There are 7 ways to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Tate Britain by train, subway, bus, ferry, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from London City Airport to Canning Town DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the subway from Canning Town station to Westminster stationsubway Jubilee
40 min£8–26Drive 9.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Tate Britaincar 9.4 mi
28 min£3–4Train, line 344 bus
- Take the train from London City Airport to Bank DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the bus from Fenchurch Street to Salamanca Streetbus 344
1h 7m£4–5Bus, line 87 bus
- Take the bus from Canning Town to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N551 / ...
- Take the bus from Aldwych / Bush House to Tate Britainbus N87 / ...
1h 21m£4–65Ferry
- Take the ferry from North Greenwich Pier to Millbank Pierferry Rb6 / ...
1h 49mTaxi
- Take the taxi from London City Airport (LCY) to Tate Britaintaxi 9.4 mi
28 min£95–120Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from London City-LCY to Tate Britain9.4 mi
28 min
London City Airport (LCY) to Tate Britain by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Tate Britain is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Tate Britain is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £95 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from London City Airport (LCY) to Tate Britain. However, there are services departing from London City Airport and arriving at Tate Britain via Canning Town and Aldwych / Bush House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
No, there is no direct ferry from London City Airport (LCY) to Tate Britain. However, there are services departing from North Greenwich Pier and arriving at Millbank Pier via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from London City Airport (LCY) to Tate Britain station. However, there are services departing from London City Airport and arriving at Westminster station via Canning Town station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Tate Britain is 10 miles. The road distance is 9.5 miles.
The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Tate Britain without a car is to train and subway which takes 40 min and costs £8 - £26.
It takes approximately 40 min to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Tate Britain, including transfers.
London City Airport (LCY) to Tate Britain bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Canning Town station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Tate Britain train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London City Airport station.
What companies run services between London City Airport (LCY), England and Tate Britain, England?
You can take a bus from London City Airport to Tate Britain via Canning Town, Aldwych / Drury Lane, Aldwych / Bush House, and Tate Britain in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from North Greenwich Pier to Millbank Pier every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 7m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
Train from London City Airport to Canning Town DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 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
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Canning Town station to Westminster station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–23
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- [email protected]
- Website
- Abellio London
Bus from Fenchurch Street to Salamanca Street
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Abellio London
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Bus from Canning Town to Aldwych / Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach London
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Canning Town to Aldwych / Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–40
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–40
Bus from Aldwych / Bush House to Tate Britain
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–10
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–10
- Phone
- 020 7001 2200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Uber Boat by Thames Clippers
Ferry from North Greenwich Pier to Millbank Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Uber Boat by Thames Clippers
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from London City-LCY to Tate Britain
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- £95–120
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 Tate Britain bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Tate Britain train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Canning Town DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between London City Airport (LCY) to Tate Britain is 10 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Tate Britain.
There are 21911+ hotels available in Tate Britain.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London City Airport (LCY) and Tate Britain. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.