There are 6 ways to get from Sutton to London City Airport (LCY) by train, subway, 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 option
Train, subway
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Take the train from Sutton (London) to London Bridge
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Take the subway from London Bridge station to Canning Town station
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Take the train from Canning Town DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station
5 alternative options
Train, subway, line 473 bus
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Take the train from Sutton (London) to London Victoria
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Take the subway from Victoria station to Plaistow station
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Take the line 473 bus from Plaistow, Victoria Road to Silvertown, London City Airport
Train
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Take the train from Sutton (London) to London Blackfriars
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Take the train from London Blackfriars to Woolwich Arsenal
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Sutton to London City Airport (LCY)
Drive
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Drive from Sutton to London City Airport (LCY)
Towncar
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Take a town car from Sutton to London City Airport
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sutton to London City Airport (LCY) is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 43 min.
The quickest way to get from Sutton to London City Airport (LCY) is to taxi which costs £50 - £65 and takes 43 min.
No, there is no direct train from Sutton to London City Airport (LCY) station. However, there are services departing from Sutton (London) and arriving at London City Airport DLR Station via London Bridge station and Canning Town DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Sutton and London City Airport (LCY) is 15 miles. The road distance is 20.7 miles.
The best way to get from Sutton to London City Airport (LCY) without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 5m and costs £9 - £22.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Sutton to London City Airport (LCY), including transfers.
Sutton to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Southern Service, depart from Sutton (London) station.
Sutton 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 Sutton to London City Airport (LCY) is 21 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Sutton to London City Airport (LCY).
There are 3414+ hotels available in London City Airport (LCY). Prices start at £75 per night.
- Distance: 15.2 miles
- Duration: 1h 5m
What companies run services between Sutton, England and London City Airport (LCY), England?
You can take a train from Sutton to London City Airport (LCY) via London Blackfriars and Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station in around 1h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Sutton (London) to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6 - £14
- Website
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Anytime Standard
- £6 - £9
- Anytime 1st Class
- £10 - £14
Train from Sutton (London) to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5 - £12
- Website
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Anytime Standard
- £5 - £8
- Anytime 1st Class
- £8 - £12
Comprised of 11 lines and 270 stations, the London Underground (known to locals as the Tube) is the most popular way to navigate the English capital, including to/from Heathrow Airport via the Piccadilly Line. Purchase an Oyster card (an electronic smartcard that you use to touch on and off at Tube stations) at any station for the cheapest fares. Most stations have WiFi, but not all trains and stations are air-conditioned. On weekends, a 24-hour service runs on selected lines.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from London Bridge station to Canning Town station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2 - £3
- Website
- London Underground (Tube)
Subway from Victoria station to Plaistow station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2 - £4
- Website
- London Underground (Tube)
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Canning Town DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Sutton (London) to London Blackfriars
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6 - £9
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- £6 - £9
Train from London Blackfriars to Woolwich Arsenal
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5 - £7
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- £5 - £7
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 Plaistow, Victoria Road to Silvertown, London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Transport for London
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- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- £50 - £65
Sutton Mini Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3642 3276
- Website
- stationcars247.co.uk
Clocktower Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8643 2255
- Website
- clocktowercarsuk.com
Cheam Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3642 6174
- Website
- cheamairporttransfer.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Sutton to London City Airport
- Estimated price
- £30 - £120
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