There are 6 ways to get from Gatwick to London City Airport (LCY) by train, subway, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
- Take the subway from London Bridge station to Canning Town stationsubway Jubilee
50 min£19–46Bus, line 473 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop Ubus Uk066
- Take the bus from Stratford Bus Station to London City Airportbus 473
1h 57m£5–30Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Gatwick to London City-LCY30.6 mi
1h 10mDrive 30.6 mi
- Drive from Gatwick to London City Airport (LCY)car 30.6 mi
1h 10m£8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gatwick to London City Airport (LCY)taxi 30.6 mi
1h 10m£75–90Line 405 bus, line 75 bus, line 129 bus
- Take the bus from Redhill Bus Station to Park Streetbus 405
- Take the bus from Fairfield Halls to Lewisham Centrebus 75
- Take the bus from Lewisham Centre to London City Airportbus 129
3h 35m£7–53
Gatwick to London City Airport (LCY) by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to London City Airport (LCY) is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Gatwick to London City Airport (LCY) is to train and subway which takes 50 min and costs £19 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport North Terminal and arriving at London City Airport via Stratford Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to London City Airport (LCY) station. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at London City Airport DLR Station via London Bridge station and Canning Town DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
The distance between Gatwick and London City Airport (LCY) is 34 miles. The road distance is 30.8 miles.
The best way to get from Gatwick to London City Airport (LCY) without a car is to train and subway which takes 50 min and costs £19 - £50.
It takes approximately 50 min to get from Gatwick to London City Airport (LCY), including transfers.
Gatwick to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport North Terminal station.
Gatwick to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U station.
What companies run services between Gatwick, England and London City Airport (LCY), England?
You can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London City Airport via London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U and Stratford Bus Station in around 1h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–27
- Website
- Southern
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from London Bridge station to Canning Town station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–17
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Stratford Bus Station to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–24
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–24
Bus from Lewisham Centre to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Redhill Bus Station to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Bus from Fairfield Halls to Lewisham Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach London
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Gatwick to London City-LCY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- £75–90
Carline DSM
- Phone
- +44 1293 430 430
Jewel Cars Gatwick
- Phone
- +44 1737 668 202
- Website
- jewelcars.co.uk
RoadRunners Gatwick
- Phone
- +44 01293 222 222
- Website
- roadrunnersgatwick.co.uk
Searle's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1293 910 910
- Website
- 910910.co.uk
Gatwick Cars
- Phone
- +44 1293 550 000
- Website
- taxis.gatwickairport.com
Henfield Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 7825 794 634
- Website
- henfieldprivatehire.co.uk
Majestic Cars UK Limited
- Phone
- +44 207 1276 550
- Website
- majestictaxis.com
Tranzitt
- Phone
- +44 203 950 8070
- Website
- tranzitt.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Gatwick to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to London City Airport (LCY) is 31 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Gatwick 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 Gatwick and London City Airport (LCY). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















