European Society of Gynaecological Oncology - ESGO

Airport → venue: Primary gateways: London City Airport (LCY): Approx. 10-15 min by road; DLR to Canning Town then one stop to Custom House, roughly 15-20 min; London Heathrow (LHR): Approx. 50-60 min by Elizabeth line direct to Custom House; approx. 60-90 min by road depending on traffic; London Gatwick (LGW): Approx. 60-80 min by road; approx. 65-80 min by Thameslink to London Bridge then Jubilee line and DLR; London Stansted (STN): Approx. 50-65 min by road via M11; approx. 60-75 min by Stansted Express to Liv

Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Excel London: Royal Docks / Custom House: Royal Docks / Custom House; Canary Wharf: Canary Wharf; Stratford / Olympic Park: Stratford / Olympic Park.

Ride-hail: Uber, Bolt and FREENOW all operate across London, with coverage in the Royal Docks, Canary Wharf and the airports. App quotes are dynamic, so compare two apps before booking at peak times. Approximate fares: central London to the Royal Docks GBP 22-35, Heathrow to the Royal Docks GBP 45-70, Canary Wharf to the venue GBP 10-16 depending on surge - confirm the in-app quote, as these are estimates only. Licensed black cabs are metered and can be hailed in central London or picked up at station ranks; they are usually more expensive than an app ride but reliable during surge pricing. Use the venue's designated drop-off and pick-up zones rather than the service road outside the halls, which is marshalled during build-up and peak arrival times. For early sessions, pre-book the night before - driver availability near the docks is thinner before 07:00.

Public transit: The Royal Docks venue sits on two DLR stations and an Elizabeth line station, which makes public transport the fastest option for most delegates. The DLR runs to Custom House from Tower Gateway in about 19 minutes on a contactless single of roughly GBP 3.30; from Canary Wharf it is a short hop, and from Stratford you can take the DLR or the Elizabeth line. The Elizabeth line is the workhorse for airport and central London transfers: direct from Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3 in about 50-60 minutes, and 10-20 minutes from Liverpool Street, Farringdon or Tottenham Court Road. London Underground connections are strongest via the Jubilee line to Canary Wharf and the District line to Tower Hill or West Ham, both feeding into the DLR. Fares are cashless: tap a contactless card, phone or Oyster at the gates, and benefit from daily and weekly caps in Zones 1-3. Bus journeys are a flat GBP 1.75 with a free transfer within the Hopper window. All fares and times here are approximate - confirm live fares and status, and check weekend engineering works, which regularly affect the DLR and Elizabeth line.

Parking: The venue has multi-storey on-site parking adjacent to the halls, with an approximate daily tariff of GBP 15-25; pre-booked rates are usually cheaper than turning up, and spaces tighten considerably during large congresses. Confirm the current tariff, height restrictions and which car park serves your hall with the venue before driving. The Royal Docks fall inside London's Ultra Low Emission Zone, so older or non-compliant vehicles incur a daily charge on top of parking, and the central Congestion Charge zone applies only if you drive through the middle of London. Drop-off and pick-up points are signposted and marshalled at peak times. Given the DLR and Elizabeth line service to Custom House, driving is generally only worth it for exhibitors with equipment or delegates combining the congress with onward travel outside London. All charges are approximate - check the venue and Transport for London pages before travelling.