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It is about 7.1 miles from Ilford to ExCeL London, and we price it as one fixed fare from £40. Off-peak the drive takes around 20 min; in traffic allow 40 min. Drivers come in via A13 then Connaught Bridge and Western Gateway, reaching ExCeL London from the north-east. The price is agreed when you book, so it does not move with the meter, the traffic or the time of night.
A pre-booked taxi from Ilford to ExCeL London costs from £40 for up to 4 passengers and takes about 20 min off-peak, covering roughly 7.1 miles. The price is fixed before you travel and includes tolls, waiting time and luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Fixed fare |
|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases + 2 cabin bags | from £40 |
| Estate | up to 4 passengers, 4 large cases | from £45 |
| MPV (6 seats) | up to 6 passengers, 5 large cases | from £55 |
| Minibus (8 seats) | up to 8 passengers, 8 large cases | from £70 |
Prices are per vehicle, not per person, and are confirmed in writing when you book. Meet & greet, waiting time and luggage are included.
None - this route avoids tolled crossings.
From Ilford (IG1, IG2, IG3) the natural line out is the A12 and the A406, joining A13 then Connaught Bridge and Western Gateway for the last part of the journey. The whole thing runs to about 7.1 miles. Traffic is the variable, not the distance: 20 min off-peak becomes 40 min when the network is busy, which is why we build the timing around your arrival rather than the clock.
The Western or Eastern entrance taxi ranks on Western Gateway. ExCeL is over a kilometre end to end, so it matters whether your hall is at the West or East entrance - tell us the hall number when booking.
Address: One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1XL.
Pickups cover the whole of Ilford and the IG1, IG2, IG3 districts across East London. House, hotel lobby or office reception, whichever suits you on the day.
Ilford pickups take in all of IG1, IG2, IG3. Controlled parking and one-way systems are the driver's problem, not yours - they will text the nearest legal stopping point.
Doors are usually an hour before the event starts. Allowing 40 min for the drive from Ilford plus that hour is the timing that works on a busy night.
Coming back to Ilford costs the same £40. The driver holds at the pickup point rather than circling, so you are away as soon as you reach the car.
A saloon is from £40, an estate from £45, a 6-seat MPV from £55 and an 8-seat minibus from £70. The price is fixed when you book and covers the whole journey.
It is about 20 min off-peak over roughly 7.1 miles. Allow up to 40 min in peak traffic or around a busy event.
The Western or Eastern entrance taxi ranks on Western Gateway. The driver texts you the exact spot and their registration before they arrive.
Yes. Book both legs together and the driver waits for you - useful at ExCeL London, where the queue for a car afterwards is the slow part.
Yes. Card, bank transfer or a company account all work, and you can pay in advance or in the car. You get a VAT receipt either way.
None - this route avoids tolled crossings.
Doors are usually an hour before the event starts. Allowing 40 min for the drive from Ilford plus that hour is the timing that works on a busy night.
Fares are indicative “from” prices per vehicle and are confirmed when you book. Distances and journey times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact pickup address. Page reviewed 7 September 2026.