There are 5 ways to get from Royal Observatory to London City Airport (LCY) by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or foot
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Train
best- Take the train from Maze Hill to Woolwich Arsenaltrain London Cannon Street - Dartford / ...
- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to London City Airporttrain Dlr
27 min£3–6Line 129 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trafalgar Estate to London City Airportbus 129
42 min£1–35Taxi
- Take the taxi from Royal Observatory to London City Airport (LCY)taxi 5.4 mi
15 min£16–19Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Royal Observatory to London City-LCY5.4 mi
15 minWalk
- Take the walk from Royal Observatory to London City Airport (LCY)walk 4.6 mi
1h 29m
Royal Observatory to London City Airport (LCY) by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Royal Observatory to London City Airport (LCY) is to train which costs £2 - £6 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Royal Observatory to London City Airport (LCY) is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £16 - £19.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trafalgar Estate and arriving at London City Airport. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.
No, there is no direct train from Royal Observatory to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Maze Hill and arriving at London City Airport via Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Royal Observatory and London City Airport (LCY) is 5 miles.
The best way to get from Royal Observatory to London City Airport (LCY) without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs £2 - £6.
It takes approximately 27 min to get from Royal Observatory to London City Airport (LCY), including transfers.
Royal Observatory to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Trafalgar Estate station.
Royal Observatory to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maze Hill station.
The best way to get from Royal Observatory to London City Airport (LCY) is to train which takes 27 min and costs £2 - £6. Alternatively, you can line 129 bus, which costs £1 - £35 and takes 42 min.
What companies run services between Royal Observatory, England and London City Airport (LCY), England?
You can take a vehicle from Royal Observatory to London City Airport via Maze Hill and Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station in around 27 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Trafalgar Estate to London City Airport every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–35 and the journey takes 33 min.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Maze Hill to Woolwich Arsenal
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Maze Hill to Woolwich Arsenal
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
Train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £1–3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Trafalgar Estate to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–35
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–35
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Royal Observatory to London City-LCY
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- £16–19
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
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More Questions & Answers
Royal Observatory to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at London City Airport station.
Royal Observatory to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Woolwich Arsenal station.
There are 21307+ hotels available in London City Airport (LCY).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Royal Observatory and London City Airport (LCY). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













