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How to get fromKing's Cross Station to Royal Docksby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from King's Cross Station to Royal Docks by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stratford International DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
    34 min
    £5–9

  2. Bus, line 473 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus N205
    2. Take the bus from Stratford Bus Station to Constance Streetbus bus 473
    1h 23m
    £3–29

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from King's Cross Station to Royal Dockstaxi taxi 8.6 mi
    26 min
    £65–80

  4. Drive 8.6 mi

    1. Drive from King's Cross Station to Royal Dockscar car 8.6 mi
    26 min
    £3

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Bank stationsubway subway Northern
    2. Take the train from Bank DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
    36 min
    £4–13

King's Cross Station to Royal Docks by foot and train

Calendar480Weekly Services
Duration34 minAverage Duration
Ticket£5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.8 mi
  • Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between King's Cross Station, England and Royal Docks, England?

Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Stratford International DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from King's Cross Station to Constance Street via King's Cross St. Pancras station, Stratford City Bus Station, and Stratford Bus Station in around 1h 23m.

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