Rainham
Rainham to London City
Transfers Rainham–London City, out and back. Measured on the road network, the run is 38.2 miles and 57 minutes, via the A2, A278 and M2. Coming home from London City takes 1 hour 3 minutes. Gatwick and London City are within a few minutes of each other from Rainham. Among Rainham's listed buildings is Church of St Margaret (Grade I). Rainham had roughly 34,000 residents. The airport opened in 1987.
How the day runs
Collection is from home, an office or a hotel in Rainham. Most travellers take an executive saloon. Allow 57 minutes on the road plus the airline's check-in time; the pick-up time is set when you book. Close by, Gillingham (57 minutes) and Chatham (54 minutes) are on similar runs. On the return, the chauffeur tracks the flight and waits in arrivals with your name. From the Oxford base, Rainham is 115.6 miles and 1 hour 55 minutes via the M40 and M25.
- Rainham to London City Airport57 min, 38.2 miles, in clear traffic
- London City Airport to Rainham1 hr 3 min, 39.4 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Church of St Margaret, in central Rainham, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukRainham has a population of about 34,000.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon City Airport opened in 1987.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Rainham by road is Rainham (RAI), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgRainham station opened in 1858.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon City Airport's IATA code is LCY.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is London City by road from Rainham?
38.2 miles, 57 minutes without traffic, via the A2 and A278.
Is there a station in Rainham?
Rainham (RAI) is in the town itself. A car avoids the change of trains and the luggage on the platform.
Do you do the return from London City?
Yes. Inbound, London City to Rainham is 1 hour 3 minutes; your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall.
Our undertaking
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