The average train between Chelmsford and London City Airport (LCY) takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Chelmsford 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 20 minutes between Chelmsford and London City Airport (LCY). The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into London City Airport (LCY) at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at London City Airport (LCY) station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Chelmsford to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London City Airport DLR Station.
The distance between Chelmsford and London City Airport (LCY) is 38.8 km. The road distance is 48 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to London City Airport DLR Station via Stratford (London) and Stratford DLR Station in around 46 min.