There are 6 ways to get from Maidstone to London City Airport (LCY) by train, bus, taxi, car or towncar
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Train
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Take the train from Maidstone West to Strood
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Take the train from Strood to Woolwich Arsenal
Train via Stratford International DLR Station
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Take the train from Maidstone West to Strood
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Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
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Take the train from Stratford International DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station
Bus, train, line 473 bus
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Take the bus from Maidstone, King Street to Ashford International station
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Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford International
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Take the line 473 bus from Stratford Bus Station to Silvertown, London City Airport
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Maidstone to London City Airport (LCY)
Drive
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Drive from Maidstone to London City Airport (LCY)
Towncar
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Take a town car from Maidstone to London City Airport
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to London City Airport (LCY) is to drive which costs £9 - £15 and takes 46 min.
The quickest way to get from Maidstone to London City Airport (LCY) is to taxi which costs £90 - £110 and takes 46 min.
No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to London City Airport (LCY) station. However, there are services departing from Maidstone West and arriving at London City Airport DLR Station via Strood and Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Maidstone and London City Airport (LCY) is 26 miles. The road distance is 37.6 miles.
The best way to get from Maidstone to London City Airport (LCY) without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £16 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Maidstone to London City Airport (LCY), including transfers.
Maidstone to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by South Eastern Trains Service, depart from Maidstone West station.
Maidstone to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Woolwich Arsenal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to London City Airport (LCY) is 38 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Maidstone to London City Airport (LCY).
There are 1751+ hotels available in London City Airport (LCY). Prices start at £75 per night.

- Distance: 26.1 miles
- Duration: 1h 40m
What companies run services between Maidstone, England and London City Airport (LCY), England?
You can take a train from Maidstone to London City Airport (LCY) via Strood and Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station in around 1h 40m.

- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Maidstone West to Strood
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5 - £16
- Schedules at
- National Rail
- Schedules at
- South Eastern Trains Service
- Anytime
- £5 - £8
- 1st Class
- £11 - £16
Train from Strood to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12 - £26
- Schedules at
- National Rail
- Schedules at
- South Eastern Trains Service
- Anytime
- £12 - £18
- 1st Class
- £18 - £26
Train from Ashford International to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £23 - £45
- Schedules at
- National Rail
- Schedules at
- South Eastern Trains Service
- Anytime
- £23 - £35
- 1st Class
- £30 - £45

- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Strood to Woolwich Arsenal
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10 - £13
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- £10 - £13

- 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

- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- southeast.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Maidstone, King Street to Ashford International station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Stagecoach South East

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 Stratford Bus Station to Silvertown, London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Transport for London
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- £90 - £110
SMB Maidstone Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1622 765 555
- Website
- smbmaidstonecabs.co.uk
Express Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1622 222 222
- Website
- expresscabs.co.uk
Cavalier Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1622 754 000
Apollo Taxis Maidstone
- Phone
- +44 1622 88 20 20
- Website
- apollo-taxi.co.uk

- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Maidstone to London City Airport
- Estimated price
- £70
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