The average train between Heathrow Terminal 4 and London City Airport (LCY) takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Heathrow Terminal 4 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 Heathrow Terminal 4 and London City Airport (LCY). The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heathrow Terminal 4 is at 1:46 PM which arrives into London City Airport (LCY) at 3:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Custom House and take an average of 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 34m • 2 changes


1h 33m • 2 changes


1h 31m • 2 changes


1h 35m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 4 to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 4 station and arriving at London City Airport (LCY) station via Custom House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Heathrow Terminal 4 to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Heathrow Terminal 4 station.
Heathrow Terminal 4 to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Custom House station.
The distance between Heathrow Terminal 4 and London City Airport (LCY) is 34.7 km. The road distance is 45 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Custom House every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 55 min.