There are 7 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
Cheapest option
Line 80 bus, subway, train
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Take the line 80 bus from Belmont, Gatton Close to Morden
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Take the subway from Morden station to Bank station
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Take the train from Bank DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station
5 alternative options
Train, line 474 bus
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Take the train from Sutton (London) to Farringdon
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Take the train from Farringdon Without to Custom House
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Take the line 474 bus from Custom House Station to Silvertown, London City Airport
Bus, line 75 bus, line 54 bus
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Take the bus from Sutton Police Station to Croydon, Delta Point
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Take the line 75 bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Lewisham Centre
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Take the line 54 bus from Lewisham Centre to Woolwich Arsenal Station
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
Sutton to London City Airport (LCY) by train and subway
The journey time between Sutton and London City Airport (LCY) is around 53 min and covers a distance of around 23 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 4 min. Operated by Southern Service, London Underground (Tube) and Dockland Light Railway (DLR), the Sutton to London City Airport (LCY) service departs from Sutton (London) and arrives in London City Airport DLR Station. Typically 214 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sutton to London City Airport (LCY) is to line 80 bus and subway and train which costs £4 - £11 and takes 1h 26m.
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 53 min.
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 53 min and costs £9 - £22.
It takes approximately 53 min 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 1751+ hotels available in London City Airport (LCY). Prices start at £75 per night.

- Distance: 15.2 miles
- Duration: 53 min
What companies run services between Sutton, England and London City Airport (LCY), England?
You can take a bus from Sutton to London City Airport (LCY) via Croydon, Delta Point, West Croydon Bus Station, Lewisham Centre, Woolwich Arsenal Station, and Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station in around 2h 4m.

- 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

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 Morden station to Bank station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 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
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
Train from Bank DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 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
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Sutton (London) to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7 - £9
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- £7 - £9

- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Farringdon Without to Custom House
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2 - £4
- Website
- Elizabeth Line
- Offpeak (Contactless or Oyster)
- £2 - £4
- Peak (Contactless or Oyster)
- £3 - £6

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 Custom House Station to Silvertown, London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Transport for London
Bus from Belmont, Gatton Close to Morden
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Transport for London
Bus from Sutton Police Station to Croydon, Delta Point
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Transport for London
Bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Lewisham Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Transport for London
Bus from Lewisham Centre to Woolwich Arsenal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Transport for London
- 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
- £70
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