What is the cheapest way to get from Balham to London City Airport (LCY)?

The cheapest way to get from Balham to London City Airport (LCY) is to drive which costs £2 - £5 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balham to London City Airport (LCY)?

The fastest way to get from Balham to London City Airport (LCY) is to taxi which takes 36 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and London City Airport (LCY)?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Hildreth Street Market and arriving at London City Airport via Aldwych and Canning Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Balham and London City Airport (LCY)?

No, there is no direct train from Balham station to London City Airport (LCY) station. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at London City Airport DLR Station via Bank DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Balham to London City Airport (LCY)?

The distance between Balham and London City Airport (LCY) is 12 miles. The road distance is 12.3 miles.

How do I travel from Balham to London City Airport (LCY) without a car?

The best way to get from Balham to London City Airport (LCY) without a car is to subway and train which takes 46 min and costs £6 - £23.

How long does it take to get from Balham to London City Airport (LCY)?

It takes approximately 46 min to get from Balham to London City Airport (LCY), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to London City Airport (LCY) bus from?

Balham to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Hildreth Street Market station.

Where do I catch the Balham to London City Airport (LCY) train from?

Balham to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Balham station.

Where does the Balham to London City Airport (LCY) bus arrive?

Balham to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.

Where does the Balham to London City Airport (LCY) train arrive?

Balham to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Bank station.

Can I drive from Balham to London City Airport (LCY)?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to London City Airport (LCY) is 12 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Balham to London City Airport (LCY).

Where can I stay near London City Airport (LCY)?

There are 21313+ hotels available in London City Airport (LCY).

Can I share a ride from Balham to London City Airport (LCY)?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Balham and London City Airport (LCY). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Balham to London City Airport (LCY) - 5 ways to travel via train, and subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Balham to London City Airport (LCY) by subway, train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Bank stationsubway Northern
2. Take the train from Bank DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain Dlr
46 min
£7–23
Drive 12.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balham to London City Airport (LCY)car 12.2 mi
36 min
£3–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N155
2. Take the bus from Aldwych to Canning Townbus N15
1h 32m
£4–97
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to London City Airport (LCY)taxi 12.2 mi
36 min
£35–45
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Balham to London City-LCYrideshare 12.2 mi
36 min

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Distance: 11.9 mi
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Balham, England and London City Airport (LCY), England?

You can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to London City Airport via Aldwych and Canning Town in around 1h 32m.

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