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

The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Dover is around 109km (68 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Dover by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DoverLondon City Airport (LCY) if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Stratford International DLR Station and then to Dover Priory.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £40($47)
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Drive

Drive to Dover.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance123km (76 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London City Airport (LCY) and Dover

There are several options for getting from London City Airport (LCY) to Dover by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £37 ($44) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £40 ($47).

The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Dover is around 109km (68 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 97km (61 miles)

It takes around 1h 15m to get from London City Airport (LCY) and Dover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Dover is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx £40 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between London City Airport (LCY) and Dover, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £37 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London City Airport (LCY) and Dover. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from London City Airport (LCY) to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stratford International DLR Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 15m.

Dockland Light Railway (DLR), South Eastern Trains Service and Thameslink run train services between London City Airport (LCY) and Dover. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 15m, 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 London City Airport (LCY) and Dover. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International DLR Station and then to Dover Priory. instead which will take 1h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Dover from London City Airport (LCY) is to take the train which will take 1h 15m and cost around £40 ($47).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dover. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International DLR Station and then to Dover Priory. instead which will take 1h 15m.

The closest major airport to Dover is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 97km (61 miles) from Dover. Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from London City Airport (LCY) and Dover. The distance is around 123km (76 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Dover is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around £40 ($47).

How do I get from London City Airport (LCY) to Dover

Compare travel optionsbetween London City Airport (LCY) and Dover

Transport options from London City Airport (LCY) to Dover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 15m
£40($47)
every 3 hours122km (76 miles)
Train via Rainham (Kent)2h 10m
£37($44)
hourly109km (68 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
£22($26)
on demand123km (76 miles)

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Airports near Dover

The following major airports near Dover offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
97km (61 miles) from Dover
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Dover
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Dover