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

The cheapest way to get from River to London City Airport (LCY) is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from River to London City Airport (LCY) is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £17 - £25.

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

No, there is no direct bus from River to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Whitfield Hill Bottom and arriving at London City Airport via Bus Station, New Cross Gate Station and Greenwich Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

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

No, there is no direct train from River to London City Airport (LCY) station. However, there are services departing from Kearsney and arriving at London City Airport DLR Station via Dover Priory and Stratford International DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

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

The distance between River and London City Airport (LCY) is 78 miles. The road distance is 70.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from River to London City Airport (LCY) without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £35 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from River to London City Airport (LCY), including transfers.

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

River to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

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

River to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

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

The best way to get from River to London City Airport (LCY) is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 129 bus, which costs £17 - £75 and takes 3h 50m.

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

River to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.

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

River to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between River to London City Airport (LCY) is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from River to London City Airport (LCY).

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

There are 21200+ hotels available in London City Airport (LCY).

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

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

River to London City Airport (LCY) - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from River to London City Airport (LCY) by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain Dlr
2h 6m
£38–80
Drive 70.4 mi
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1. Drive from River to London City Airport (LCY)car 70.4 mi
1h 20m
£17–25
Bus, line 129 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to New Cross Gate Stationbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Greenwich Station to London City Airportbus 129
3h 50m
£18–74
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from River to London City-LCYrideshare 70.4 mi
1h 20m
Train via Gillingham
1. Take the train from Kearsney to Chathamtrain Dover Priory - London Victoria
2. Take the train from Chatham to Woolwich Arsenaltrain Rainham / ...
2h 36m
£33–67
Train, line 129 bus
1. Take the train from Kearsney to Bromley Southtrain Dover Priory - London Victoria
2. Take the bus from Lewisham Centre to London City Airportbus 129
3h 12m
£36–111

River to London City Airport (LCY) by train

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Distance: 78 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a train from Kearsney to London City Airport DLR Station via Dover Priory, Stratford International, and Stratford International DLR Station in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitfield Hill Bottom to London City Airport via Bus Station, New Cross Gate Station, and Greenwich Station in around 3h 50m.

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