How to get from London City Airport to Croydon Airport by DLR, bus and train?

From London City Airport to Croydon Airport by DLR, bus and train

To get from London City Airport to Croydon Airport in South Croydon, you’ll need to take one DLR line, one train line and one bus line: take the DLR DLR from London City Airport station to Bank station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the 119 bus from East Croydon Station (E7) station to The Colonnades / Croydon Airport (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is £14.25.

82min£14.25
Walk to DLR station
DLR - DLR
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 119119
Walk to Croydon Airport
Leaves from London City Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    London City Airport
    ID 9400ZZDLLCA2
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Bank
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Bank
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    London Bridge
    950 m • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Croydon Station (E7)
    ID E7
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 119119
    Wait for bus
    119
    Purley Way, Colonnades
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Colonnades / Croydon Airport (E)
    ID E
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Croydon Airport
    Walk to
    Croydon Airport
    Purley Way
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from London City Airport to Croydon Airport by DLR, bus and train via DLR, THAMESLINK and 289

To get from London City Airport to Croydon Airport in South Croydon, you’ll need to take one DLR line, one train line and one bus line: take the DLR DLR from London City Airport station to Bank station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the 289 bus from Purley Station (H) station to Airport House station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is £16.95.

81min£16.95
Walk to DLR station
DLR - DLR
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 289289
Walk to Croydon Airport
Leaves from London City Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    London City Airport
    ID 9400ZZDLLCA2
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Bank
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Bank
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    London Bridge
    950 m • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Three Bridges
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Purley
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Purley Station (H)
    ID H
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 289289
    Wait for bus
    289
    Elmers End
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airport House
    ID CS
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Croydon Airport
    Walk to
    Croydon Airport
    Purley Way
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from London City Airport to Croydon Airport

The distance between London City Airport, South Croydon and Croydon Airport, South Croydon is approximately 30.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from London City Airport to Croydon Airport by DLR, bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South Croydon – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to London City Airport

London City Airport is located at London City Airport, South Croydon and the nearest public transport station is Saville Road (E).

Bus stations close to London City Airport:

  • Saville Road (E)
  • Saville Road (B)
  • Fernhill Street (C)

DLR stations close to London City Airport:

  • Royal Albert
  • London City Airport
  • Beckton Park

Public transport stations close to Croydon Airport, South Croydon

Croydon Airport is located at Purley Way, South Croydon and the nearest public transport station is Coldharbour Road (NG).

Train stations close to Croydon Airport:

  • South Croydon
  • Sanderstead

Bus stations close to Croydon Airport:

  • Coldharbour Road (NG)
  • Imperial Way (N)
  • Imperial Way (S)

Related Routes

Alternative route from London City Airport to Croydon Airport by DLR, bus and train via DLR, THAMESLINK and 289

To get from London City Airport to Croydon Airport in South Croydon, you’ll need to take one DLR line, one train line and one bus line: take the DLR DLR from London City Airport station to Bank station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the 289 bus from Purley Station (H) station to Airport House station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is £16.95.

81min£16.95
Walk to DLR station
DLR - DLR
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 289289
Walk to Croydon Airport
Leaves from London City Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    London City Airport
    ID 9400ZZDLLCA2
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Bank
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Bank
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    London Bridge
    950 m • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Three Bridges
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Purley
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Purley Station (H)
    ID H
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 289289
    Wait for bus
    289
    Elmers End
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airport House
    ID CS
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Croydon Airport
    Walk to
    Croydon Airport
    Purley Way
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from London City Airport to Croydon Airport?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line DLR, Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line 119.

  • What is the alternative route to get from London City Airport to Croydon Airport?

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line DLR, Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line 289.

  • Is there a direct DLR between London City Airport and Croydon Airport?

    No, you’ll have to take one DLR line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which DLR line goes from London City Airport to Croydon Airport?

    The DLR DLR line goes from London City Airport station near London City Airport in North Woolwich to Bank station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Bank station near Croydon Airport in South Croydon.

  • How long does it take to travel from London City Airport to Croydon Airport by DLR, train and bus?

    The total travel time between London City Airport in North Woolwich and Croydon Airport in South Croydon by DLR, train and bus is about 1 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the DLR near London City Airport to get to Croydon Airport?

    Get on the DLR DLR from the London City Airport station near London City Airport in North Woolwich.

  • Where do I get off the DLR when travelling between London City Airport and Croydon Airport?

    Get off the DLR at the Bank stop, which is closest to Croydon Airport in South Croydon.

  • How much is the total DLR, train and bus fare from London City Airport to Croydon Airport?

    The ride from London City Airport to Croydon Airport costs £14.25.

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