There are 5 ways to get from Brighton to London City Airport (LCY) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
1h 28m£31–71Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop Ubus Uk066
2h 57m£8–36Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Brighton to London City-LCY57.1 mi
1h 31mDrive 57.1 mi
- Drive from Brighton to London City Airport (LCY)car 57.1 mi
1h 31m£14–20Train via London Victoria
- Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain Brighton - London Victoria
- Take the train from Bank DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain Dlr
1h 40m£30–70
Brighton to London City Airport (LCY) by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to London City Airport (LCY) is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to London City Airport (LCY) is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £30 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton station to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road and arriving at London City Airport via Stratford Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to London City Airport (LCY) station. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at London City Airport DLR Station via London Bridge station and Canning Town DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Brighton and London City Airport (LCY) is 58 miles. The road distance is 57.4 miles.
The best way to get from Brighton to London City Airport (LCY) without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £30 - £75.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Brighton to London City Airport (LCY), including transfers.
Brighton to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road.
Brighton to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
The best way to get from Brighton to London City Airport (LCY) is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £40 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Brighton, England and London City Airport (LCY), England?
Thameslink operates a train from Brighton to London Bridge every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Southern also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U 5 times a day. Tickets cost £7–12 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Brighton to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Brighton to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–55
- Website
- Southern
Train from Brighton to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–55
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- Gatwick Express
Train from Brighton to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Gatwick Express
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
Train from Bank DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Brighton to London City-LCY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Brighton to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U station.
Brighton to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to London City Airport (LCY) is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Brighton to London City Airport (LCY).
There are 21200+ hotels available in London City Airport (LCY).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brighton and London City Airport (LCY). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.