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

By DLR, bus and train

To get from London City Airport to Margate in Margate, 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 Stratford International DLR station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the 8A bus from Nayland Rock, Westbrook station to Cecil Square, Margate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Walk to DLR station
DLR - DLR
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 8A8A
Leaves from London City Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    London City Airport
    ID 9400ZZDLLCA2
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Stratford International
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Stratford International DLR
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford International
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Margate
    81 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nayland Rock, Westbrook
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8A8A
    Wait for bus
    8A
    Northdown Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Cecil Square, Margate
    Ride to bus station
    Cecil Square, Margate
    ID F
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By DLR and train

To get from London City Airport to Margate in Margate, take the DLR DLR from London City Airport station to Stratford International DLR station. Next, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Stratford International station to Margate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Walk to DLR station
DLR - DLR
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Margate
Leaves from London City Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    London City Airport
    ID 9400ZZDLLCA2
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Stratford International
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Stratford International DLR
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford International
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Margate
    81 min
  • 7
    Walk to Margate
    Walk to
    Margate
    Cecil Square
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from London City Airport to Margate

The distance between London City Airport, Margate and Margate, Margate is approximately 90.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from London City Airport to Margate by DLR, bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Margate – 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, Margate 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)

DLR stations close to London City Airport:

  • King George V
  • King George V.
  • Royal Albert

Public transport stations close to Margate, Margate

Margate is located at Cecil Square, Margate and the nearest public transport station is Marine Terrace, Margate.

Bus stations close to Margate:

  • Marine Terrace, Margate
  • Mill Lane, Margate
  • Cecil Square, Margate

Related Routes

By DLR and train

To get from London City Airport to Margate in Margate, take the DLR DLR from London City Airport station to Stratford International DLR station. Next, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Stratford International station to Margate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Walk to DLR station
DLR - DLR
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Margate
Leaves from London City Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    London City Airport
    ID 9400ZZDLLCA2
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Stratford International
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Stratford International DLR
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford International
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Margate
    81 min
  • 7
    Walk to Margate
    Walk to
    Margate
    Cecil Square
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line DLR, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 8A.

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

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Bus line DLR, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one DLR line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between London City Airport in North Woolwich and Margate in Margate by DLR, train and bus is about 2 hr 8 min.

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

    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 Margate?

    Get off the DLR at the Stratford International stop, which is closest to Margate in Margate.

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