The average train between Ely and London City Airport (LCY) takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ely 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 Ely and London City Airport (LCY). The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 11:21 PM which arrives into London City Airport (LCY) at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ely to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at London City Airport (LCY) station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Ely to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at London City Airport DLR Station.
The distance between Ely and London City Airport (LCY) is 100.7 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Ely to London City Airport DLR Station via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Bank station, and Bank DLR Station in around 1h 53m.