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London City Airport
is only six (6) miles away from east of Central London, the nearest airport to
Central London.
With several public
transport options available, London City Airport is one of the most accessible
airports in London.
When travelling to
Central London, you must book a stay at bed and breakfast hotel in Gower
Street. Also, it is recommended to book an Oyster Card in
advance to save money and time in public transportation.
What Is an Oyster Card?
An Oyster card is a rechargeable
smartcard that can be used in public transportation such as DLR, National Rail
Services within London, and other public transport options.
Check out this link https://www.tripsavvy.com/the-best-travel-oystercard-for-visitors-1583186
to know more about Oyster Cards.
Transportation Options in Travelling to Central London
from London City Airport:
DLR and Tube from London City Airport to Central
London
If you are on a
budget and you don’t carry a lot of luggage, taking DLR is the best choice for
you. It is a cheap and fast way to travel to/from Central London.
What Is DLR?
DLR stands for Docklands
Light Railway which takes you to tube stations like Bank, Canning Town, and
Stratford.
DLR Journey Time
and Frequency
The journey time from
London City airport takes a maximum of 22 minutes.
On Mondays to
Saturdays, the DLR trains run every 10 minutes from 5:30 A.M. to 12:15 A.M. During
Sundays, the trains run from 7 A.M. to 11:15 P.M.
DLR Fare Cost
DLR tickets cost £4.50
(€5.10) for adults aged 16 and above. Child fares are applicable to children
aged under 16. Children aged 11 below are free.
Bus from London City Airport to Central London
There are two local
bus routes that you can take, which are line 473 and line 474.
Line 473 goes to North
Woolwich and Stratford, and line 474 goes to Canning Town, East Ham, and Manor
Park.
You may use Oyster
Card in riding public buses around Central London.
You can also read: Things
to do in London for a perfect family tour
Other Transport Options from London City Airport to Central
London
Taxi
Outside the airport,
you can see a line of black cabs that you can take in going to Central London.
Great if you prefer a more private space and if you carry lots of luggage.
Taxi fares are
metered, the minimum cost of a black cab is £2.60. If you have booked a hotel near Covent Garden
in London, it takes about 30 minutes to reach there.
Booking a
Private Transfer Online
Private transfer is reliable and affordable transport in London. The driver waits for you at the
airport and takes you to your destination place.
You may book it
online at https://getbytransfer.com/.
Renting a Car
If you prefer to travel
around Central London on your own, renting a car online is also an option; also
great if you are travelling in a group.
You may check out
this website to book a car in advance: https://www.economycarrentals.com/en-gb?x02=726.
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