There are 7 ways to get from Forest Gate to London City Airport (LCY) by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or foot
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Train
best- Take the train from Forest Gate to Stratfordtrain Elizabeth / ...
- Take the train from Stratford DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain Dlr
24 min£3–5Line 325 bus, line 474 bus
- Take the bus from Nursery Lane to Leslie Road / Custom House Stationbus 325
- Take the bus from Custom House Station to London City Airportbus 474
28 min£3–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Forest Gate to London City Airport (LCY)taxi 4.4 mi
14 min£13–17Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Forest Gate to London City-LCY4.4 mi
14 minWalk
- Take the walk from Forest Gate to London City Airport (LCY)walk 4.5 mi
1h 26mLine 330 bus, train
- Take the bus from Wanstead Park Station to Canning Townbus 330
- Take the train from Canning Town DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain Dlr
40 min£4–23Line 308 bus, train
- Take the bus from Wanstead Park Station to Stratford International Stationbus 308
- Take the train from Stratford International DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain Dlr
44 min£4–5
Forest Gate to London City Airport (LCY) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forest Gate to London City Airport (LCY) is to train which costs £2 - £5 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Forest Gate to London City Airport (LCY) is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £13 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Forest Gate to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Nursery Lane and arriving at London City Airport via Custom House Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28 min.
No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to London City Airport (LCY) station. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate and arriving at London City Airport DLR Station via Stratford DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24 min.
The distance between Forest Gate and London City Airport (LCY) is 5 miles.
The best way to get from Forest Gate to London City Airport (LCY) without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs £2 - £5.
It takes approximately 24 min to get from Forest Gate to London City Airport (LCY), including transfers.
Forest Gate to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Nursery Lane station.
Forest Gate to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Forest Gate station.
The best way to get from Forest Gate to London City Airport (LCY) is to train which takes 24 min and costs £2 - £5. Alternatively, you can line 325 bus and line 474 bus, which costs £2 - £25 and takes 28 min.
What companies run services between Forest Gate, Greater London, England and London City Airport (LCY), England?
You can take a train from Forest Gate to London City Airport DLR Station via Stratford and Stratford DLR Station in around 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nursery Lane to London City Airport via Leslie Road / Custom House Station and Custom House Station in around 28 min.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Forest Gate to Stratford
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
Train from Stratford DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
Train from Canning Town DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
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
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Nursery Lane to Leslie Road / Custom House Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–16
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–16
Bus from Custom House Station to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–9
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–9
Bus from Wanstead Park Station to Canning Town
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–20
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–20
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Bus from Wanstead Park Station to Stratford International Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach London
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Forest Gate to London City-LCY
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- £13–17
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Forest Gate to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Leslie Road / Custom House Station.
Forest Gate to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Stratford station.
There are 21200+ hotels available in London City Airport (LCY).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Forest Gate and London City Airport (LCY). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









