Do I need a transit visa for a 4-hour layover in London? I have to change airports (Heathrow to London City)

I have a connecting flight Delhi -> London -> Ibiza. The layover in London is for 4 hours 30 mins, during which I have to change airports, from Heathrow to London City. I have gone over the UK government website over and over again and contacted the UK embassy in India. There seems to be no clear answer.

If I have connecting flights with a valid Schengen visa for entry in Spain, do I need a transit visa? If yes, which one? Direct airside transit visa or Visitor in transit visa?

The website says if you cross border control then you need avisitor in transit visa. If you don't, then a Direct airside transit visa.

Will I be crossing border control?

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The website says if you cross border control then you require 'visitor in transit' visa

You will not be airside when you change from Heathrow to City, so you need Visitor in transit visa.

I am not sure if i will be crossing border control ?

This is not a direct airside transit, you will be crossing the UK border.

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Is transit visa required for London Heathrow airport?

At London (Heathrow), there's the Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV). \u201cIf you're transiting London you need DATV. But if you're travelling, say, to the US, there are exemptions. Those with a valid US, Canadian, Australian, Japanese visa can travel to any country via London without DATV.

Does layover need transit visa?

In most cases \u2014 no, you don't need a visa, even if the layover is in a third country where you would need a visa to travel to. However, there are a few exceptions, as well as a few things you should know about transiting in a third country.

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