There are 8 ways to get from Stansted to London City Airport (LCY) by taxi, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Stansted to Ebbsfleet Internationaltaxi
- Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Stratford International DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain Dlr
51 min£31–45Line 233 bus, line 132 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rogers Court to Eltham Bus Stationbus 233
- Take the bus from Eltham Station / Sherard Road to North Greenwich Stationbus 132
2h 36m£4–99Line 223 bus, bus, line 96 bus
- Take the bus from Flagstone Paving to Barrack Rowbus 223
- Take the bus from Garrick Street to Bus Stationbus B / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Woolwich Arsenal Stationbus 96
2h 23mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Stansted to London City-LCY22.8 mi
38 minDrive 22.8 mi
- Drive from Stansted to London City Airport (LCY)car 22.8 mi
38 min£6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Stansted to London City Airport (LCY)taxi 22.8 mi
38 min£55–70Line 223 bus, train via Stratford International DLR Station
- Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus 223
- Take the train from Gravesend to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Stratford International DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain Dlr
1h 34mLine 223 bus, train
- Take the bus from Flagstone Paving to Barrack Rowbus 223
- Take the train from Gravesend to Woolwich Arsenaltrain Rainham / ...
1h 40m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stansted to London City Airport (LCY) is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Stansted to London City Airport (LCY) is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £5 - £8.
No, there is no direct bus from Stansted to London City Airport (LCY) station. However, there are services departing from Flagstone Paving and arriving at Woolwich Arsenal Station via Garrick Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Stansted and London City Airport (LCY) is 30 miles. The road distance is 22.9 miles.
The best way to get from Stansted to London City Airport (LCY) without a car is to taxi and train which takes 51 min and costs £30 - £45.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Stansted to London City Airport (LCY), including transfers.
Stansted to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by 1st Bus Stop, depart from Flagstone Paving station.
Stansted to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by 1st Bus Stop, arrive at Barrack Row station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to London City Airport (LCY) is 23 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Stansted to London City Airport (LCY).
There are 21307+ hotels available in London City Airport (LCY).
What companies run services between Stansted, England and London City Airport (LCY), England?
You can take a bus from Flagstone Paving to London City Airport via Barrack Row, Garrick Street, Bus Station, Woolwich Arsenal Station, and Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station in around 2h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ebbsfleet International to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Gravesend to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Gravesend to Woolwich Arsenal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
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
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
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
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Gravesend to Woolwich Arsenal
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 01474 326777
- Website
- 1st Bus Stop
Bus from Flagstone Paving to Barrack Row
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- 1st Bus Stop
Bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Row
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- 1st Bus Stop
Bus from Flagstone Paving to Barrack Row
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- 1st Bus Stop
- Phone
- 01322 941020
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kent Fastrack
Bus from Garrick Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- Kent Fastrack
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Garrick Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Bus Station to Woolwich Arsenal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- 01322 918440
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kent Country
Bus from Garrick Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Kent Country
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Rogers Court to Eltham Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–55
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–55
Bus from Eltham Station / Sherard Road to North Greenwich Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–26
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–26
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Stansted to London City-LCY
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- £21–70
Indy Cabs Sittingbourne
- Phone
- +44 1795 350 035
- Website
- indycabs.co.uk
West Malling Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1732 845 535
- Website
- westmallingtaxis.co.uk
Indy Cabs Sittingbourne
- Phone
- +44 1795 350 035
- Website
- indycabs.co.uk
West Malling Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1732 845 535
- Website
- westmallingtaxis.co.uk
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