There are 6 ways to get from Staines to London City Airport (LCY) by train, subway, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Staines to London Waterlootrain Windsor & Eton Riverside - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the subway from Waterloo station to Canning Town stationsubway Jubilee
1h 7m£15–40Line 117 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Staines station to The Bellbus 117
- Take the bus from The Bell to Charing Crossbus N9
- Take the bus from Charing Cross to Canning Townbus N15
3h 9m£6–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Staines to London City-LCY27.1 mi
1h 4mDrive 27.1 mi
- Drive from Staines to London City Airport (LCY)car 27.1 mi
1h 4m£7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Staines to London City Airport (LCY)taxi 27.1 mi
1h 4m£85–110Train
- Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford (London)train Heathrow Terminal 5 - Shenfield
- Take the train from Stratford DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain Dlr
1h 43m£20–37
Staines to London City Airport (LCY) by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Staines to London City Airport (LCY) is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Staines to London City Airport (LCY) is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Staines station to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Staines station and arriving at London City Airport via The Bell, Charing Cross and Canning Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Staines to London City Airport (LCY) station. However, there are services departing from Staines and arriving at London City Airport DLR Station via Waterloo station and Canning Town DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
The distance between Staines and London City Airport (LCY) is 28 miles. The road distance is 27.2 miles.
The best way to get from Staines to London City Airport (LCY) without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 7m and costs £14 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Staines to London City Airport (LCY), including transfers.
Staines to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by First Bus London, depart from Staines station.
Staines to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Staines station.
The best way to get from Staines to London City Airport (LCY) is to line 117 bus and bus which takes 3h 9m and costs £5 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 1h 43m.
What companies run services between Staines, England and London City Airport (LCY), England?
You can take a bus from Staines station to London City Airport via The Bell, Charing Cross, and Canning Town in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Staines station to London City Airport DLR Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, Stratford (London), and Stratford DLR Station in around 1h 43m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Staines to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- South Western Railway
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
- £5–20
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
Train from Stratford DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- London United
Bus from Staines station to The Bell
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- London United
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metroline Travel
Bus from The Bell to Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Metroline Travel
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Charing Cross to Canning Town
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–50
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Bus from Charing Cross to Canning Town
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach London
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Staines to London City-LCY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- £85–110
Abbey Cars Group
- Phone
- +44 20 8890 3333
Feltham Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8893 2222
- Website
- felthamstationcars.co.uk
Feltham Taxi Minicab
- Phone
- +44 20 3000 7606
- Website
- felthamtaximinicab.co.uk
Prime Taxis Farnham
- Phone
- +44 1252 507777
- Website
- farnham-taxis.com
Hounslow Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3 7406490
- Website
- hounslowairporttransfers.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Staines to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by First Bus London, arrive at The Bell station.
Staines to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Staines to London City Airport (LCY) is 27 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Staines 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 Staines and London City Airport (LCY). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















