Heathrow Airport to London City Airport Transfer
Book a Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London City Airport (LCY) transfer, or compare indirect Elizabeth line and DLR routes across London.
Route at a Glance
How to Get from Heathrow Airport to London City Airport
Travel from Heathrow Airport to London City Airport by booked transfer or indirect rail and DLR. The checked road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and 60 minutes before traffic. Heathrow’s fastest published public-transport combinations also take about 60 minutes and require changes.
Heathrow Airport to London City Airport Transfer Guide
This is a cross-London airport transfer from Heathrow Airport to London City Airport. A booked vehicle travels terminal to terminal. Public transport requires changes, most practically using the Elizabeth line toward Custom House followed by the DLR or another airport connection.
A booked transfer travels directly between the Heathrow arrival terminal and London City Airport. The checked road route is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and 60 minutes before traffic.
Heathrow publishes a 60-minute public-transport option using the Elizabeth line to Stratford, Jubilee line to Canning Town and DLR to London City Airport. A Custom House connection can also be practical when live routing supports it.
There is no direct train. Every public-transport option requires at least one change, and a flight connection needs additional margins for baggage, check-in and security.
Pickup at Heathrow Airport
For a booked transfer, collect baggage and follow the Heathrow terminal-specific meeting instructions in the confirmation. Public transport starts from the rail or Underground station serving Terminals 2 and 3, Terminal 4 or Terminal 5; use the correct station for the arrival terminal.
Drop-off in London City Airport
Use London City Airport (LCY) passenger terminal as the destination, not the City of London. A booked driver must follow the airport’s current legal drop-off arrangement. Public-transport passengers arrive at London City Airport DLR station beside the terminal.
Travel Time from Heathrow Airport to London City Airport
The checked 60-minute drive is a before-traffic estimate, not a guaranteed flight-connection time. Heathrow terminal circulation and cross-London congestion can extend it. Add separate margins for baggage, check-in and security at London City Airport.
Taxi from Heathrow Airport to London City Airport
Licensed London black cabs are available at ranks outside Heathrow terminals. The fare is metered, so time, distance and traffic affect the total. A booked transfer is separate and uses the live whole-vehicle quote for the exact terminals.
Public Transport from Heathrow Airport to London City Airport
Heathrow’s first 60-minute option uses Heathrow Express to Paddington, Bakerloo line to Baker Street, Jubilee line to Canning Town and DLR to London City Airport. Its second uses the Elizabeth line to Stratford, Jubilee line to Canning Town and the DLR.
There is no direct train. A checked alternative uses the Elizabeth line toward Custom House and an east-London connection, taking about 59 minutes. A Piccadilly, Jubilee and DLR route is published at about 75 minutes. Check live services before travel.
Private Transfer vs Taxi and Public Transport
A booked vehicle goes terminal to terminal without a scheduled-service interchange, although cross-London traffic affects it. The booking uses a live whole-vehicle quote.
Public transport can avoid some road congestion but requires changes and luggage handling. Compare the complete airport-to-airport journey, including station walking, waiting and airline deadlines.
Heathrow Airport to London City Airport Transfer Prices
Rail, Underground and DLR fares are priced per passenger and depend on payment method and current TfL rules. A black-cab fare is metered. Compare these with the live whole-vehicle transfer quote for the exact terminals and party.
Useful Information for Your Journey
Who Is This Transfer Best For?
A direct vehicle can suit flight connections, groups and heavy luggage. The Elizabeth line and DLR can suit passengers comfortable with changes and live journey planning. The Piccadilly route can be useful when its service pattern fits.
About London City Airport
London City Airport (LCY) is in Newham in east London. Its DLR station is named London City Airport and provides the final public-transport link to the passenger terminal. This is a separate airport, not the City of London business district.
London City Airport Terminal and DLR Station
The DLR station serves London City Airport directly. Heathrow’s recommended public-transport routes change at Canning Town after reaching east London by Elizabeth, Jubilee or Piccadilly line combinations. Follow airport signs from the station to the passenger terminal.
Transfer Information
Treat this as a self-transfer between separate airports. Allow time for immigration, baggage reclaim, ground travel, check-in, bag drop and security. Follow the London City airline’s deadlines rather than relying only on the 60-minute ground estimate.
Heathrow Airport to London City Airport FAQs
Helpful answers about transfers from Heathrow Airport to London City Airport.
Is there a direct train from Heathrow Airport to London City Airport?
No. Heathrow’s recommended options require changes. One uses the Elizabeth line to Stratford, Jubilee line to Canning Town and Docklands Light Railway to London City Airport, with a published ground journey of about 60 minutes.
Which station serves London City Airport?
London City Airport Docklands Light Railway station serves the passenger terminal. Do not confuse the airport with the City of London business district. Check live Docklands Light Railway information before starting the final leg.
What is the Custom House route to London City Airport?
The checked itinerary takes the Elizabeth line from Heathrow toward Custom House and continues to the airport by a short east-London connection. Verify the live route because the exact interchange can vary.
Where is my Heathrow pickup point for London City Airport?
The exact meeting point depends on the Heathrow arrival terminal and appears in the booking confirmation. Collect baggage first and follow those instructions rather than going to a rail or Underground station.
How much connection time should I allow at London City Airport?
Add immigration, baggage reclaim, variable ground travel, check-in, bag drop and security to the transport time. Follow the onward airline’s current deadline, especially when the flights are on separate tickets.