ExCeL London: events, getting there and where to stay
ExCeL London is a exhibition centre in London, about 11 km from the centre. It hosts 4 of the events we cover, including World Travel Market, Bett, DSEI and more. Below: dates, how to get there, where to stay nearby and what to do around it.
ExCeL London in short
- Type
- Exhibition centre
- Where
- London, United Kingdom, about 11 km from the centre
- Events we cover
- 4
- Next up
- World Travel Market, 3 to 5 November 2026 (expected)
- Getting there
- Elizabeth line to Custom House or DLR to Prince Regent.
Events at ExCeL London
London, United KingdomTrade show20 Jan 2027*Bett
London, United KingdomTrade show14 Sept 2027*DSEI
London, United KingdomTrade show29 Oct 2027*MCM Comic Con London
London, United KingdomTrade show
Getting to ExCeL London
Elizabeth line to Custom House or DLR to Prince Regent.
Elizabeth line to Custom House.
Heathrow (LHR) has the Elizabeth line to central London in 35 to 45 minutes and the Heathrow Express to Paddington in 15 minutes. Gatwick (LGW) has the Gatwick Express to Victoria in 30 minutes. Stansted and Luton have trains to Liverpool Street and St Pancras.
Public transport directions to ExCeL London
Where to stay near ExCeL London
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | King's Cross and Paddington | Big stations with many lines and cheaper chain hotels. |
| Mid-range | South Bank and Bloomsbury | Walk to the museums, theatres and the river. |
| Splurge | Mayfair and Covent Garden | Grand hotels near the West End. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Premier Inn London King's Cross
- Mid-range: Hub by Premier Inn London Covent Garden
- Splurge: The Savoy
Things to do near ExCeL London
Free hours before or after an event: the best-rated tours and activities in London.
Warner Bros Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter
Sets and props north of London; book weeks ahead.
Evenings
Weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Daylight (15th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | 1°C | 65 mm | 8 h 19 min |
| February | 7°C | 1°C | 54 mm | 9 h 53 min |
| March | 10°C | 2°C | 50 mm | 11 h 42 min |
| April | 14°C | 4°C | 42 mm | 13 h 47 min |
| May | 17°C | 7°C | 55 mm | 15 h 35 min |
| June | 20°C | 11°C | 56 mm | 16 h 36 min |
| July | 23°C | 13°C | 60 mm | 16 h 11 min |
| August | 22°C | 12°C | 66 mm | 14 h 35 min |
| September | 19°C | 10°C | 44 mm | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 15°C | 7°C | 73 mm | 10 h 33 min |
| November | 10°C | 4°C | 74 mm | 8 h 46 min |
| December | About 5°C average | 71 mm | 7 h 51 min | |
Questions people ask
What events are held at ExCeL London?
World Travel Market, Bett, DSEI, MCM Comic Con London.
How do I get to ExCeL London?
Elizabeth line to Custom House or DLR to Prince Regent.
When is the next big event at ExCeL London?
World Travel Market, 3 to 5 November 2026 (expected).
Where should I stay near ExCeL London?
South Bank and Bloomsbury: Walk to the museums, theatres and the river.