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London City Airport to London City — Transport Guide 2026

London City (LCY) is 6 miles east of Central London — closest airport to Canary Wharf + The City. DLR to Bank in 22 min for £3.60 (contactless). Direct DLR station INSIDE the terminal.

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Last updated: 2026-08

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Cheapest
DLR (£3.60)
Fastest
DLR — 22 min to Bank

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DLR to Bank / Canning Town

metro · Best for: Fastest + cheapest
Cost
£3.60 off-peak (£4.10 peak)
Time
22 min to Bank
Frequency
Every 8-10 min · 05:30-00:30
DLR station inside terminal.

Black cab

taxi · Best for: Direct + groups
Cost
£40-60 to Central
Time
25-50 min
Frequency
On-demand

Uber / Bolt

ride share · Best for: App-based door-to-door
Cost
£25-45
Time
25-50 min
Frequency
On-demand

Hotel shuttles

shuttle · Best for: Canary Wharf + City hotels
Cost
Free (with booking) / £8-15
Time
20-45 min
Frequency
Varies

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No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of London City (LCY)

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Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is London City Airport from London City?
London City Airport (LCY) is 10 km from London City city centre.
What is the cheapest way from LCY to London City?
DLR (£3.60)
What is the fastest way from LCY to London City?
DLR — 22 min to Bank