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How to get fromReading to London City Airport (LCY)by train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Reading to London City Airport (LCY) by train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Custom Housetrain train Elizabeth
    1h 14m
    £24–73

  2. Drive 49.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to London City Airport (LCY)car car 49.6 mi
    1h 22m
    £12–18

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Reading to London City-LCYrideshare rideshare 49.6 mi
    1h 22m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Reading to London City Airport (LCY)taxi taxi 49.6 mi
    1h 22m
    £140–170

  5. Train via Stratford

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Stratfordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
    1h 20m
    £24–65

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Reading to Custom Housetrain train Elizabeth
    1h 28m
    £34–73

  7. Train via Waterloo station

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain train Reading - London Waterloo
    2h
    £23–79

Reading to London City Airport (LCY) by train and bus

Calendar973Weekly Services
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 14m

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

You can take a train from Reading to London City Airport via London Paddington, Custom House, and Custom House Station in around 1h 14m.

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