What is the cheapest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon?

The cheapest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon?

The fastest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon is to taxi which takes 36 min and costs £80 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between London City Airport (LCY) and Croydon?

No, there is no direct bus from London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon. However, there are services departing from London City Airport and arriving at Hogarth Crescent via Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

Is there a direct train between London City Airport (LCY) and Croydon?

No, there is no direct train from London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon. However, there are services departing from London City Airport and arriving at East Croydon via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon?

The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Croydon is 17 miles. The road distance is 13.7 miles.

How do I travel from London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon without a car?

The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs £7 - £15.

How long does it take to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon?

It takes approximately 50 min to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon bus from?

London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from London City Airport station.

Where do I catch the London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon train from?

London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London City Airport station.

Train or bus from London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon?

The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon is to train which takes 50 min and costs £7 - £15. Alternatively, you can line 129 bus and line 75 bus, which costs £3 - £50 and takes 1h 49m.

Where does the London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon bus arrive?

London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Lewisham Station.

Where does the London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon train arrive?

London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Bank DLR Station.

Can I drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon?

Yes, the driving distance between London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon is 14 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon.

Where can I stay near Croydon?

There are 20382+ hotels available in Croydon.

Can I share a ride from London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London City Airport (LCY) and Croydon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon - 5 ways to travel via train

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There are 5 ways to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London City Airport to Bank DLR Stationtrain Dlr
2. Take the train from London Bridge to East Croydontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
50 min
£7–14
Line 129 bus, line 75 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London City Airport to Lewisham Stationbus 129
2. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Hogarth Crescentbus 75
1h 49m
£4–50
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London City Airport (LCY) to Croydontaxi 13.7 mi
36 min
£80–100
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from London City-LCY to Croydonrideshare 13.7 mi
36 min
Drive 13.7 mi
1. Drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Croydoncar 13.7 mi
36 min
£4–5

London City Airport (LCY) to Croydon by train and foot

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Distance: 17.1 mi
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between London City Airport (LCY), England and Croydon, England?

You can take a train from London City Airport to East Croydon via Bank DLR Station and London Bridge in around 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London City Airport to Hogarth Crescent via Lewisham Station in around 1h 49m.

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