How to get from London City Airport to Trafalgar Square by Tube and bus?

From London City Airport to Trafalgar Square by Tube and bus

To get from London City Airport to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Tube lines: take the 474 bus from London City Airport (J) station to Canning Town Bus Station (E) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the JUBILEE Tube and finally take the NORTHERN Tube from Waterloo station to Charing Cross station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

48min£4.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - 474474
Tube - JUBILEE
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to Trafalgar Square
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
    Canning Town Bus Station (E)
    ID E
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Canning Town
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stanmore
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Waterloo
    13 min
  • 7
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Barnet
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Charing Cross
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Trafalgar Square
    Walk to
    Trafalgar Square
    Trafalgar Square
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from London City Airport to Trafalgar Square by Tube and bus via 474, JUBILEE and BAKERLOO

To get from London City Airport to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Tube lines: take the 474 bus from London City Airport (J) station to Canning Town Bus Station (E) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the JUBILEE Tube and finally take the BAKERLOO Tube from Waterloo station to Charing Cross station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

51min£4.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - 474474
Tube - JUBILEE
Tube - BAKERLOO
Walk to Trafalgar Square
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
    Canning Town Bus Station (E)
    ID E
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Canning Town
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Wembley Park
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Waterloo
    13 min
  • 7
    Tube - BAKERLOO
    Wait for Tube
    BAKERLOO
    Queens Park
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Charing Cross
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Trafalgar Square
    Walk to
    Trafalgar Square
    Trafalgar Square
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from London City Airport to Trafalgar Square

The distance between London City Airport, Charing Cross and Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross is approximately 15.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from London City Airport to Trafalgar Square by Tube and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Charing Cross – 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, Charing Cross 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 Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross

Trafalgar Square is located at Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross and the nearest public transport station is Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Stn (G).

Tube stations close to Trafalgar Square:

  • Embankment
  • Charing Cross
  • Leicester Square

Train stations close to Trafalgar Square:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Trafalgar Square:

  • Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Stn (G)
  • Charing Cross Station (H)
  • Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F)

River Bus stations close to Trafalgar Square:

  • Embankment Pier

Related Routes

Alternative route from London City Airport to Trafalgar Square by Tube and bus via 474, JUBILEE and BAKERLOO

To get from London City Airport to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Tube lines: take the 474 bus from London City Airport (J) station to Canning Town Bus Station (E) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the JUBILEE Tube and finally take the BAKERLOO Tube from Waterloo station to Charing Cross station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

51min£4.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - 474474
Tube - JUBILEE
Tube - BAKERLOO
Walk to Trafalgar Square
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
    Canning Town Bus Station (E)
    ID E
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Canning Town
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Wembley Park
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Waterloo
    13 min
  • 7
    Tube - BAKERLOO
    Wait for Tube
    BAKERLOO
    Queens Park
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Charing Cross
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Trafalgar Square
    Walk to
    Trafalgar Square
    Trafalgar Square
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 474, Bus line JUBILEE, Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 474, Bus line JUBILEE, Bus line BAKERLOO.

  • Is there a direct bus between London City Airport and Trafalgar Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 Tube lines in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from London City Airport to Trafalgar Square?

    The 474 bus line goes from London City Airport (J) station near London City Airport in North Woolwich to Canning Town, Barking Road station. From there you’ll have to take 2 Tube lines till Canning Town, Barking Road station near Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross.

  • How long does it take to travel from London City Airport to Trafalgar Square by bus and Tube?

    The total travel time between London City Airport in North Woolwich and Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross by bus and Tube is about 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near London City Airport to get to Trafalgar Square?

    Get on the 474 bus from the London City Airport (J) stop near London City Airport in North Woolwich.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between London City Airport and Trafalgar Square?

    Get off the bus at the Canning Town, Barking Road station, which is closest to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross.

  • When is the first DLR from London City Airport to Trafalgar Square?

    The first DLR from London City Airport in North Woolwich to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross is Dockland Light Railway. It leaves the London City Airport station at 01:05.

  • How much is the bus fare from London City Airport to Trafalgar Square?

    The ride from London City Airport to Trafalgar Square costs £4.55.