Archetech Issue 40 2019 | Page 36

FUTUREBUILD WILL BE HELD AT EXCEL LONDON London is one of the world’s busiest international business hubs and the most accessible city in the world. ExCeL London can be reached easily from all over London, the UK and internationally as it is situated just 20 minutes from the City with a wide range of low-cost rail and air links to global cities. North Hall ExCel London One Western Gateway Royal Victoria Dock London E16 1XL DLR, Underground & Rail ExCeL London has two DLR stations on its campus and is in Zone 3. Alight at Custom House station for the West Entrance and the quickest access to Futurebuild, held in the North Hall via Entrances 1-6. Trains are fast and frequent with 12 trains running every hour. All DLR trains travelling towards Beckton/Gallions Reach will take passengers to the ExCeL stations. Travelling to the ExCeL from all major overground stations in Lon- don such as Euston, Kings Cross, Paddington, Victoria and Waterloo takes approximately 40 minutes or less and can be done so via the underground and the DLR. If travelling via the underground, the Jubilee line will take you to Canning town, where you need to change and board a DLR train. TFL and National Rail Journey Planner Driving If driving to the ExCeL please follow signs for Royal Docks, City Airport and then ExCeL London. Please enter the post code E16 1XL into your satellite navigation device for the West Entrance. You should book your parking in advance using the ExCeL’s online system and print your ticket off before arrival. Cable car and River The Emirates Airline Cable Car connects ExCeL London to the O2 and North Greenwich tube station with a flight time of approxi- mately 10 minutes. All exhibitors and visitors to shows at ExCeL can use the cable car for just £2.50 single fare - to redeem this exclusive discount, all you need to do is show a confirmation email/ticket etc to the staff at the Emirates Airline terminals. If you would like to travel by boat to take in the scenery from the River Thames, you can do so by alighting at North Greenwich Pier for the O2 and getting the cable car to the venue campus.