There are 5 ways to get from Tower Hamlets to London City Airport (LCY) by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shadwell DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain Dlr
19 min£2–3Bus, line 474 bus
- Take the bus from Henriques Street to Canning Townbus 115 / ...
- Take the bus from Canning Town to London City Airportbus 474
45 min£3–44Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tower Hamlets to London City Airport (LCY)taxi 6 mi
16 min£65–80Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tower Hamlets to London City-LCY6 mi
16 minDrive 6 mi
- Drive from Tower Hamlets to London City Airport (LCY)car 6 mi
16 min£2–3
Tower Hamlets to London City Airport (LCY) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tower Hamlets to London City Airport (LCY) is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Tower Hamlets to London City Airport (LCY) is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £65 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Tower Hamlets to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Henriques Street and arriving at London City Airport via Canning Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shadwell DLR Station station and arriving at London City Airport DLR Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
The distance between Tower Hamlets and London City Airport (LCY) is 5 miles. The road distance is 6.1 miles.
The best way to get from Tower Hamlets to London City Airport (LCY) without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs £2 - £3.
The train from Shadwell DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Tower Hamlets to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Henriques Street station.
Tower Hamlets to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Shadwell DLR Station.
The best way to get from Tower Hamlets to London City Airport (LCY) is to train which takes 19 min and costs £2 - £3. Alternatively, you can bus and line 474 bus, which costs £2 - £45 and takes 45 min.
What companies run services between Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England and London City Airport (LCY), England?
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Shadwell DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Henriques Street to London City Airport via Canning Town in around 45 min.
- 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
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Henriques Street to Canning Town
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–29
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–29
Bus from Canning Town to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–16
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–16
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Bus from Henriques Street to Canning Town
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach London
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Tower Hamlets to London City-LCY
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- £65–80
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More Questions & Answers
Tower Hamlets to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Canning Town station.
Tower Hamlets to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at London City Airport DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tower Hamlets to London City Airport (LCY) is 6 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Tower Hamlets to London City Airport (LCY).
There are 21322+ hotels available in London City Airport (LCY).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tower Hamlets and London City Airport (LCY). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.