ExCeL · from £85Airport · LGWGatwick to ExCeL · from £95Airport · STNStansted to ExCeL · from £95Airport · LTNLuton to ExCeL · from £103Airport · LCYLondon City Airport to ExCeL · from £85ExCeL → LHRExCeL to Heathrow · from £85ExCeL → LGWExCeL to Gatwick · from £95ExCeL → STNExCeL to Stansted · from £95ExCeL → LTNExCeL to Luton · from £103ExCeL → LCYExCeL to London City Airport · from £85StationSt Pancras International to ExCeL · from £75StationEuston to ExCeL · from £75StationPaddington to ExCeL · from £75StationLiverpool Street to ExCeL · from £75StationStratford International to ExCeL · from £83StationEbbsfleet International to ExCeLStationAshford International to ExCeL · from £131Events 2026-27ExCeL exhibitions calendar & exhibitor transportHotelsExCeL hotel & central hotel transfersFrom abroadInternational visitors guide
Fixed Fares · Single Trip or Multi-Day Corporate Packages

Heathrow to ExCeL London pricing

One price per trip, terminal to ExCeL reception, fixed when you book. For multi-day events (3+ days), book the full package upfront and get one rate that covers all legs: Heathrow → hotel, hotel → ExCeL (daily), ExCeL → dinner/social, return to Heathrow. 30% deposit, balance on the day; free cancellation 6 hours before.

London taxi
London taxi · Photo: Oleg Yunakov, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Heathrow to ExCeL London fixed taxi fares by vehicle
VehiclePassengersSingle TripMulti-Day (3+ days) per trip
SaloonUp to 4£170£170 · same rate each day
MPVUp to 6£188£188 · quoted as a week package
V-ClassUp to 7£242£242 · quoted as a week package

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Corporate packages: multi-vehicle or multi-day bookings are quoted as one package — email or WhatsApp the event dates, head count and hotels, and we price the whole week in a single figure.

Multi-Day Shows · Wed–Fri Conference Model

Multi-day corporate bookings: how the pricing works

Most ExCeL events run Wednesday to Friday (or 3+ consecutive days). A typical corporate package covers: Heathrow arrival, hotel transfer, daily ExCeL commute, evening social/dinner run, and return to Heathrow. Quote the whole week at once and the daily rate is locked in across all legs.

Example: 3-Day Tech Show (Wed–Fri)

Monday arrival: Heathrow → hotel. Tue–Fri daily: hotel → ExCeL → hotel. Saturday return: hotel → Heathrow. One vehicle, the whole run quoted up front as a single package — with the same driver where possible, so nobody re-books anything mid-show. City legs (dinners, socials) get added to the same quote on request.

Group Model: 5 Exhibitors Traveling Together

5 people → 2 saloons or 1 MPV. One MPV a day moves the same five people as two saloons — same capacity, one invoice, one pickup time, lower total. Ask for the week as a single package quote.

Flex Booking: Some Legs Only

If your company is local and only needs Heathrow → hotel Tuesday plus hotel → Heathrow Saturday, book just those two legs instead of the full week. Or if your staff only need ExCeL commutes Wed–Fri, that's a three-leg package — the quote covers exactly the legs you name.

Quick quoting: Email or WhatsApp with: event name, dates, number of staff, pickup hotel address, whether daily ExCeL commutes are needed, and whether you want one vehicle or split across multiple. We send a package quote within 2 hours.

Booth Staff · Event Logistics · Fleet Management for Companies

Exhibitor transport: how it works when your company is at the show

Your company is exhibiting at ExCeL. Your booth staff are in hotels across London (or arriving at Heathrow). You need them at the booth by 08:00 Wed, back at the hotel by 18:00 all three days, and returned to Heathrow Saturday morning. We handle the daily logistics: pickups, drops, staff briefing, and returns.

The Setup Process

Week before the show: send the staff list, hotel addresses, and who's arriving via Heathrow versus already in town; we build the pickup schedule. Day before: drivers get the final list and the right hall entrances. Day 1: cars arrive at the hotels early, wait for each person, and deliver to the correct entrance for your hall.

Daily Commute (Wed–Fri)

Morning: staggered hotel pickups timed to your booth-open deadline. Evening: collection from an agreed meeting point when you text the desk. Multiple halls in one day: tell us the shape of the day and we plan the waits and moves around it.

Return Journey (Saturday or Sunday)

All staff pickups at hotels (staggered). One coordinated run to Heathrow. Drivers have all flight info and will reroute if there's a major traffic incident.

Pricing for Exhibitor Fleets

7 staff = 2 saloons or 1 MPV + 1 saloon. Send the staff list, hotels and show dates and we quote the whole run — arrival day, daily commutes and the Saturday return — as one per-vehicle package, invoiced to the company after the show.

Backup plan: if a staff member is delayed or swaps hotels last-minute, text the desk and we re-dispatch and re-sequence the pickups around it.

Comfortable saloon car parked on a city street
Comfortable saloon car parked on a city street
Parking at ExCeL · Royal Docks Logistics

Parking options and shuttle alternatives

ExCeL has roughly 3,700 on-site spaces, charged per day and priced per event — the big shows fill them early. If you're using our cars all week you can skip parking entirely; the train is the other option.

On-Site Parking (ExCeL)

About 3,700 spaces, charged per day. Rates are set per event — check the ExCeL site for your show — and the major exhibitions fill the decks by mid-morning. Easy in and out either side of the peak arrival window.

Train Alternative (Elizabeth line & DLR)

ExCeL has its own stations: Custom House (Elizabeth line) at the west entrance and Prince Regent (DLR) at the east. Fine for a solo visit with a laptop bag; harder with exhibition kit, sample cases or a team on a fixed booth schedule — which is where the fixed-fare car earns its keep.

Pro tip: skip parking entirely — book the car for the week, get dropped at the entrance each morning, and text the desk when you're ready to be collected. No space to hunt, no per-day parking bill, no exit queue.

Straight Answers

Heathrow to ExCeL: corporate and exhibitor questions

How much is a taxi from Heathrow to ExCeL London?

From £170 (saloon, up to 4), £188 (MPV, up to 6) and £242 (V-Class, up to 7). Single trip or multi-day corporate package — same rate. 30% deposit, balance on the day; free cancellation 6 hours before.

How long does Heathrow to ExCeL take?

45–75 minutes depending on terminal and Connaught Bridge traffic. No event-day closures on the Royal Docks approach.

Do you offer multi-day corporate rates?

Yes. Book the full event (Heathrow → hotel → ExCeL daily → hotel → Heathrow) and we quote one package rate for the week. Multi-vehicle bookings are priced the same way — one figure, one invoice. Email or WhatsApp the event dates and party size.

Can you arrange transport for our booth staff?

Yes. Daily hotel → ExCeL pickups, timing coordinated to your booth opening. We provide staff names, photos, pickup schedule and confirm the day before. Post-show return to Heathrow is coordinated as one group run.

Do I need to arrange parking?

Not if you use our fleet. You're dropped at the entrance each morning and collected when you text — no space-hunting, no per-day parking bill. For larger groups we plan the drop rota around your booth times.

Heathrow → ExCeL · Corporate Events · 365 Days

Tech show, motor show, trade show, conference.
One package covers the whole week.

From £170 per trip, quoted as one package for the week, exhibitor staff pickups included. No parking hassle — one number, one invoice, all logistics handled.

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More taxi routes to ExCeL London

More taxi routes to ExCeL London (44 pages)
Pickups by area

Fixed-fare taxis to ExCeL London — from 101 London areas

Every pickup area below has its own page with the fixed fare, journey time, the rail alternative and where the driver waits.

Fixed-fare taxis to ExCeL London — from 101 London areas (101 pages)

Excel London travel help: fares, airports & guides

Fixed fares, per vehicle, confirmed before you book. See the Christmas & New Year airport taxi page for airport fares.

Fixed-price routes from Excel London

Left luggage, check-in & security timing from Excel London

Left luggage near Canary Wharf (nearest researched options to Excel London)

Leave Excel London by… (longest typical journey + airport arrival advice + 20 min festive buffer)

AirportJourney from Excel LondonAirport adviceLeave Excel LondonFast TrackDrop-off charge
Heathrowsee route pageHeathrow advises arriving 2 hours before flights within the UK or Europejourney time + 2h 00m (short-haul) / 3h 00m (long-haul) + 20 minFast Track security from £12.99 per person, 06:00-21:00£7 each time a vehicle enters a terminal drop-off area
Gatwicksee route pageArrive at least 2 hours beforejourney time + 2h 00m (short-haul) / 3h 00m (long-haul) + 20 minFast Track security from £6£10 for 10 minutes, +£1/min up to 20 min, max £30; pay by midnight next day
Stanstedsee route pageDesks open 2h before for most airlines (easyJet/Ryanair domestic)journey time + 2h 00m (short-haul) / 3h 00m (long-haul) + 20 minSecurity FastTrack from £6.49 per person, open 04:00-20:00Express Set Down: 15-minute period; price not shown on the airport page (reported at £10 up to 15 min)
Lutonsee route pageNot stated by Lutonjourney time + 2h 00m (short-haul) / 3h 00m (long-haul) + 20 minFast Track from £4 online in advance, from £8 at airport kiosks; 04:15-20:00Drop Off & Pick Up Zone £9 for 12 minutes, then £1/min, 30-min max
London Citysee route pageNot stated by the airportjourney time + 2h 00m (short-haul) / 3h 00m (long-haul) + 20 minNot offered£8 per visit for the first 5 min, then £1/min; max stay 10 min

Bag drop closes 40–60 min before departure on most airlines — check your airline. Journey times come from our route pages; airport advice, Fast Track and drop-off prices from the airports’ own sites, checked October 2026. Our drivers use the terminal forecourt, so the drop-off charge is included in your fixed fare.

Things to see, eat and stay near Canary Wharf this Christmas (nearest researched area to Excel London)

Christmas & New Year events

Restaurants with festive menus

Places to see

Hotels nearby

Dates, prices and menus are as published by each venue (checked October 2026); entries marked “2025 dates” are last season’s and will be updated when 2026 dates are announced. Check the linked site before booking. We can take you door to door to any of these – Christmas fares.

Local guide to Excel London: hotels & prices, where to eat, sights, day trips, accessibility (tap to open)

Staying in and around Excel London: hotels, food, sights & local life

Our drivers live and work here. Tell them what you need – a SIM card, a cash machine, a late supper, a pharmacy, a pram-friendly route – and they will sort it on the way. Trust the local knowledge; it costs nothing extra.

Hotels near Excel London and what they cost

Typical room rates: budget private room from about £90 (about $119 / €106); 3-star mid-range £120–£250 (about $158–$330 / €142–€295); 4-star £200–£350 (about $264–$462 / €236–€413); 5-star from £350 (about $462 / €413) a night. London-wide the average paid in 2026 is around £194 (about $256 / €229). Rates rise 20–40% at Christmas, Easter, Wimbledon fortnight and big concert weekends – book early. (Conversions at £1 = $1.32 / €1.18, October 2026; room rates from published 2026 market guides, not a quote.) All hotels near Excel London on Google Maps.

Where to eat in Excel London (nearest researched area: Canary Wharf)

Bokan (Canary Wharf (Novotel, 40 Marsh Wall)) – £55 (2 courses) / £65 (3) / £69 tasting; The Gun (Canary Wharf / Coldharbour) – £67 per head; Hovarda Canary Wharf (Canary Wharf) – From £100 per person.

Family-friendly: Wagamama Jubilee Place (kids' menu, high chairs); Giraffe Canary Wharf (kids' menu); Pizza Express Canary Wharf (Piccolo menu) – mains typically £10–£18, kids’ menus £6–£9.

Restaurants near Excel London on Google Maps · Time Out London restaurant guide. Most places take cards and contactless; tipping 10–12.5% is normal and often added as a service charge.

Places to see near Excel London (nearest researched area: Canary Wharf)

  • London Museum Docklands
    Free galleries on 2,000 years of London trade in a sugar warehouse
    free · more
  • Crossrail Place Roof Garden
    Free elevated garden above Canary Wharf station · more
  • London Cable Car
    10-minute aerial ride Royal Docks to Greenwich Peninsula
    about £7 each way, PAYG · more
  • Royal Docks waterfront & Thames Barrier Park
    Dockside walks, public art and Thames Barrier views
    free · more

Local life: Canary Wharf is glass towers, the Elizabeth line and the best-connected riverside in east London: Crossrail Place roof garden, the Museum of London Docklands (free), Thames Clippers to Greenwich and the Tower, and the markets at Greenwich and Spitalfields each a short ride away. Weekends are quiet and family-friendly; Limehouse and Wapping have the old riverside pubs.

Sightseeing links & entry prices: Official London visitor guide (Visit London) (see site) · Royal Parks (free) · British Museum (free) (free) · Tower of London & Historic Royal Palaces (adult £37, child £18.50) · Tate Modern & Tate Britain (free) (free) · London Eye (from £29 online, £39 walk-up) · Westminster Abbey (adult £31) · TfL Visitor Oyster & contactless fares (Zone 1–2 cap about £8.90 a day).

Child-friendly Canary Wharf

  • London Museum Docklands
    free; Mudlarks gallery for under-8s
    free · more
  • Mudchute Park & Farm
    free (donations), farm 09:00-16:00 daily
    free (donations) · more
  • Crossrail Place Roof Garden
    free · more
  • Everyman Canary Wharf
    family screenings
    tickets about £8–£15 · more
  • Jubilee Park
    free lawns & fountains · more

Baby changing & feeding: Baby-changing rooms in Canada Place, Jubilee Place and Cabot Place malls.

Day trips outside London from Excel London (fixed fare, door to door, driver waits)

WhereWhy goOur fare
Windsor Castle1 hour west; royal residence, changing of the guard
Entry: adult £32 (£36 on the day)		from £76
Hampton Court Palace45 min south-west; Henry VIII’s palace, maze and gardens
Entry: adult £29		ask for a fixed day-trip fare
Oxford1h 30 west; colleges, Bodleian, punting
Entry: see site		from £130
Cambridge1h 30 north; colleges and the Backs
Entry: see site		from £139
Stonehenge & Salisbury2 hours west
Entry: adult about £25, approx		from £192
Bath2h 15 west; Roman Baths, Georgian crescents
Entry: see site		from £236
Brighton1h 15 south; pier, Lanes, Royal Pavilion
Entry: see site		from £130
Canterbury Cathedral & Dover Castle1h 30–2 hours south-east
Entry: adult about £25, approx		from £139
Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter45 min north-west (Watford); book months ahead
Entry: adult £58.50, child £47 (2026)		from £75
Legoland Windsor1 hour west; children 2–12
Entry: from about £34 online, approx		from £76
The Cotswolds2 hours west; Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury, Stow
Entry: see site		from £210
Seven Sisters & Beachy Head2 hours south; chalk cliffs walk
Entry: free; parking from about £3, approx		from £157

A day trip in our car means no train changes, no luggage lockers and the driver waits while you visit (waiting time is quoted upfront). Two to four people usually pay less than peak-time rail tickets plus a local taxi at the other end.

Car hire near Excel London

SIXT Canary Wharf; Enterprise Docklands; Enterprise London Bow · more on Google Maps. Typical 2026 rates: economy car from about £35–£60 a day, £180–£300 a week, plus fuel and a £15–£25 Congestion Charge for each day in central London. Remember the Congestion Charge, ULEZ and central-London parking before hiring for a city stay.

Disabled-friendly, step-free, pets & guide dogs in Excel London

Step-free stations: Canary Wharf (Jubilee / Elizabeth line / DLR) – step-free to train (all three). Buses: All TfL buses low-floor with ramp; wheelchair users free. Blue Badge parking: Tower Hamlets: standard national concessions; Canary Wharf estate car parks have Blue Badge bays. Guide & assistance dogs: Assistance dogs welcome. Pets on public transport: Dogs free on TfL (DLR, Jubilee, Elizabeth); carried on escalators. TfL accessibility.

Travelling with us: assistance dogs always travel free in every car, no notice needed (Equality Act 2010). Other dogs and pets are welcome by prior arrangement – tell us when you book so we send a suitable car and a driver who is happy to carry them. Folding wheelchairs, walkers and mobility scooters that fold go in the boot at no extra charge; if you need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle or extra time at pick-up, say so when booking and we will confirm availability before you pay. Rail step-free status changes when lifts are out of service – check the station page or book Passenger Assist (ideally 2 hours ahead); on TfL you can turn up and go.

Eat & shop like a Londoner: fish & chips, roast, afternoon tea, pies, ale, vegan, British brands – with prices (tap to open)

Eat and shop like a Londoner from Excel London: fish & chips, Sunday roast, full English, afternoon tea, pies, pale ale, vegan & the best British brands

Our drivers get asked for these every day, so here is the shortlist we give in the car. Prices are from the venues’ own menus and booking sites (seen October 2026); tap the Google Maps link for photos, today’s menu and star ratings. Want a stop on the way? Say so when you book and the driver will wait.

Fish & chips

Sunday roast

  • Hawksmoor
    Seven Dials WC2, Borough SE1, Air Street W1, Wood Wharf E14, Knightsbridge
    The roast most Londoners name first: dry-aged rump, beef-dripping roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding
    Sunday roast rump £29.50 (menu); book ahead
    website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps
  • Blacklock
    Soho W1, Shoreditch EC2, Covent Garden WC2, Canary Wharf E14
    Chop-house roasts with all the trimmings and bottomless gravy
    roast about £24–£28 (menu)
    website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps

English breakfast

Afternoon tea

  • The Ritz, Palm Court
    150 Piccadilly W1
    The classic: finger sandwiches, scones, pastries and a pianist; jacket and tie for men, book weeks ahead
    £85 a head, £105 with Champagne (2026); 12.5% service added
    website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps
  • Fortnum & Mason, Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon
    181 Piccadilly W1
    Fortnum’s own teas, a trolley of cakes and the famous scones
    from £75 a head (2026)
    website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps
  • Claridge’s / The Savoy
    Mayfair W1 / Strand WC2
    Grand-hotel teas under Art Deco ceilings; the Savoy’s Thames Foyer has a glass dome and a pianist
    Claridge’s £95, Savoy £90 a head (2026)
    website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps
  • Bea’s of Bloomsbury / Brigit’s afternoon-tea bus
    Bloomsbury WC1 / Victoria SW1
    Cheaper and more fun: cupcakes and scones in a bakery, or tea on a vintage Routemaster bus past the sights
    Bea’s about £40; bus tour from about £50–£75
    website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps

Pies

British pale ale

Vegan & vegetarian

  • Mildreds
    Lexington St, Soho W1 (also Camden, King’s Cross, Dalston, Covent Garden)
    London’s best-known vegetarian restaurant since 1988, now fully plant-based
    about £38 a head (TheFork); mains £15–£20
    rated 9.3/10 on TheFork, 2,800+ Tripadvisor reviews
    website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps
  • Gauthier Soho
    Romilly St, Soho W1
    Michelin-trained French fine dining, 100% vegan tasting menus
    tasting menus from about £75
    website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps

Souvenirs & British brands

Tipping: 10–12.5% service is often added in restaurants, never in pubs or chippies. Most places take cards; a few old caffs and Sam Smith’s pubs are cash-only. Vegan and gluten-free options are marked on almost every London menu – just ask. The airport shops sell the same tea tins and biscuits at 2–3 times the supermarket price, so buy souvenirs in town.

Full list with prices: London food & shopping guide.

Getting around Excel London: parking, car hire, public transport & accessibility

Car parks in Canary Wharf – prices & opening hours (nearest researched hub to Excel London: Canary Wharf)

All car parks near Excel London on Google Maps. Parking vs taxi: Park & Ride (formerly Long Stay) at Heathrow is Drive-up £46.80 first 24h then £37.40/24h; pre-book from about £11-15/day; our fixed fare from Excel London to Heathrow is from £85 for the whole car, door to door, with no shuttle bus and no drop-off charge to pay. Driving a friend to Heathrow? The terminal drop-off charge is £7 per visit (from 1 Jan 2026), 10-min max (included in our fare).

Car hire in Canary Wharf (nearest researched hub to Excel London: Canary Wharf)

More car hire near Excel London on Google Maps. Typical 2026 rates: economy car from about £35–£60 a day. Hiring just to reach the airport? Count the fuel, the airport car-park fee and the return of the car before comparing with a one-way fixed fare.

Public transport vs taxi from Excel London to the airports

AirportTrain / tube / busOur taxi
HeathrowElizabeth line direct
45-50 min · 0 changes · £15.50 peak PAYG (2026)
first arrival ~05:45 (approx), last departure ~23:00 (approx) · timetable
TfL Journey Planner (Tue 10:00): 79 min, 0 changes via elizabeth-line Elizabeth line		door to door
from £85 fixed, whole car
24/7, meet & greet, no drop-off charge
GatwickJubilee to London Bridge then Thameslink
50-60 min · 1 change · contactless PAYG
first arrival ~05:45 (approx), last departure ~23:30 (approx) · timetable		door to door
from £95 fixed, whole car
24/7, meet & greet, no drop-off charge
StanstedJubilee to Stratford then Stansted Express; or Elizabeth to Liverpool Street
70-85 min · 1 change · PAYG + from £9.90 advance
first arrival ~05:45 (approx), last departure ~23:00 (approx) · timetable
TfL Journey Planner (Tue 10:00): 165 min, 4 changes via elizabeth-line Elizabeth line, national-rail Greater Anglia, bus 7, bus 723		door to door
from £95 fixed, whole car
24/7, meet & greet, no drop-off charge
LutonElizabeth line to Farringdon then Thameslink + DART
65-75 min · 1 (+DART) changes · PAYG + DART £4.90
first arrival ~05:45 (approx), last departure ~23:30 (approx) · timetable
TfL Journey Planner (Tue 10:00): 95 min, 2 changes via elizabeth-line Elizabeth line, national-rail Thameslink, national-rail Luton Airport DART		door to door
from £103 fixed, whole car
24/7, meet & greet, no drop-off charge
London CityJubilee to Canning Town then DLR (or DLR via Poplar)
15-20 min · 1 change · £2.50 peak / £2.30 off-peak
first arrival ~05:45, last departure ~23:30 (approx) · timetable
TfL Journey Planner (Tue 10:00): 17 min, 0 changes via bus 474, £1.75		door to door
from £85 fixed, whole car
24/7, meet & greet, no drop-off charge

How to choose. Public transport wins on price for one traveller with hand luggage at 10am. A taxi usually wins when there are two or more of you (one fare for the car, not per person), when you have hold bags or a pushchair, for flights before the first train arrives or landings after the last one leaves, and when a change of train or a station without lifts would be a problem. Rail fares above are per adult; add £4–£6 per person for the DART/shuttle where shown, and remember engineering work most weekends.

Accessibility in Excel London: step-free travel, assistance dogs & pets

StationStep-free accessLiftsAssistanceAccessible toiletsSource
Canary Wharf (Jubilee / Elizabeth line / DLR)
TfL: Jubilee, Elizabeth line, DLR		step-free to train (all three)yesTfL turn-up-and-goyes (Jubilee station & malls)station page

Step-free: Canary Wharf (all), Heron Quays, West India Quay, Poplar DLR step-free; Elizabeth line all step-free. Buses: All TfL buses low-floor with ramp; wheelchair users free. Blue Badge parking: Tower Hamlets: standard national concessions; Canary Wharf estate car parks have Blue Badge bays. Guide & assistance dogs: Assistance dogs welcome on local public transport. Pets on public transport: Dogs free on TfL (DLR, Jubilee, Elizabeth); carried on escalators.

Travelling with us: assistance dogs always travel free in every car, no notice needed (Equality Act 2010). Other dogs and pets are welcome by prior arrangement – tell us when you book so we send a suitable car and a driver who is happy to carry them. Folding wheelchairs, walkers and mobility scooters that fold go in the boot at no extra charge; if you need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle or extra time at pick-up, say so when booking and we will confirm availability before you pay. Rail step-free status changes when lifts are out of service – check the station page or book Passenger Assist (ideally 2 hours ahead); on TfL you can turn up and go.

Child-friendly Canary Wharf: places for children & family dining (nearest researched hub to Excel London: Canary Wharf)

Family restaurants: Wagamama Jubilee Place; Giraffe Canary Wharf; Pizza Express Canary Wharf.

Baby changing & feeding: Baby-changing rooms in Canada Place, Jubilee Place and Cabot Place malls.

Child seats: licensed private hire cars are exempt from the child-seat law when a seat is not available, but we would rather fit one – give us the children’s ages when you book and we will bring the right seat where we can (free, subject to availability), or you are welcome to bring your own. Pushchairs and travel cots go in the boot at no charge.

Car park, car hire, rail and accessibility details are as published by the operators and airports (seen October 2026) and from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors) – check before you rely on them; TfL Journey Planner times are for a weekday 10:00 departure. Our fares are the fixed saloon price on the linked route page.

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