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The run from Upminster to ExCeL London covers about 14.1 miles and is quoted as a fixed price from £45. Off-peak the drive takes around 35 min; in traffic allow 50 min. Drivers come in via A13 then Connaught Bridge and Western Gateway, reaching ExCeL London from the east. You know the total before the car is assigned - no meter, no surge, no surprises at the end.
A pre-booked taxi from Upminster to ExCeL London costs from £45 for up to 4 passengers and takes about 35 min off-peak, covering roughly 14.1 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 £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 £90 |
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 Upminster (RM14) the natural line out is the A127 and the M25 J29, joining A13 then Connaught Bridge and Western Gateway for the last part of the journey. The whole thing runs to about 14.1 miles. Traffic is the variable, not the distance: 35 min off-peak becomes 50 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.
We pick up anywhere in Upminster and the surrounding East London postcodes - RM14. House, hotel lobby or office reception, whichever suits you on the day.
Upminster pickups take in all of RM14. 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 50 min for the drive from Upminster plus that hour is the timing that works on a busy night.
The return is the leg worth planning. Everyone leaves ExCeL London at once, so a car booked to wait at the agreed point gets you moving while the queue is still forming - same £45 back to Upminster.
A saloon is from £45, an estate from £55, a 6-seat MPV from £65 and an 8-seat minibus from £90. The price is fixed when you book and covers the whole journey.
It is about 35 min off-peak over roughly 14.1 miles. Allow up to 50 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.
None - this route avoids tolled crossings.
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 - a 6-seat MPV is from £65 and an 8-seat minibus from £90. For larger parties we send more than one vehicle and keep them together.
Doors are usually an hour before the event starts. Allowing 50 min for the drive from Upminster 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.