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

The cheapest way to get from Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY) is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY) is to taxi which takes 46 min and costs £45 - £55.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Carshalton station to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Carshalton Station and arriving at London City Airport via South Norwood Clock Tower and Lewisham Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY) station. However, there are services departing from Carshalton and arriving at London City Airport DLR Station via Elephant & Castle station and Bank DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

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

The distance between Carshalton and London City Airport (LCY) is 18 miles. The road distance is 18.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY) without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £8 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY), including transfers.

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

Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Carshalton Station.

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

Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Carshalton station.

Train or bus from Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY)?

The best way to get from Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY) is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £8 - £19. Alternatively, you can line 157 bus and line 75 bus and line 129 bus, which costs £4 - £80 and takes 2h 26m.

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

Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at South Norwood Clock Tower station.

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

Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Elephant & Castle station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY) is 18 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY).

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

There are 21307+ hotels available in London City Airport (LCY).

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

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

Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY) - 6 ways to travel via train

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There are 6 ways to get from Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY) by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or subway

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best
1. Take the train from Carshalton to Elephant & Castletrain Sutton
2. Take the train from Bank DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain Dlr
1h 2m
£8–19
Line 157 bus, line 75 bus, line 129 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carshalton Station to South Norwood Clock Towerbus 157
2. Take the bus from South Norwood Clock Tower to Lewisham Centrebus 75
3. Take the bus from Lewisham Centre to London City Airportbus 129
2h 26m
£5–80
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY)taxi 18 mi
46 min
£45–55
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Carshalton to London City-LCYrideshare 18 mi
46 min
Drive 18 mi
1. Drive from Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY)car 18 mi
46 min
£5–7
Line 127 bus, subway, train
1. Take the bus from Carshalton Station to Tooting Broadway Stationbus 127
2. Take the subway from Tooting Broadway station to Bank stationsubway
3. Take the train from Bank DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain Dlr
1h 28m

Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY) by train and subway

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Distance: 17.9 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

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

You can take a train from Carshalton to London City Airport DLR Station via Elephant & Castle, Elephant & Castle station, Bank station, and Bank DLR Station in around 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carshalton Station to London City Airport via South Norwood Clock Tower and Lewisham Centre in around 2h 26m.

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