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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to London City Airport (LCY) is to bus which costs £30 - £95 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to London City Airport (LCY) is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £70 - £130.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at London City Airport via Canning Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to London City Airport (LCY) station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at London City Airport DLR Station via Euston station and Bank DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

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

The distance between Manchester and London City Airport (LCY) is 193 miles. The road distance is 195.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to London City Airport (LCY) without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Manchester to London City Airport (LCY), including transfers.

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

Manchester to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

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

Manchester to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to London City Airport (LCY)?

The best way to get from Manchester to London City Airport (LCY) is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £95 and takes 5h 24m, you could also fly, which costs £210 - £370 and takes 4h 37m.

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

Manchester to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

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

Manchester to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to London City Airport (LCY) is 196 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Manchester to London City Airport (LCY).

Where can I stay near London City Airport (LCY)?

There are 21932+ hotels available in London City Airport (LCY).

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

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

Manchester to London City Airport (LCY) - 9 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to London City Airport (LCY) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2h 45m
£70–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 24m
£34–94
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to London City-LCYrideshare 194.4 mi
4h 7m
Drive 194.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to London City Airport (LCY)car 194.4 mi
4h 7m
£47–68
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, line 474 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the bus from Custom House Station to London City Airportbus
3h 27m
£77–291
Bus via Haymarket / Jermyn Street
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus 541 / ...
7h 10m
£43–161
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
4h 37m
£214–367
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4h 4m
£111–252
Fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
5h 48m
£63–191

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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1h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 192.1 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centre hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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