There are 6 ways to get from Elstree to London City Airport (LCY) by train, subway, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Elstree & Borehamwood to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain St Albans City - Sutton / ...
- Take the subway from West Hampstead station to Canning Town stationsubway Jubilee
55 min£17–53Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Edgware Bus Station to Trafalgar Squarebus N5
- Take the bus from Charing Cross to Canning Townbus N15
2h 39m£5–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Elstree to London City-LCY21.1 mi
49 minDrive 21.1 mi
- Drive from Elstree to London City Airport (LCY)car 21.1 mi
49 min£6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elstree to London City Airport (LCY)taxi 21.1 mi
49 min£50–65Subway, train
- Take the subway from Edgware station to Bank stationsubway Northern
- Take the train from Bank DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain Dlr
1h 17m£13–46
Elstree to London City Airport (LCY) by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elstree to London City Airport (LCY) is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Elstree to London City Airport (LCY) is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £5 - £8.
No, there is no direct bus from Elstree to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Watling Court and arriving at London City Airport via Edgware Bus Station, Charing Cross and Canning Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Elstree to London City Airport (LCY) station. However, there are services departing from Elstree & Borehamwood and arriving at London City Airport DLR Station via West Hampstead station and Canning Town DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Elstree and London City Airport (LCY) is 25 miles. The road distance is 21.3 miles.
The best way to get from Elstree to London City Airport (LCY) without a car is to train and subway which takes 55 min and costs £17 - £55.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Elstree to London City Airport (LCY), including transfers.
Elstree to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by First Bus London, depart from Edgware Bus Station.
Elstree to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Elstree & Borehamwood station.
Elstree to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by First Bus London, arrive at Trafalgar Square station.
What companies run services between Elstree, England and London City Airport (LCY), England?
You can take a bus from Watling Court to London City Airport via Edgware Station, Edgware Bus Station, Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross, and Canning Town in around 2h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Elstree & Borehamwood to West Hampstead Thameslink
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- Thameslink
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from West Hampstead station to Canning Town station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–40
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
Subway from Edgware station to Bank station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–40
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
- 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
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- London United
Bus from Edgware Bus Station to Trafalgar Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- London United
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metroline Travel
Bus from Edgware Bus Station to Trafalgar Square
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Metroline Travel
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Charing Cross to Canning Town
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–50
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Bus from Charing Cross to Canning Town
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach London
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Elstree to London City-LCY
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- £50–65
Mealing Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 1923 823 880
- Website
- mealings.co.uk
A1 Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1923 222 222
- Website
- a1taxicabs.co.uk
AA Metro Cars Watford
- Phone
- +44 1923 353 535
Alliance Taxis Watford
- Phone
- +44 1923 805 300
- Website
- alliancetaxiswatfo.wixsite.com
Newline Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1923 222 121
- Website
- newlinecabs.co.uk
Barnet Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8449 5555
- Website
- barnetairporttransfers.co.uk
Metro Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8440 1234
- Website
- metroradiocars.co.uk
Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8449 0000
- Website
- stationcars.org.uk
Fleet Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8427 2717
- Website
- fleetlinecarsharrow.com
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More Questions & Answers
Elstree to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at West Hampstead Thameslink station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elstree to London City Airport (LCY) is 21 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Elstree 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 Elstree and London City Airport (LCY). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










