There are 5 ways to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Stratford by train, bus, taxi, towncar or foot
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Recommended option
Train • 13 min
£1 - £5
4 alternative options
Line 473 bus • 26 min
£2
Taxi • 8 min
£12 - £16
Towncar • 8 min
£30 - £120
Walk • 1h 18m
London City Airport (LCY) to Stratford by train
The train journey time between London City Airport (LCY) and Stratford is around 12 min and covers a distance of around 4 miles. The fastest train normally takes 12 min. Operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), the London City Airport (LCY) to Stratford train service departs from London City Airport DLR Station and arrives in Stratford High Street DLR Station. Typically 929 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Train route overview
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London City Airport (LCY) to Stratford train schedules
Trains departing Friday, June 18, 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Stratford is to line 473 bus, which costs £2 and takes 26 min.
The quickest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Stratford is to taxi which costs £12 - £16 and takes 8 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Silvertown, London City Airport and arriving at Stratford Broadway. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from London City Airport DLR Station station and arriving at Stratford High Street DLR Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Stratford is 3 miles.
The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Stratford without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs £1 - £5.
The train from London City Airport DLR Station to Stratford High Street DLR Station takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
London City Airport (LCY) to Stratford bus services, operated by London Buses, depart from Silvertown, London City Airport station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Stratford train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London City Airport DLR Station.
The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Stratford is to train which takes 13 min and costs £1 - £5. Alternatively, you can line 473 bus, which costs £2 and takes 26 min.
- Distance: 3.3 miles
- Duration: 13 min
What companies run services between London City Airport (LCY), England and Stratford, England?
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from London City Airport DLR Station to Stratford High Street DLR Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1 - £5 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, London Buses operates a bus from Silvertown, London City Airport to Stratford Broadway every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 26 min.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from London City Airport DLR Station to Stratford High Street DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 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
London’s bus network covers Greater London with a 24-hour service, allowing you to take in the famous monuments and streetscapes from an iconic red double-decker bus. All London buses are all cashless, so you will need an Oyster card, Travel card or use contactless payment. You can also purchase a one-day bus-only pass from Tube stations. On the bus, you only need to touch on with your Oyster card (not off).
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Bus from Silvertown, London City Airport to Stratford Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Transport for London
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- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Estimated price
- £12 - £16
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from London City Airport to Stratford
- Estimated price
- £30 - £120
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London City Airport (LCY) to Stratford bus services, operated by London Buses, arrive at Stratford Broadway station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Stratford train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Stratford High Street DLR Station.
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