The average train between Derby and London City Airport (LCY) takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Derby 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 30 minutes between Derby and London City Airport (LCY). The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:03 PM which arrives into London City Airport (LCY) at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at London City Airport (LCY) station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Derby to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
The distance between Derby and London City Airport (LCY) is 189 km. The road distance is 223 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 1h 37m.