The average train between London City Airport (LCY) and Gatwick takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 54 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from London City Airport (LCY) to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 12:06 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from London City Airport (LCY) is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 10:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Bank DLR Station and take an average of 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

57 min • 1 change

1h • 1 change

54 min • 1 change

57 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from London City Airport (LCY) to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from London City Airport (LCY) station and arriving at Gatwick station via Bank DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
London City Airport (LCY) to Gatwick train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London City Airport station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Gatwick train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Gatwick is 40.8 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a train from London City Airport to Gatwick Airport via Bank DLR Station and London Bridge in around 1h 7m.