How to travel from Canterbury to London City Airport (LCY), United Kingdom

The distance between Canterbury and London City Airport (LCY) is around 95km (59 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1hr.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Canterbury to London City Airport (LCY) by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Take the train to Stratford International and then to London City Airport DLR Station.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £40($47)
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Drive

Drive to London City Airport (LCY).

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Distance95km (59 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Canterbury and London City Airport (LCY)

There are several options for getting from Canterbury to London City Airport (LCY) by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £40 ($47) and will take around 1hr.

The distance between Canterbury and London City Airport (LCY) is around 95km (59 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 76km (47 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Canterbury and London City Airport (LCY) by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Canterbury to London City Airport (LCY) is to take the train which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx £40 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and London City Airport (LCY), if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and London City Airport (LCY). It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to London City Airport (LCY). However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stratford International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1hr.

South Eastern Trains Service and Dockland Light Railway (DLR) run train services between Canterbury and London City Airport (LCY). Trains depart hourly and will take around 1hr, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Canterbury and London City Airport (LCY). We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International and then to London City Airport DLR Station. instead which will take 1hr.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to London City Airport (LCY) from Canterbury is to take the train which will take 1hr and cost around £40 ($47).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to London City Airport (LCY). We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International and then to London City Airport DLR Station. instead which will take 1hr.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Canterbury and London City Airport (LCY). The distance is around 95km (59 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to London City Airport (LCY) is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around £40 ($47).

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Transport options from Canterbury to London City Airport (LCY)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
£40($47)
hourly111km (69 miles)
Drive
1h 5m
£11($13)
on demand95km (59 miles)

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