The average train between London City Airport (LCY) and Aldgate East takes 30 min and the fastest train takes 26 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from London City Airport (LCY) to Aldgate East. 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 London City Airport (LCY) and Aldgate East. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London City Airport (LCY) is at 1:30 PM which arrives into Aldgate East at 1:58 PM. All services require a transfer at West Ham DLR Station and take an average of 30 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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28 min • 1 change

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28 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from London City Airport (LCY) to Aldgate East. However, there are services departing from London City Airport (LCY) station and arriving at Aldgate East station via West Ham DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30 min.
London City Airport (LCY) to Aldgate East train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London City Airport station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Aldgate East train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Aldgate East station.
The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Aldgate East is 8.5 km. The road distance is 11 km.
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from London City Airport to Shadwell DLR every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 19 min.