The average train between Birmingham and London City Airport (LCY) takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham 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 hourly between Birmingham and London City Airport (LCY). The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into London City Airport (LCY) at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at London City Airport (LCY) station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Birmingham to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London City Airport DLR Station.
The distance between Birmingham and London City Airport (LCY) is 172.1 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to London City Airport DLR Station via London Euston, Euston station, Bank station, and Bank DLR Station in around 1h 57m.