Oh, you could take a cab. But here’s the thing: the area around City Airport is a low emission zone. That means if you take an old black cab, you might pay more in fees than you did for the plane ticket. It’s like paying a fine just for existing.
Map Of London Airports And Train Stations – BNITEL
Ubers are fine, but you’ll sit in traffic on the North Woolwich Road. It’s not a fun road. It looks like the back of a shopping centre and smells like ambition and diesel. Trust me, the train is your friend.
Plus, taking the train makes you feel clever. You’ll breeze past all the cars stuck at the roundabout. You’ll give them a little wave. A smug wave. They deserve it.
The one weird trick no one tells you
Here’s a pro tip: if you’re flying out of City Airport, don’t arrive too early. The security line is about as long as a queue for a food truck. You’ll get through in ten minutes, then have to sit in the tiny departure lounge for an hour, staring at the same four sandwiches.
The station is so close that you can legitimately leave your house 45 minutes before your flight and still have time for a coffee. It’s ridiculous. It’s like the airport is playing a joke on every other airport in the world.
So, next time you’re at London City Airport, stop worrying. Just walk out, turn left, and hop on the Elizabeth line to Custom House. Or, you know, take the DLR. But Custom House is the real MVP. It’s the closest, the fastest, and it makes you feel like a local who knows the secret handshake.
Now, go forth and conquer your journey. And maybe buy a sandwich that isn’t pre-wrapped. You’ve got time.
