There are 6 ways to get from London City Airport (LCY) to East Midlands by train, taxi, bus, rideshare, car, 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, taxi
best- Take the train from London City Airport to Stratford International DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the train from Stratford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
- Take the train from Leicester to Melton Mowbraytrain
- Take the taxi from Melton Mowbray to East Midlandstaxi
2h 59m£74–111Drive 122.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from London City Airport (LCY) to East Midlandscar 122.1 mi
2h 17m£30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus A9
- Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
- Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Brooksby Collegebus 5A / ...
6h 19m£37–104Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from London City-LCY to East Midlands122.1 mi
2h 17mTrain, subway, line 8 bus, taxi
- Take the train from London City Airport to Bank DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the subway from Bank station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Morleas Farmbus 8
- Take the taxi from Morleas Farm to East Midlandstaxi
3h 24m£48–90Bus, train
- Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus A9
- Take the train from Stansted Airport to Melton Mowbraytrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
4h 21m£73–120
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to East Midlands is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to East Midlands is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from London City Airport (LCY) to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from London City Airport and arriving at Brooksby College via Stratford City Bus Station, Coach Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and East Midlands is 129 miles. The road distance is 122.8 miles.
The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to East Midlands without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 59m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from London City Airport (LCY) to East Midlands, including transfers.
London City Airport (LCY) to East Midlands bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Stratford City Bus Station.
London City Airport (LCY) to East Midlands bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between London City Airport (LCY) to East Midlands is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from London City Airport (LCY) to East Midlands.
There are 1972+ hotels available in East Midlands.
What companies run services between London City Airport (LCY), England and East Midlands, England?
You can take a bus from London City Airport to East Midlands via Stratford Bus Station, Stratford City Bus Station, Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, and Brooksby College in around 6h 19m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
Train from London City Airport to Stratford International DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
Train from London City Airport to Bank DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Stratford International to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leicester to Melton Mowbray
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Stansted Airport to Melton Mowbray
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Bank station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–8
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- National Express
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Flibco
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Brooksby College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- 0844 351 1120
- [email protected]
- Website
- Centrebus
Bus from Bus Station to Morleas Farm
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Centrebus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from London City-LCY to East Midlands
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- £11–16
Bandana Cab Melton Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7599 477 952
- Website
- bandanacab.com
Darren's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7824 444 883
- Website
- darrens-taxi.co.uk
Handy Cars Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1664 563 618
Bandana Cab Melton Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7599 477 952
- Website
- bandanacab.com
Darren's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7824 444 883
- Website
- darrens-taxi.co.uk
Handy Cars Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1664 563 618
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London City Airport (LCY) and East Midlands. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















































