There are 5 ways to get from Shell Centre to London City Airport (LCY) by subway, train, bus, taxi, 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.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Waterloo station to Canning Town stationsubway Jubilee
- Take the train from Canning Town DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain Dlr
29 min£8–25Drive 8.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Shell Centre to London City Airport (LCY)car 8.6 mi
25 min£3Subway, line 129 bus
- Take the subway from Waterloo station to North Greenwich stationsubway Jubilee
- Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to London City Airportbus 129
37 min£6–39Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shell Centre to London City Airport (LCY)taxi 8.6 mi
25 min£90–110Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shell Centre to London City-LCY8.6 mi
25 min
Shell Centre to London City Airport (LCY) by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shell Centre to London City Airport (LCY) is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Shell Centre to London City Airport (LCY) is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £90 - £110.
No, there is no direct train from Shell Centre station to London City Airport (LCY) station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at London City Airport DLR Station via Canning Town DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Shell Centre and London City Airport (LCY) is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.6 miles.
The best way to get from Shell Centre to London City Airport (LCY) without a car is to subway and train which takes 29 min and costs £7 - £25.
It takes approximately 29 min to get from Shell Centre to London City Airport (LCY), including transfers.
Shell Centre to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Waterloo station.
Shell Centre to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Canning Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shell Centre to London City Airport (LCY) is 9 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Shell Centre to London City Airport (LCY).
There are 21407+ hotels available in London City Airport (LCY).
What companies run services between Shell Centre, England and London City Airport (LCY), England?
There is no direct connection from Shell Centre to London City Airport (LCY). However, you can walk to Waterloo station, take the subway to Canning Town station, walk to Canning Town DLR Station, then take the train to London City Airport DLR Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shell Centre to London City Airport via Waterloo station, North Greenwich station, and North Greenwich Station in around 37 min.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Waterloo station to Canning Town station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–22
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Subway from Waterloo station to North Greenwich station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–19
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Canning Town DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from North Greenwich Station to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–21
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–21
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Shell Centre to London City-LCY
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- £90–110
ComCab London
- Phone
- +44 20 7908 0271
- Website
- comcab.com
Freenow
- Phone
- +44 20 3929 3786
- Website
- free-now.com
Gett UK
- Phone
- +44 20 7397 4300
- Website
- gett.com
Radio Taxis London
- Phone
- +44 20 7272 2626
- Website
- google.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shell Centre and London City Airport (LCY). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







