The average train between London City Airport (LCY) and Brighton takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London City Airport (LCY) to Brighton. 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 London City Airport (LCY) and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from London City Airport (LCY) is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Brighton at 2:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Bank DLR Station and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 19m • 2 changes


1h 52m • 2 changes


1h 49m • 2 changes


1h 49m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from London City Airport (LCY) to Brighton. However, there are services departing from London City Airport (LCY) station and arriving at Brighton station via Bank DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
London City Airport (LCY) to Brighton train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London City Airport station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Brighton train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Brighton station.
The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Brighton is 76.3 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from London City Airport to Brighton via Bank DLR Station, Cannon Street station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 1h 50m.