London City (LCY) is integrated directly into London's urban transport network through the DLR and is exceptionally convenient for the Docklands and the City.
DLR
The airport has its own London City Airport DLR station immediately beside the terminal. DLR services connect with Canning Town for the Jubilee line, Bank/Tower Gateway for the City, and Stratford for the Elizabeth, Central and national rail networks. Use TfL Go for live London transport.
Taxi and road
Taxis and private hire are practical for Canary Wharf, the City and nearby east-London destinations because road distances are short, although traffic can erase the advantage at peak times. The airport's official getting-to-and-from page carries current access information.
Why it can be fastest
LCY is not the closest airport to every central-London address, but its compact terminal plus DLR connection can make total door-to-door time unusually short for Canary Wharf, the City and parts of east London.