There are 4 ways to get from Margate to London City Airport (LCY) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from Stratford International DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain Dlr
1h 43m£45–87Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Marine Terrace to New Cross Gate Stationbus 022
3h 35m£18–78Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Margate to London City-LCY72.6 mi
1h 23mDrive 72.6 mi
- Drive from Margate to London City Airport (LCY)car 72.6 mi
1h 23m£18–26
Margate to London City Airport (LCY) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Margate to London City Airport (LCY) is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Margate to London City Airport (LCY) is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Margate to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at London City Airport via New Cross Gate Station and Greenwich Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Margate to London City Airport (LCY) station. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at London City Airport DLR Station via Stratford International DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Margate and London City Airport (LCY) is 90 miles. The road distance is 73 miles.
The best way to get from Margate to London City Airport (LCY) without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £45 - £90.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Margate to London City Airport (LCY), including transfers.
Margate to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
The best way to get from Margate to London City Airport (LCY) is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £80 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Margate, England and London City Airport (LCY), England?
You can take a train from Margate to London City Airport DLR Station via Stratford International and Stratford International DLR Station in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Marine Terrace to New Cross Gate Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Margate to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
Train from Stratford International DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Marine Terrace to New Cross Gate Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Margate to London City-LCY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Margate to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.
Margate to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Margate to London City Airport (LCY) is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Margate to London City Airport (LCY).
There are 21307+ hotels available in London City Airport (LCY).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Margate and London City Airport (LCY). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














