There are 4 ways to get from Rye to London City Airport (LCY) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Rye to Ashford Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Stratford International DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain Dlr
1h 33m£36–74Drive 62 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rye to London City Airport (LCY)car 62 mi
1h 27m£16–22Train, line 208 bus, line 129 bus
- Take the train from Hastings to Orpingtontrain
- Take the bus from Orpington Station to Lewisham Centrebus 208
- Take the bus from Lewisham Centre to London City Airportbus 129
4h 34m£31–105Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rye to London City-LCY62 mi
1h 27m
Rye to London City Airport (LCY) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rye to London City Airport (LCY) is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Rye to London City Airport (LCY) is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £15 - £22.
No, there is no direct train from Rye to London City Airport (LCY) station. However, there are services departing from Rye and arriving at London City Airport DLR Station via Ashford International and Stratford International DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Rye and London City Airport (LCY) is 70 miles. The road distance is 62.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rye to London City Airport (LCY) without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £35 - £75.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Rye to London City Airport (LCY), including transfers.
Rye to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Southern, depart from Rye station.
Rye to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Ashford International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rye to London City Airport (LCY) is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Rye to London City Airport (LCY).
There are 21301+ hotels available in London City Airport (LCY).
What companies run services between Rye, East Sussex, England and London City Airport (LCY), England?
You can take a train from Rye to London City Airport DLR Station via Ashford International, Stratford International, and Stratford International DLR Station in around 1h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Rye to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Ashford International to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–55
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Hastings to Orpington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–55
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
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
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Orpington Station to Lewisham Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Lewisham Centre to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rye to London City-LCY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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