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The run from Romford to ExCeL London covers about 11.3 miles and is quoted as a fixed price from £45. Off-peak the drive takes around 30 min; in traffic allow 45 min. Drivers come in via A13 then Connaught Bridge and Western Gateway, reaching ExCeL London from the north-east. What we quote is what you pay, whatever the traffic does on the day.
A pre-booked taxi from Romford to ExCeL London costs from £45 for up to 4 passengers and takes about 30 min off-peak, covering roughly 11.3 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 £45 |
| Estate | up to 4 passengers, 4 large cases | from £55 |
| MPV (6 seats) | up to 6 passengers, 5 large cases | from £65 |
| Minibus (8 seats) | up to 8 passengers, 8 large cases | from £85 |
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 Romford (RM1, RM2, RM3, RM7) the natural line out is the A12 and the A127, joining A13 then Connaught Bridge and Western Gateway for the last part of the journey. That is about 11.3 miles door to door. Traffic is the variable, not the distance: 30 min off-peak becomes 45 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.
Any address in Romford works, along with the wider RM1, RM2, RM3, RM7 area of East London. House, hotel lobby or office reception, whichever suits you on the day.
Pickups run across Romford and the RM1, RM2, RM3, RM7 streets around it, at whatever hour you need; there is no minimum and no surge.
Doors are usually an hour before the event starts. Allowing 45 min for the drive from Romford plus that hour is the timing that works on a busy night.
Book both legs together and the driver is in position before the event ends. Getting out of ExCeL London is the part that costs people an hour; this is how you skip it. The return to Romford is the same £45.
A saloon is from £45, an estate from £55, a 6-seat MPV from £65 and an 8-seat minibus from £85. The price is fixed when you book and covers the whole journey.
It is about 30 min off-peak over roughly 11.3 miles. Allow up to 45 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. 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.
Doors are usually an hour before the event starts. Allowing 45 min for the drive from Romford plus that hour is the timing that works on a busy night.
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.
None - this route avoids tolled crossings.
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.