Venue and Travel
We're looking forward to welcoming you to The London Book Fair. On this page you'll find information on our venue, how to get there, and our opening times.
Check out our Visitor Guide for more information on registration, booking accommodation and what's on at LBF.
The venue
Excel London
One Western Gateway
Royal Victoria Dock
London
E16 1XL
2027 dates
Tuesday 16 March 2027
Wednesday 17 March 2027
Thursday 18 March 2027
LBF moves to Excel London in 2027
How to get here
Not sure how to get to the exhibition grounds? We have all the information you need.
Public Transport
If you are arriving on the DLR, then please alight at Prince Regent Station for The London Book Fair.
By DLR:
- Get off at Prince Regent station (East Entrance).
- Follow the signs to the venue.
Car
Excel London Orange Car Park
Planning on driving to Excel London?
The car park is available for pre-booked customers only during The London Book Fair. Please reserve your space ahead of your visit here or consider alternative car parks within easy reach of Excel London.
Rail Lines
By Elizabeth line
The Elizabeth line offers the quickest and most direct route to Excel London.
- Travel directly from Paddington, Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road, Farringdon, Liverpool Street, Canary Wharf or Heathrow Airport.
- Alight at Custom House station, which is directly connected to Excel London's West Entrance and just a short walk to The London Book Fair.
By Jubilee line & DLR
- Travel on the Jubilee line to Canning Town station.
- Change onto a Beckton-bound DLR service and alight at Custom House (for the West Entrance) or Prince Regent (for the East Entrance). Both stations are within a short walk of Excel London.
Air
London City Airport is the closest airport to Excel London, located less than a mile away, with flights to and from destinations across the UK and Europe.
Visitors travelling internationally can also fly into Heathrow Airport, which now offers a direct connection to Custom House via the Elizabeth line, providing one of the quickest and most convenient routes to Excel London without the need to change trains.
Alternatively, you can travel via any of London's other major airports—Gatwick, Stansted, Luton or Southend—and continue your journey to Excel London using London's extensive public transport network.
Additional Travel Information
Arriving by Tube and Rail
If you are arriving on the DLR then please alight at Prince Regent Station for The London Book Fair.
By Jubilee Line and alight at Prince Regent station:
- Get off at Canning Town Station.
- Transfer to a Beckton-bound DLR train to reach Excel London.
By Elizabeth Line:
- Travel directly from Paddington or London Heathrow.
- The train stops at Liverpool Street and Canary Wharf.
- This is the quickest route from the city center.
By DLR:
- Get off at Prince Regent station (East Entrance).
- Follow the signs to the venue.
Additional tips:
- Check timetables with your rail provider.
- Use the TfL Journey Planner for the best route to Excel London.
- For more travel options and information, visit the venue's website.
Arriving by Boat
Enjoy a different view of London from the river on your journey to Excel London. Take an Uber Boat by Thames Clippers (services run every 20 minutes) from one of the main London piers. Alight at Royal Wharf Pier and walk 20 minutes through Britannia Village and over the Royal Victoria dock footbridge to get to the venue's west entrance. Alternatively, you may take Bus 241 and alight at Prince Regent.
Arriving by Cable Car
For a more scenic route to Excel London, alight at North Greenwich Pier (for the O2) and take the London Cable Car across the river to Excel London.
Arriving by Bicycle
Excel London is located close to the cycle superhighway which runs from Barking to Tower Gateway (Route CS3). At the venue, there are 54 cycle racks at the East Entrance and 6 at the West Entrance.
Arriving by Taxi
If you wish to take a taxi to Excel London, it is easy to find metered taxis around the city. You can also use a ride-hailing app such as Uber to book a ride.
Taxi drop-off and pick-up point is located at the west end of the venue.
Restaurants & Cafes at the Excel London
There's a fantastic choice of food and drink at the Excel London, from fresh sandwiches to juicy steaks, the lunch options are plentiful.
Top Tip: Pick up your lunch before or after the lunch time rush to beat the queues.
Visiting London
Whist the City of London stands at just over a square mile, the London we know today is much larger, comprising of impressive historical sites such as The Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey.
Visitors to London will find plenty to do, with a whole host of museums, parks, theaters, shops and restaurants, easily reachable by public transport.
With its fascinating history and abundance of things to see and do, London is the perfect city to explore during your time at The London Book Fair.
Click here for more information on where to visit and things to do in London.
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