There are 8 ways to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Kent Downs by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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 London City Airport to Stratford International DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 12m£35–71Drive 37 mi
cheapest- Drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Kent Downscar 37 mi
47 min£9–13Line 129 bus, bus
- Take the bus from London City Airport to Lewisham Stationbus 129
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
3h 18m£16–79Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from London City-LCY to Kent-Downs37 mi
47 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from London City Airport (LCY) to Kent Downstaxi 37 mi
47 min£90–110Train via Bearsted
- Take the train from London City Airport to Stratford International DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Ashford International to Bearstedtrain
2h 20m£35–70Line 129 bus, line 208 bus, train
- Take the bus from London City Airport to Lewisham Stationbus 129
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bromley South Stationbus 208 / ...
- Take the train from Bromley South to Bearstedtrain
3h 18m£20–85Line 129 bus, line 273 bus, train
- Take the bus from London City Airport to Lewisham Stationbus 129
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to St Mary Cray Stationbus 273
- Take the train from St Mary Cray to Bearstedtrain
3h 32m£18–78
London City Airport (LCY) to Kent Downs by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Kent Downs is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Kent Downs is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from London City Airport (LCY) to Kent Downs. However, there are services departing from London City Airport and arriving at Kingston Turning via Lewisham Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from London City Airport (LCY) to Kent Downs. However, there are services departing from London City Airport and arriving at Canterbury West via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Kent Downs is 75 miles. The road distance is 37.2 miles.
The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Kent Downs without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £35 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Kent Downs, including transfers.
London City Airport (LCY) to Kent Downs bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from London City Airport station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Kent Downs 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 Kent Downs is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 129 bus and bus, which costs £15 - £80 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between London City Airport (LCY), England and Kent Downs, England?
You can take a train from London City Airport to Kingston Turning via Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, Canterbury West, Bus Station, and Kingston Turning in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London City Airport to Kingston Turning via Lewisham Station, Bus Station, and Kingston Turning in around 3h 18m.
- 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 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
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Stratford International to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Stratford International to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to Bearsted
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Bromley South to Bearsted
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from St Mary Cray to Bearsted
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–28
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from London City Airport to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–50
Bus from London City Airport to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–50
Bus from London City Airport to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–50
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–28
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Bus from Lewisham Station to Bromley South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Bus from Lewisham Station to St Mary Cray Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach London
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from London City-LCY to Kent-Downs
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- £90–110
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 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
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
How to get from London City Airport into central London
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
London City Airport (LCY) to Kent Downs bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Lewisham Station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Kent Downs train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Stratford International DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between London City Airport (LCY) to Kent Downs is 37 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Kent Downs.
There are 1131+ hotels available in Kent Downs.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London City Airport (LCY) and Kent Downs. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














