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How to get from London City Airport to London Blackfriars Railway Station by DLR and Tube?

From London City Airport to London Blackfriars Railway Station by DLR and Tube

To get from London City Airport to London Blackfriars Railway Station in London, take the DLR DLR from London City Airport station to West Ham station. Next, take the DISTRICT Tube from West Ham station to Blackfriars station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is £3.70.

48min£3.70
DLR - DLR
Tube - DISTRICT
Walk to London Blackfriars Railway Station
Leaves from London City Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from DLR station
    Start from DLR station
    London City Airport
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Stratford International
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    West Ham
    ID 940GZZDLWHM
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    West Ham
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Wimbledon
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Blackfriars
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to London Blackfriars Railway Station
    Walk to
    London Blackfriars Railway Station
    Blackfriars Bridge
    240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From London City Airport to London Blackfriars Railway Station by bus and train

To get from London City Airport to London Blackfriars Railway Station in London, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 474 bus from London City Airport (J) station to Custom House Station (C) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the THAMESLINK train from Farringdon station to Blackfriars station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is £5.45.

40min£5.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 474474
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - THAMESLINK
Walk to London Blackfriars Railway Station
Leaves from London City Airport (J)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    London City Airport (J)
    ID J
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 474474
    Wait for bus
    474
    Canning Town, Barking Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Custom House Station (C)
    ID C
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Custom House - Dkt
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Heathrow Terminal 4
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackfriars
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to London Blackfriars Railway Station
    Walk to
    London Blackfriars Railway Station
    Blackfriars Bridge
    240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from London City Airport to London Blackfriars Railway Station

The distance between London City Airport, London and London Blackfriars Railway Station, London is approximately 13.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from London City Airport to London Blackfriars Railway Station by DLR and Tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – 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, London and the nearest public transport station is London City Airport (J).

Bus stations close to London City Airport:

  • London City Airport (J)
  • Saville Road (E)
  • Saville Road (B)

River Bus stations close to London City Airport:

  • Woolwich Ferry North Pier

DLR stations close to London City Airport:

  • Royal Albert
  • Pontoon Dock
  • Beckton Park

Public transport stations close to London Blackfriars Railway Station, London

London Blackfriars Railway Station is located at Blackfriars Bridge, London and the nearest public transport station is Blackfriars Station / North Entrance (J).

Tube stations close to London Blackfriars Railway Station:

  • Mansion House

Train stations close to London Blackfriars Railway Station:

  • Blackfriars
  • City Thameslink

Bus stations close to London Blackfriars Railway Station:

  • Blackfriars Station / North Entrance (J)
  • Blackfriars (B)
  • Blackfriars Station (A)

River Bus stations close to London Blackfriars Railway Station:

  • Blackfriars Pier
  • Bankside Pier

From London City Airport to London Blackfriars Railway Station by bus and train

To get from London City Airport to London Blackfriars Railway Station in London, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 474 bus from London City Airport (J) station to Custom House Station (C) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the THAMESLINK train from Farringdon station to Blackfriars station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is £5.45.

40min£5.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 474474
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - THAMESLINK
Walk to London Blackfriars Railway Station
Leaves from London City Airport (J)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    London City Airport (J)
    ID J
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 474474
    Wait for bus
    474
    Canning Town, Barking Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Custom House Station (C)
    ID C
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Custom House - Dkt
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Heathrow Terminal 4
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackfriars
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to London Blackfriars Railway Station
    Walk to
    London Blackfriars Railway Station
    Blackfriars Bridge
    240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from London City Airport to London Blackfriars Railway Station?

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line DLR, Bus line DISTRICT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from London City Airport to London Blackfriars Railway Station?

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 474, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • Is there a direct DLR between London City Airport and London Blackfriars Railway Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one DLR line and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which DLR line goes from London City Airport to London Blackfriars Railway Station?

    The DLR DLR line goes from Stratford International station near London City Airport in North Woolwich to West Ham station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line till West Ham station near London Blackfriars Railway Station in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from London City Airport to London Blackfriars Railway Station by DLR and Tube?

    The total travel time between London City Airport in North Woolwich and London Blackfriars Railway Station in London by DLR and Tube is about 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the DLR near London City Airport to get to London Blackfriars Railway Station?

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

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

    Get off the DLR at the West Ham station, which is closest to London Blackfriars Railway Station in London.

  • When is the first DLR from London City Airport to London Blackfriars Railway Station?

    The first DLR from London City Airport in North Woolwich to London Blackfriars Railway Station in London is Dockland Light Railway. It leaves the London City Airport station at 00:05.

  • How much is the DLR fare from London City Airport to London Blackfriars Railway Station?

    The ride from London City Airport to London Blackfriars Railway Station costs £3.70.