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◊Transport for London website:  www.tfl.gov.uk London Underground:  TubeMap UK Public transport website: www.pti.org.uk.
For help with bus or coach travel in the UK visit www.gobycoach.com. •For Accommodation in London and beyond, see OmniTravel
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London City (LCY):  Location: 4 km/6 miles E of the City centre in the Docklands area. 
By Taxi & Limo:
Regular Taxi £24/30 mins to the West End, £7-13/15 mins to Canary Wharf, £15-20 to the City of London & to ExCel (conference & exhibition centre) 5 mins/£7. There is a ComputerCab desk in the concourse (credit card hotline 020 7432 1432) and a taxi rank on the forecourt.
Ambassador Services Offer you quality, reliability and comfort, and specialise in airport transfers for 1 - 8 people and coaches for larger groups. Visit our or call us on +44 (0) 1279 731144 to obtain a quote and/or make a booking.
Black Cab London To avoid queues for taxis, you can book your taxi in advance through Black Cab London (0800 169 5296 from the UK or 1-877 405 7622 from the USA). No waiting charges are incurred as all flights are monitored by reservation staff. Black Cab London can also arrange your return journey to London City Airport at the time of booking.
British Airport Cars tel +44 (0)1634309660.
Airports Direct For professional and reliable airport transfer/taxi service from all major UK airports to milton keynes and surrounding areas see www.airportsdirectmk.com all major credit cards accepted.


By Bus:
London Bus 473 serves Stratford, Silvertown, North Woolwich & Prince Regent Station ~every 10 mins.
London Bus 474 serves Canning Town, N Woolwich & E Beckton.
Bus 69 (& N69 at night) 24 hr service runs from outside the airport to Canning town Station (for connections via the Jubilee line, the DLR or Silverlink Metro for stations as far as Richmond), Plaistow, Stratford, Leytonstone, Leyton and Walthamstow central station. At night they run ~every 30 mins and up to every 10 mins during the day.
Shuttle Buses Run every 10 mins to Canning Town, Canary Wharf & Liverpool Street Station - see below

By Train: 
The nearest rail stations to the airport are Silvertown and City Airport station, which is a 5 minute walk from the terminal. For further info on train times call the National Rail Enquiry service on 08457 48 49 50.
Airport shuttle buses run from the front of the terminal connect the airport with the Underground, Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and Mainline train stations. Tickets for shuttle buses can be purchased from machines near the bus stop or from the driver. Alternatively, buy a one-day travelcard (suitable for buses, trains, DLR and Underground) from the British Hotel Reservation Desk, opposite the Intl Arrivals door.
The green shuttle bus Runs to Canning Town Station (£3/5-10 mins), where you can pick up the Jubilee Line on the Underground, the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) or the Silverlink train service to places like Richmond, Camden Road or West Hampstead. It runs Mon-Fri 0608-2133 every 10 mins, Sat 0608-1058 every 10 mins & Sun 1053-2133 also every 10 mins. For info call 020 7646 0088.
The blue shuttle bus goes to Liverpool Street Station (£6), via Canary Wharf (£3.50). At Canary Wharf, you can take the Jubilee Line on the Underground or the DLR into the centre of town. The bus journey takes 10 mins to Canary Wharf and costs £3.50 adults, £1 children. For those staying on until Liverpool Street, the journey takes ~30 mins. From Liverpool Street Station you can take the Central, Jubilee, Circle, Metropolitan & Hammersmith & City Lines on the Underground into town, plus mainline services.
Silverlink Metro Trains These trains run every 30 mins from Canning Town to Richmond. Tel 0845 7484 950.
Docklands Light Railway (DLR) Runs from Canning Town to Tower Hill, Cannon St, Poplar & Limehouse in the West to Custom House & Beckton in the East.
Underground   TubeMap

Rental Cars: AVIS 020 7476 7151, Hertz  7476 9646 & EUROPCAR 7476 0309. ●Car Hire London City Airport,argus Car Rentals & Affordable Car Parking: Main Car Park: 0-1 hr £2.50, 1-2 hrs £5, 2-5 hrs £8, 5-24 hrs £17. £17 per additional day. Short Stay Car Park: 0-1 hr £3.50, 1-2 hrs £6, 2-5 hrs £9, 5-24 hrs £21. £21 per additional day. Airport Parking Shop Compare airport parking and get the best deal at Airport Parking Shop.  Airport Tel No: 020 7646 0900 and 020 7646 0000 or 0088.  NOTES:  Left luggage available at £2 per 24 hrs.  Airport Web Site: www.londoncityairport.com.  Updated Apr05 ADV.  VISITED AIRPORT  [back].[top]



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