The average train between Forest Gate and London City Airport (LCY) takes 27 min and the fastest train takes 24 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Forest Gate 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 Forest Gate and London City Airport (LCY). The earliest departure is at 11:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forest Gate is at 10:56 PM which arrives into London City Airport (LCY) at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

26 min • 1 change

24 min • 1 change

26 min • 1 change

24 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Forest Gate station and arriving at London City Airport (LCY) station via Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.
Forest Gate to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Forest Gate station.
Forest Gate to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London City Airport DLR Station.
The distance between Forest Gate and London City Airport (LCY) is 5.5 km. The road distance is 8 km.
You can take a train from Forest Gate to London City Airport DLR Station via Stratford and Stratford DLR Station in around 24 min.