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

The cheapest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Shortlands is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Shortlands is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £29 - £35.

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

No, there is no direct bus from London City Airport (LCY) to Shortlands. However, there are services departing from London City Airport and arriving at Farwig Lane via Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

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

No, there is no direct train from London City Airport (LCY) to Shortlands. However, there are services departing from London City Airport and arriving at Shortlands via Shadwell and Peckham Rye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

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

The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Shortlands is 14 miles. The road distance is 11.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Shortlands without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £8 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Shortlands, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Shortlands is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £8 - £17. Alternatively, you can line 129 bus and line 208 bus, which costs £3 - £50 and takes 1h 20m.

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

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

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

London City Airport (LCY) to Shortlands train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Shadwell DLR station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between London City Airport (LCY) to Shortlands is 11 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Shortlands.

Where can I stay near Shortlands?

There are 20251+ hotels available in Shortlands.

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

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

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

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

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1. Take the train from London City Airport to Shadwell DLRtrain Dlr
2. Take the train from Shadwell to Peckham Ryetrain
3. Take the train from Peckham Rye to Shortlandstrain
1h 18m
£8–17
Drive 11.2 mi
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1. Drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Shortlandscar 11.2 mi
27 min
£3–4
Line 129 bus, line 208 bus
1. Take the bus from London City Airport to Lewisham Stationbus 129
2. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Farwig Lanebus N199 / ...
1h 20m
£4–50
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London City Airport (LCY) to Shortlandstaxi 11.2 mi
27 min
£29–35
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from London City-LCY to Shortlandsrideshare 11.2 mi
27 min

London City Airport (LCY) to Shortlands by train

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Distance: 14.2 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

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

You can take a train from London City Airport to Shortlands via Shadwell DLR, Shadwell, and Peckham Rye in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London City Airport to Farwig Lane via Lewisham Station in around 1h 20m.

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