What is the cheapest way to get from London to Royal Albert Dock?

The cheapest way to get from London to Royal Albert Dock is to train which costs £2 - £3 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Royal Albert Dock?

The fastest way to get from London to Royal Albert Dock is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £40 - £55.

Is there a direct train between London and Royal Albert Dock?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tower Gateway DLR Station station and arriving at Beckton Park DLR Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from London to Royal Albert Dock?

The distance between London and Royal Albert Dock is 6 miles. The road distance is 9 miles.

How do I travel from London to Royal Albert Dock without a car?

The best way to get from London to Royal Albert Dock without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs £2 - £3.

How long does it take to get from London to Royal Albert Dock?

The train from Tower Gateway DLR Station to Beckton Park DLR Station takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Royal Albert Dock train from?

London to Royal Albert Dock train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Tower Gateway DLR Station.

Where does the London to Royal Albert Dock train arrive?

London to Royal Albert Dock train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Beckton Park DLR Station.

Can I drive from London to Royal Albert Dock?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Royal Albert Dock is 9 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from London to Royal Albert Dock.

Where can I stay near Royal Albert Dock?

There are 20593+ hotels available in Royal Albert Dock.

London to Royal Albert Dock - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from London to Royal Albert Dock by train, ferry, taxi, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tower Gateway DLR Station to Beckton Park DLR Stationtrain Dlr
26 min
£2–3
Train via Bank DLR Station
1. Take the train from Bank DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain Dlr
49 min
£2–4
Ferry, taxi
1. Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to Woolwich Arsenal Pierferry Rb1 / ...
2. Take the taxi from Woolwich Arsenal Pier to Royal Albert Docktaxi
1h 24m
£33–41
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London to Royal Albert Docktaxi 8.9 mi
24 min
£40–55
Drive 8.9 mi
1. Drive from London to Royal Albert Dockcar 8.9 mi
24 min
£3–4
Train, line 473 bus
1. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stratford (London)train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from Stratford Bus Station to London City Airportbus 473
1h 6m
£2–30

London to Royal Albert Dock by train and foot

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Distance: 5.9 mi
Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between London, England and Royal Albert Dock, Greater London, England?

Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Tower Gateway DLR Station to Beckton Park DLR Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 23 min.

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