There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to London City Airport (LCY) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from Stratford International DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain Dlr
1h 10m£34–66Drive 66.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folkestone to London City Airport (LCY)car 66.9 mi
1h 19m£17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to New Cross Gate Stationbus 007
3h 30m£18–78Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Folkestone to London City-LCY66.9 mi
1h 19m
Folkestone to London City Airport (LCY) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to London City Airport (LCY) is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to London City Airport (LCY) is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £30 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at London City Airport via New Cross Gate Station and Greenwich Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to London City Airport (LCY) station. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at London City Airport DLR Station via Stratford International DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Folkestone and London City Airport (LCY) is 69 miles. The road distance is 67.3 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to London City Airport (LCY) without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £30 - £70.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Folkestone to London City Airport (LCY), including transfers.
Folkestone to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to London City Airport (LCY) is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £80 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and London City Airport (LCY), England?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to London City Airport DLR Station via Stratford International and Stratford International DLR Station in around 1h 10m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bouverie Road West to New Cross Gate Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
Train from Stratford International DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bouverie Road West to New Cross Gate Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Folkestone to London City-LCY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Folkestone to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.
Folkestone to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to London City Airport (LCY) is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Folkestone to London City Airport (LCY).
There are 21329+ hotels available in London City Airport (LCY).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Folkestone and London City Airport (LCY). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.