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Typical cost and journey time from London City into central London.
DLR
CheapestFastestCost
About £3contactless
Time
About 22 min to Bank
- Hours
- About 5:30am–12:30am
- Where to find it
- London City Airport DLR station, connected to the terminal.
- Good to know
- Change at Custom House for the Elizabeth line to the West End.
Black cab
Cost
About £30–50
Time
25–45 min
- Hours
- 24/7
- Where to find it
- Taxi rank outside the terminal.
Uber / Bolt
Cost
About £25–40
Time
25–45 min
- Hours
- 24/7
- Where to find it
- Pick-up area outside the terminal.
Our pick
The DLR is quick and cheap to the City and Canary Wharf. It's the closest airport to central London.
Quick answers
The questions people ask most about London City.
What's the cheapest way from London City to central London?
DLR: About £3 (contactless), taking about 22 min to Bank.
How much is a taxi from LCY to central London?
About £30–50. The ride takes 25–45 min.
What hours does the DLR run?
About 5:30am–12:30am.
Where do Uber / Bolt pick up at London City?
Pick-up area outside the terminal. Expect to pay about £25–40.
Where do I catch the DLR?
London City Airport DLR station, connected to the terminal.
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