There are 7 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 3 to London City Airport (LCY) by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Custom Housetrain Elizabeth
59 min£19–43Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Charing Crossbus N9
- Take the bus from Charing Cross to Canning Townbus N15
2h 21m£4–68Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from London Heathrow-LHR to London City-LCY24.6 mi
1h£35–45Drive 24.6 mi
- Drive from Heathrow Terminal 3 to London City Airport (LCY)car 24.6 mi
1h£6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Heathrow Terminal 3 to London City Airport (LCY)taxi 24.6 mi
1h£80–100Train via Stratford (London)
- Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Stratford (London)train Heathrow Terminal 5 - Shenfield / ...
- Take the train from Stratford DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain Dlr
1h 3m£18–35Subway
- Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Green Park stationsubway Piccadilly
- Take the subway from Green Park station to Canning Town stationsubway Jubilee
1h 22m£21–75
Heathrow Terminal 3 to London City Airport (LCY) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 3 to London City Airport (LCY) is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 3 to London City Airport (LCY) is to train which takes 59 min and costs £18 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow Terminal 3 station to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at London City Airport via Charing Cross and Canning Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 3 to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and arriving at Custom House via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
The distance between Heathrow Terminal 3 and London City Airport (LCY) is 26 miles. The road distance is 24.8 miles.
The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 3 to London City Airport (LCY) without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs £18 - £45.
It takes approximately 59 min to get from Heathrow Terminal 3 to London City Airport (LCY), including transfers.
Heathrow Terminal 3 to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Heathrow Terminal 3 to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 3 to London City Airport (LCY) is to train which takes 59 min and costs £18 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £70 and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 3, England and London City Airport (LCY), England?
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Custom House every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Heathrow Terminal 3 to London City Airport via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Charing Cross, and Canning Town in around 2h 21m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Custom House
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- 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
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Green Park station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–50
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
Subway from Green Park station to Canning Town station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–25
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metroline Travel
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- 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 London Heathrow-LHR to London City-LCY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- £35–45
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- £80–100
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More Questions & Answers
Heathrow Terminal 3 to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Charing Cross station.
Heathrow Terminal 3 to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Custom House station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow Terminal 3 to London City Airport (LCY) is 25 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Heathrow Terminal 3 to London City Airport (LCY).
There are 21307+ hotels available in London City Airport (LCY).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Heathrow Terminal 3 and London City Airport (LCY). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











