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

The distance between London and London City Airport (LCY) is around 10km (6 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 15min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from London to London City Airport (LCY) by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to London City Airport DLR Station.

  • Duration21min
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    £2($2)
Operated by

Dockland Light Railway (DLR)

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Bus

Take the bus to Canning Town and then to Silvertown London City Airport.

  • Duration46min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £3($4)
Operated by

London Buses

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Taxi

Take a taxi to London City Airport (LCY).

  • Duration15min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £51($60)
Operated by

Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers

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Drive

Drive to London City Airport (LCY).

  • Duration15min
  • Distance11km (7 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and London City Airport (LCY)

There are several options for getting from London to London City Airport (LCY) by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £2 ($2) and will take around 21min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 15min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).

The distance between London and London City Airport (LCY) is around 10km (6 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 12km (8 miles)

It takes around 21min to get from London and London City Airport (LCY) by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from London to London City Airport (LCY) is to take a taxi which takes around 15min and will set you back approx £51 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between London and London City Airport (LCY), if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £2 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and London City Airport (LCY). It typically takes around 21min and departs every 15 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between London and London City Airport (LCY) with no changeovers required. The train runs every 15 mins and takes 21min.

Dockland Light Railway (DLR) run train services between London and London City Airport (LCY). Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 21min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from London and London City Airport (LCY). It typically takes around 46min and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from London to London City Airport (LCY). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Canning Town. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 46min.

London Buses run regular bus services between London and London City Airport (LCY). Buses run every 30 mins and take around 46min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to London City Airport (LCY) from London is to take a taxi which will take 15min and cost around £51 ($60).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to London City Airport (LCY). We recommend that you take the train to London City Airport DLR Station. instead which will take 21min.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from London and London City Airport (LCY). The distance is around 11km (7 miles) by road and it will take around 15min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to London City Airport (LCY) is to take the train which takes, on average, 21min and will usually cost around £2 ($2).

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

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Transport options from London to London City Airport (LCY)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
21min
£2($2)
every 15 mins10km (6 miles)
Bus
46min
£3($4)
every 30 mins13km (8 miles)
Taxi
15min
£51($60)
on demand11km (7 miles)
Drive
15min
£2($2)
on demand11km (7 miles)

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