The average train between Aldgate East and London City Airport (LCY) takes 29 min and the fastest train takes 25 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Aldgate East to London City Airport (LCY). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Aldgate East and London City Airport (LCY). The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aldgate East is at 1:35 PM which arrives into London City Airport (LCY) at 2:01 PM. All services require a transfer at West Ham station and take an average of 29 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

31 min • 1 change

32 min • 1 change

30 min • 1 change

29 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Aldgate East to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Aldgate East station and arriving at London City Airport (LCY) station via West Ham station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.
Aldgate East to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Aldgate East station.
Aldgate East to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at London City Airport DLR Station.
The distance between Aldgate East and London City Airport (LCY) is 8.5 km. The road distance is 11 km.
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Shadwell DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 19 min.