There are 3 ways to get from Folkestone to London City Airport (LCY) by train, car or towncar
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Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
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Take the train from Stratford International DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station
Cheapest option
Towncar
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Take a town car from Folkestone to London City Airport
1 alternative option
Drive
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Drive from Folkestone to London City Airport (LCY)
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Folkestone to London City Airport (LCY) is to drive, which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 16m.
The quickest way to get from Folkestone to London City Airport (LCY) is to train which costs £30 - £60 and takes 1h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to London City Airport (LCY) station. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at London City Airport DLR Station via Stratford International DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
The distance between Folkestone and London City Airport (LCY) is 57 miles. The road distance is 70 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to London City Airport (LCY) without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £30 - £60.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Folkestone to London City Airport (LCY), including transfers.
Folkestone to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by South Eastern Trains Service, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone 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 Folkestone to London City Airport (LCY) is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Folkestone to London City Airport (LCY).
There are 2636+ hotels available in London City Airport (LCY). Prices start at £75 per night.
- Distance: 56.7 miles
- Duration: 1h 9m
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and London City Airport (LCY), England?
You can take a train from Folkestone to London City Airport (LCY) via Stratford International and Stratford International DLR Station in around 1h 9m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29 - £55
- Schedules at
- National Rail
- Schedules at
- South Eastern Trains Service
- Anytime
- £29 - £45
- 1st Class
- £35 - £55
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Stratford International DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1 - £5
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
- Oyster or Contactless Off Peak Time Fare
- £2
- Oyster or Contactless Peak Time Fare
- £2
- Cash Fare
- £5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Folkestone to London City Airport
- Estimated price
- £30 - £120
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