The average train between Ilford and London City Airport (LCY) takes 32 min and the fastest train takes 29 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Ilford 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 Ilford and London City Airport (LCY). The earliest departure is at 11:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilford is at 7:58 PM which arrives into London City Airport (LCY) at 8:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 32 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

33 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change

30 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Ilford to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at London City Airport (LCY) station via Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32 min.
Ilford to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
Ilford to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London City Airport DLR Station.
The distance between Ilford and London City Airport (LCY) is 6.2 km. The road distance is 12 km.
You can take a train from Ilford to London City Airport DLR Station via Stratford and Stratford DLR Station in around 29 min.