Custom House
The door to ExCeL. Calm between events and surges around big shows, but always spacious and easy with cases.
Next trains
Connecting…
Westbound· Heathrow & Reading
Eastbound· Abbey Wood & Shenfield
Best exits
ExCeL West entrance
Best for ExCeL west halls, Registration, Prince Regent side
Step out and cross to the ExCeL west entrance — level the whole way, ideal with exhibition cases.
ExCeL Central / Royal Docks
Best for ExCeL central boulevard, Royal Docks, Hotels
For events in the central or east halls, follow the boulevard signs — check your hall number before you set off.
Quiet times & luggage
Typical weekday, by hour — greener is quieter and roomier with bags.
Trains are usually quiet — easy to find a seat. Good with bags: Custom House scores 5/5 for travelling with bags — aim for around 10:00 for the easiest run.
Connections
Step out and ExCeL is a level, signed walk across the road — ideal with exhibition bags and trolleys.
Nearby, no Tube needed
- ExCeL London · 3 min walkLondon's biggest exhibition and conference centre is a level, signed walk from Custom House — the station was practically built for it.