There are 7 ways to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Hackney by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from London City Airport to Stratford DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Hackney Centraltrain Stratford
26 min£4–9Drive 6.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Hackneycar 6.8 mi
18 min£2–3Line 473 bus, line 308 bus
- Take the bus from London City Airport to Stratford Bus Stationbus 473
- Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Chatsworth Road / Clifden Roadbus 308
51 min£4–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from London City Airport (LCY) to Hackneytaxi 6.8 mi
18 min£30–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from London City-LCY to Hackney6.8 mi
18 minTrain, line 425 bus
- Take the train from London City Airport to Stratford DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the bus from Stratford Bus Station to Jack Dunning Estatebus 425
59 min£4–5Line 473 bus, line 425 bus
- Take the bus from London City Airport to Stratford Bus Stationbus 473
- Take the bus from Stratford Bus Station to Jack Dunning Estatebus 425
1h 12m£4–26
London City Airport (LCY) to Hackney by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Hackney is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Hackney is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from London City Airport (LCY) to Hackney. However, there are services departing from London City Airport and arriving at Chatsworth Road / Clifden Road via Stratford City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
No, there is no direct train from London City Airport (LCY) to Hackney. However, there are services departing from London City Airport and arriving at Hackney Central via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Hackney is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.8 miles.
The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Hackney without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs £4 - £9.
It takes approximately 26 min to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Hackney, including transfers.
London City Airport (LCY) to Hackney bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from London City Airport station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Hackney train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London City Airport station.
The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Hackney is to train which takes 26 min and costs £4 - £9. Alternatively, you can line 473 bus and line 308 bus, which costs £3 - £26 and takes 51 min.
What companies run services between London City Airport (LCY), England and Hackney, Greater London, England?
You can take a train from London City Airport to Hackney Central via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford (London) in around 26 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London City Airport to Chatsworth Road / Clifden Road via Stratford Bus Station and Stratford City Bus Station in around 51 min.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from London City Airport to Stratford DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
Train from London City Airport to Stratford DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Stratford (London) to Hackney Central
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–6
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from London City Airport to Stratford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–24
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–24
Bus from London City Airport to Stratford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–24
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–24
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Chatsworth Road / Clifden Road
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Stratford Bus Station to Jack Dunning Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Stratford Bus Station to Jack Dunning Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from London City-LCY to Hackney
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- £30–45
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
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
London City Airport (LCY) to Hackney bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Stratford Bus Station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Hackney train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Stratford DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between London City Airport (LCY) to Hackney is 7 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Hackney.
There are 21561+ hotels available in Hackney.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London City Airport (LCY) and Hackney. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.