Late arrivals at London City Airport need a plan, because only one service is described as running around the clock.
What the airport publishes
The airport's page names bus route 474 (Canning Town to Manor Park) as a 24-hour service. It also lists the DLR, routes 129 and 473, and a taxi rank outside the terminal. It gives no operating hours for the DLR or the other routes and no hours for the rank.
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From€86for 2 passengers
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What is not published
We did not find DLR night hours on the airport's page, so this guide does not say when the last train leaves. Check TfL before you travel. We also found no statement on how many taxis wait at night, so do not assume a taxi will be waiting after a late landing.
The journey
Our route database estimates about 8 minutes and 5 km to Canary Wharf, Stratford and Greenwich, about 15 minutes and 10 km to the City of London and about 18 minutes and 12 km to central London. These are estimates, not live figures. Tell your accommodation your flight number and expected arrival.
Pre-booked transfers
A pre-booked transfer is arranged before you fly. Give your flight number and address at booking, and check your booking confirmation for where to meet and how delays are handled. If meet-and-greet is included in your booking, the driver meets you as stated there. The live price to Canary Wharf is from EUR 70. This plan does not depend on train or bus hours.
At the airport
Stay inside the terminal while you arrange a ride, and ask airport staff for help before you walk out alone with your luggage. A short delay to confirm a safe arrangement is better than a rushed choice at the kerb.
The bottom line
At night, choose the arrangement you confirmed in advance over one you hope will be available. Keep your phone charged and your address saved, and write down the name of the company and driver you have booked.
Sources (checked 2026-10-27)
- London City Airport, getting to and from the airport (location, DLR, Elizabeth line, buses, taxi rank): https://www.londoncityairport.com/getting-to-and-from
- Approximate distances and driving times to the areas listed (route estimates, not measured live): AirportTransferPortal route database, checked 2026-10-27