How to get from London City Airport to Saffron by DLR and tube?

By DLR and tube

To get from London City Airport to Saffron in Richmond, you’ll need to take one DLR line and 2 tube lines: take the DLR DLR from London City Airport station to Canning Town station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the JUBILEE tube and finally take the DISTRICT tube from Westminster station to Richmond station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is £6.20.

75min£6.20
Walk to DLR station
DLR - DLR
Tube - JUBILEE
Tube - DISTRICT
Walk to Saffron
Leaves from London City Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    London City Airport
    ID 9400ZZDLLCA2
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Bank
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Canning Town
    6 min
  • 4
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for tube
    JUBILEE
    Wembley Park
  • 5
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Westminster
    15 min
  • 6
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for tube
    DISTRICT
    Richmond
  • 7
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Richmond
    37 min
  • 8
    Walk to Saffron
    Walk to
    Saffron
    5 The Square
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by DLR and tube via DLR and DISTRICT

To get from London City Airport to Saffron in Richmond, take the DLR DLR from London City Airport station to Bank station. Next, take the DISTRICT tube from Cannon Street station to Richmond station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min.

84min
Walk to DLR station
DLR - DLR
Tube - DISTRICT
Walk to Saffron
Leaves from London City Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    London City Airport
    ID 9400ZZDLLCA2
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Bank
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Bank
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Cannon Street
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for tube
    DISTRICT
    Richmond
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Richmond
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to Saffron
    Walk to
    Saffron
    5 The Square
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from London City Airport to Saffron

The distance between London City Airport, Richmond and Saffron, Richmond is approximately 19.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from London City Airport to Saffron by DLR and tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in Richmond – 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, Richmond 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 Saffron, Richmond

Saffron is located at 5 The Square, Richmond and the nearest public transport station is Richmond Bus Station (H).

Tube stations close to Saffron:

  • Boston Manor
  • Osterley
  • Hounslow East

Train stations close to Saffron:

  • Richmond
  • Kew Gardens

Bus stations close to Saffron:

  • Richmond Bus Station (H)
  • Richmond Bus Station (J)
  • George Street (A)

Related Routes

Alternative route by DLR and tube via DLR and DISTRICT

To get from London City Airport to Saffron in Richmond, take the DLR DLR from London City Airport station to Bank station. Next, take the DISTRICT tube from Cannon Street station to Richmond station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min.

84min
Walk to DLR station
DLR - DLR
Tube - DISTRICT
Walk to Saffron
Leaves from London City Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    London City Airport
    ID 9400ZZDLLCA2
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Bank
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Bank
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Cannon Street
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for tube
    DISTRICT
    Richmond
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Richmond
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to Saffron
    Walk to
    Saffron
    5 The Square
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line DLR, Bus line JUBILEE, Bus line DISTRICT.

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

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line DLR, Bus line DISTRICT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one DLR line and 2 tube lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

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

    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 2 tube lines till Saffron station near Saffron in Richmond.

  • How long does it take to travel from London City Airport to Saffron by DLR and tube?

    The total travel time between London City Airport in North Woolwich and Saffron in Richmond by DLR and tube is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    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 Saffron?

    Get off the DLR at the Saffron station, which is closest to Saffron in Richmond.

  • How much is the DLR fare from London City Airport to Saffron?

    The ride from London City Airport to Saffron costs £6.20.

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