There are 5 ways to get from Shortlands to London City Airport (LCY) by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shortlands to Peckham Ryetrain
- Take the train from Peckham Rye to Shadwelltrain
- Take the train from Shadwell DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain Dlr
1h 6m£8–17Line 208 bus, line 129 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Farwig Lane to Lewisham Centrebus N199 / ...
- Take the bus from Lewisham Centre to London City Airportbus 129
1h 19m£3–47Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shortlands to London City Airport (LCY)taxi 11.2 mi
27 min£29–35Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shortlands to London City-LCY11.2 mi
27 minDrive 11.2 mi
- Drive from Shortlands to London City Airport (LCY)car 11.2 mi
27 min£3–4
Shortlands to London City Airport (LCY) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shortlands to London City Airport (LCY) is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Shortlands to London City Airport (LCY) is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £29 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Shortlands to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Farwig Lane and arriving at London City Airport via Lewisham Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Shortlands to London City Airport (LCY) station. However, there are services departing from Shortlands and arriving at London City Airport DLR Station via Peckham Rye and Shadwell DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Shortlands and London City Airport (LCY) is 14 miles. The road distance is 11.2 miles.
The best way to get from Shortlands to London City Airport (LCY) without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £8 - £17.
It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Shortlands to London City Airport (LCY), including transfers.
Shortlands to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Farwig Lane station.
Shortlands to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Shortlands station.
The best way to get from Shortlands to London City Airport (LCY) is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £8 - £17. Alternatively, you can line 208 bus and line 129 bus, which costs £2 - £50 and takes 1h 19m.
What companies run services between Shortlands, England and London City Airport (LCY), England?
You can take a train from Shortlands to London City Airport DLR Station via Peckham Rye, Shadwell, and Shadwell DLR Station in around 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Farwig Lane to London City Airport via Lewisham Centre in around 1h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Shortlands to Peckham Rye
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- London Overground
Train from Peckham Rye to Shadwell
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–8
- Website
- London Overground
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
Train from Shadwell DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Bus from Farwig Lane to Lewisham Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach London
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Lewisham Centre to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Shortlands to London City-LCY
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- £29–35
Anerley Minicab Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0222
- Website
- anerleyminicab.co.uk
Bromley South Cars Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8464 4441
Cannon Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8777 8888
- Website
- cannoncars.co.uk
Beckenham Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0223
- Website
- beckenhamcar.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Shortlands to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Lewisham Centre station.
Shortlands to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Peckham Rye station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shortlands to London City Airport (LCY) is 11 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Shortlands to London City Airport (LCY).
There are 21307+ hotels available in London City Airport (LCY).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shortlands and London City Airport (LCY). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.