Here’s some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Gravesend more easily: To get to Gravesend, you can fly into London City Airport (LCY), the closest major airport, which is located 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from the city center. If you want to see more of the area, hop aboard a train from Gravesend Station, Northfleet Station, or Ebbsfleet Station.