Trains to London City Airport

With a country-wide connection to London Euston and easy links within London’s public transportation network, getting a train to London City Airport is easy if you plan ahead.

How to get to London City Airport by train

London City Airport is conveniently linked to the city's transportation network, with the nearest London City Airport train station being Canning Town.

To reach this station from central London, you have access to efficient train connections via the DLR. This offers a seamless journey from London City Airport.

Canning Town is on the DLR and Jubilee line. If you’re going to London City Airport from various regions across the UK, you’ll likely be arriving at London Euston or Kings Cross. From both of these stations, you can take the Northern line down to Bank.

Change here to get on the DLR to Canning Town. Alternatively, you could change at London Bridge to get the Jubilee line. Overall, this journey should take around 40 minutes.

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Top routes to London City Airport

ROUTE DURATION FROM PRICE FROM
Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston 2h 11mins £32
Coventry to London Euston 1h 4mins £12
Birmingham New Street to London Euston 1h 26mins £16
Carlisle to London Euston 3h 25mins £40

What to do at London City Airport

Although a small airport, London City Airport has plenty of shops and amenities to keep you occupied as you wait for your gate number, including books and clothing stores. There’s also the chance to pick up any forgotten travel essentials such as toothbrushes or sun cream.

When you feel yourself getting hungry, an array of culinary options await. Whether you want to fill up with a traditional British breakfast or a simple coffee and pastry, the airport has what you need.

If you prefer to get away from the main concourse, you can choose to unwind in one of the lounges. With a design that incorporates soft materials like timber and polished limestone floors, The Departure Lounge is a classy and relaxing place to wait for your plane.

Overall, the facilities at London City Airport are reasonable considering the airport’s size and location.

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Ways to save on your train ticket to London City Airport

If you’re looking to save some extra money on your train to London City Airport, there are a few ways.

Firstly, try Avanti's Best Fare Finder to get the best deal on your tickets. You could also set up Advance Train Ticket Alerts to secure the lowest price ahead of time.

If your flight times allow, make the most of off-peak prices. This involves travelling between 10:30 and 14:30 or after 20:00 in the midweek, or any time on Friday or the weekend.

For those of you looking to book tickets as a family, you need to check out our Family Tickets. Here you can find out everything you need to know about child tickets and the Family & Friends Railcard, which could get you a discount of up to 60%.

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Get the app

If you want to pick your seat, keep in tune with train times and generally make your life easier when travelling with us, download the Avanti West Coast App.

This app gives you great benefits, such as making changes to your route, tracking your train, and buying tickets with your chosen payment method. It also allows you to store all your tickets in one place, all with zero booking fees.

We appreciate that travelling by air can be stressful, so we want to make the bits in between as smooth as possible for you.

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London Euston at a glance

  • Accessible Taxis

    The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts.

    You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482.

    The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.

  • Accessible Ticket Machines

    Mobility Assistance will help passengers buying tickets if required.

  • Customer Help Points

    A dedicated Mobility Assistance Reception is located on the main concourse adjacent to the ticket office.

    Monday-Saturday 07:00-23:00Sunday 08:00-23:00

  • Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter

    Avanti West Coast have a height adjusted ticket counter which can be found in the ticket office on the left hand side of the Main Concourse when entering the station.

  • Impaired Mobility Set Down

    Assistance is available to and from platforms, the car park and the taxi rank. You can request this from the Mobility Assistance Lounge Reception that can be found on the left hand side of the main entrance or from any member of staff. It is advised to use the Mobility assistance number at London Euston Station on 02079226482 if being booked on the day. It is preferred if assistance is booked 24 hour in advance using the following numbers of the train company you are travelling with.

  • Induction Loop
    Yes
  • National Key Toilets

    These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.

  • Ramp For Train Access
    Yes
  • Staff Help Available

    Monday – 04:30 to 01:30
    Tuesday – 04:30 to 01:30
    Wednesday – 04:30 to 01:30
    Thursday – 04:30 to 01:30
    Friday – 04:30 to 02:00
    Saturday – 04:30 to 02:00
    Sunday – 05:15 to 01:30

    Help is available from the Mobility Assistance Reception (if closed please use number on the reception door) or see any member of station staff. Mobility Assistance Reception is open 07:00-23:00 Monday to Saturday and 08:00-23:00 on Sunday. 

    Disabled assistance is available to and from platforms, the car park and the taxi rank & drop off area. You can request this from the Mobility Assistance Reception that can be found on the main concourse between Boots & the ticket office or from any member of staff. It is preferred if assistance is booked 24 hour in advance using the following numbers of the train company you are travelling with:

  • Step Free Access

    Suitable for disabled passengers. Level access to all platforms via ramps. Lifts provided between concourse, taxi & car park and London Underground ticket hall.

    Lift access is available to the Underground ticket hall, however the Underground station itself has only escalators & stairs. Nearby Euston Square station has step-free access Westbound only to the Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines.

    For more information on the accessibility on London Transport click here.

  • Wheelchairs Available
    Yes
  • This station does not offer

    Accessible Public Telephones

  • Buying / collecting tickets
  • Getting to / from the station
  • Station Facilities