There are 8 ways to get from Westminster to London City Airport (LCY) by train, subway, bus, taxi, car, shuttle or towncar
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Subway, train via Canning Town station
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Take the subway from Westminster station to Canning Town station
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Take the train from Canning Town DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station
Subway, train
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Take the subway from St. James's Park station to Cannon Street station
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Take the train from Bank DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station
Bus, line 474 bus
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Take the bus from Charing Cross, Trafalgar SquareCharing Cross to Canning Town
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Take the line 474 bus from Canning Town to Silvertown, London City Airport
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Westminster to London City Airport (LCY)
Drive
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Drive from Westminster to London City Airport (LCY)
Shuttle
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Take a shuttle bus from Westminster to London City Airport
Towncar
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Take a town car from Westminster to London City Airport
Westminster to London City Airport (LCY) by train
The train journey time between Westminster and London City Airport (LCY) is around 21 min and covers a distance of around 6 miles. Operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), the Westminster to London City Airport (LCY) train service departs from Bank DLR Station and arrives in London City Airport DLR Station. Typically 830 trains 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 Westminster to London City Airport (LCY) is to train which costs £1 - £5 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Westminster to London City Airport (LCY) is to train which takes 21 min and costs £1 - £5.
No, there is no direct bus from Westminster to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Charing Cross, Trafalgar SquareCharing Cross and arriving at Silvertown, London City Airport via Canning Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bank DLR Station station and arriving at London City Airport DLR Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Westminster and London City Airport (LCY) is 8 miles. The road distance is 10 miles.
The best way to get from Westminster to London City Airport (LCY) without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs £1 - £5.
The train from Bank DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Westminster to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by London Buses, depart from Charing Cross, Trafalgar SquareCharing Cross station.
Westminster to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Bank DLR Station.
The best way to get from Westminster to London City Airport (LCY) is to train which takes 21 min and costs £1 - £5. Alternatively, you can bus and line 474 bus, which costs £4 and takes 1h.
- Distance: 8 miles
- Duration: 21 min
What companies run services between Westminster, England and London City Airport (LCY), England?
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Bank DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1 - £5 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westminster to London City Airport (LCY) via Canning Town in around 1h.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
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
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
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 Westminster station to Canning Town station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2 - £4
- Website
- London Underground (Tube)
Subway from St. James's Park station to Cannon Street station
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2 - £3
- Website
- London Underground (Tube)
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 Charing Cross, Trafalgar SquareCharing Cross to Canning Town
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Transport for London
Bus from Canning Town to Silvertown, London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Transport for London
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- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- £30 - £40
Tranzitt
- Phone
- +44 203 950 8070
- Website
- tranzitt.co.uk
Topcars minicab
- Phone
- +44 20 8520 1112
- Website
- topcarsminicab.co.uk
The Keen Group
- Phone
- +44 20 8875 4994
- Website
- thekeengroup.co.uk
Taxisnetwork
- Phone
- +44 20 3603 4135
- Website
- taxisnetwork.com
Station Cars Surrey
- Phone
- +44 20 8546 5555
- Website
- stationcarsnetwork.co.uk
Station Cars London
- Phone
- +44 20 8778 7878
- Website
- stationcarslondon.com
One-Number Taxi
- Phone
- +44 871 871 8710
- Website
- the-london-taxi.com
Ola UK
- Phone
- +44 77 8745 4870
- Website
- olacabs.com
MyLifyt London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 7005 0090
- Website
- mylifyt.com
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3633 1777
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
Dial-A-Cab
- Phone
- +44 20 7253 5000
- Website
- dialacab.co.uk
Com Cab
- Phone
- +44 20 7908 0271
- Website
- comcab.co.uk
Celine Travel Ltd
- Phone
- +44 20 8050 3595
- Website
- celine-minicab.co.uk
Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8659 9999
- Website
- gipsyhillminicabs.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Shuttle from Westminster to London City Airport
- Estimated price
- £40 - £55
Towncar from Westminster to London City Airport
- Estimated price
- £30 - £120
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Westminster to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by London Buses, arrive at Silvertown, London City Airport station.
Westminster 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 Westminster to London City Airport (LCY) is 10 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Westminster to London City Airport (LCY).
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