Royal Victoria

Royal Victoria is a DLR Zone 3 station in the Royal Docks area, serving the ExCeL London exhibition centre and the surrounding Royal Victoria Dock. The station is an important stop for exhibition and event visitors -ExCeL hosts major consumer shows, trade fairs and international conferences throughout the year.

Station Overview

Royal Victoria opened in 1994 on the DLR Beckton branch. It sits in Zone 3 between Canning Town and Custom House, with excellent views over the Royal Victoria Dock -the largest of the three Royal Docks. The area was one of the world's busiest industrial ports until the 1960s and is now being regenerated as a major new mixed-use district.

ExCeL London

ExCeL London is a 100,000 square metre exhibition and conference centre directly beside the station. It hosts events throughout the year including the London Boat Show, the Comic Con, major trade shows and international summits. Check the ExCeL website for upcoming events during your visit.

Royal Docks

The Royal Victoria Dock offers watersports, cable car rides (Emirates Air Line, accessible from nearby Royal Victoria) and a growing number of restaurants and bars along the dock edge. The dock is also used for open water swimming events and regattas.

Travel Tips

• ExCeL London is directly accessible -check what events are on during your visit
• Emirates Air Line cable car crosses the Thames nearby to North Greenwich
• Canning Town (one stop west) for Jubilee line connections
• Step-free access throughout