There are 6 ways to get from Chessington to London City Airport (LCY) by train, subway, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Chessington North to London WaterlooChessington South - London Waterloo
- Take the subway from Waterloo station to Canning Town stationJubilee
1h£13–20Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cromwell Road Bus Station to Charing CrossN87
- Take the bus from Charing Cross to Canning TownN15
3h 2m£5–163Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chessington to London City-LCY21.8 mi
57 minDrive 21.8 mi
- Drive from Chessington to London City Airport (LCY)21.8 mi
57 min£6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chessington to London City Airport (LCY)21.8 mi
57 min£120–150Train
- Take the train from Chessington North to Clapham Junction
- Take the train from Clapham Junction to Shadwell
- Take the train from Shadwell DLR Station to London City Airport DLR StationDlr
1h 28m£11–15
Chessington to London City Airport (LCY) by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chessington to London City Airport (LCY) is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Chessington to London City Airport (LCY) is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £5 - £8.
No, there is no direct bus from Chessington to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Parbury Rise and arriving at London City Airport via Cromwell Road Bus Station, Charing Cross and Canning Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Chessington to London City Airport (LCY) station. However, there are services departing from Chessington North and arriving at London City Airport DLR Station via Waterloo station and Canning Town DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Chessington and London City Airport (LCY) is 22 miles. The road distance is 22 miles.
The best way to get from Chessington to London City Airport (LCY) without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h and costs £12 - £20.
It takes approximately 1h to get from Chessington to London City Airport (LCY), including transfers.
Chessington to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Cromwell Road Bus Station.
Chessington to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Chessington North station.
The best way to get from Chessington to London City Airport (LCY) is to bus which takes 3h 2m and costs £4 - £170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h 28m.
What companies run services between Chessington, England and London City Airport (LCY), England?
You can take a bus from Parbury Rise to London City Airport via Kingston Station, Cromwell Road Bus Station, Charing Cross, and Canning Town in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chessington North to London City Airport DLR Station via Clapham Junction, Shadwell, and Shadwell DLR Station in around 1h 28m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Chessington North to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Chessington North to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Waterloo station to Canning Town station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Clapham Junction to Shadwell
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Shadwell DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Cromwell Road Bus Station to Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–95
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–95
Bus from Charing Cross to Canning Town
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–50
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Charing Cross to Canning Town
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- £120–150
Tolworth Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3642 5921
- Website
- tolworthminicab.co.uk
Surbiton Minicab Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8390 5347
- Website
- surbitoncars.com
Surbiton Cabs Near Me
- Phone
- +44 20 3468 3340
- Website
- surbitoncab.co.uk
Thames Ditton Minicabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8390 5266
- Website
- thamesdittoncars.co.uk
Stoneleigh Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3198 8496
- Website
- stoneleighcars.co.uk
Epsom Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 2036 426 052
- Website
- epsomairporttransfer.co.uk
Sonic Carz
- Phone
- +44 1372 253 344
- Website
- soniccarz.co.uk
Epsom Black Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1372 888 111
New Malden Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3642 5149
- Website
- newmaldenairporttransfers.co.uk
New Malden Airport Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3642 6159
- Website
- motspurparkcars.co.uk
Tolworth Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3621 6402
- Website
- tolworthcars.co.uk
Station Cars Surrey
- Phone
- +44 20 8546 5555
- Website
- stationcarsnetwork.co.uk
Norbiton Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 5346
- Website
- norbitoncars.co.uk
Kingston Upon Thames Minicab Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 4439
- Website
- kingstoncarsminicabs.co.uk
Kingston Cabs London
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 2841
- Website
- kingstoncab.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Chessington to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Charing Cross station.
Chessington to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chessington to London City Airport (LCY) is 22 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Chessington to London City Airport (LCY).
There are 20197+ hotels available in London City Airport (LCY).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chessington and London City Airport (LCY). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















