The average train between London City Airport (LCY) and Heathrow Terminal 4 takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from London City Airport (LCY) to Heathrow Terminal 4. 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 Heathrow Terminal 4. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from London City Airport (LCY) is at 1:35 PM which arrives into Heathrow Terminal 4 at 2:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Custom House Station and take an average of 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 49m • 2 changes


1h 24m • 2 changes


1h 24m • 2 changes


1h 19m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from London City Airport (LCY) to Heathrow Terminal 4. However, there are services departing from London City Airport (LCY) station and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 4 station via Heathrow Terminal 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
London City Airport (LCY) to Heathrow Terminal 4 train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Custom House station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Heathrow Terminal 4 train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Heathrow Terminal 4 station.
The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Heathrow Terminal 4 is 34.7 km. The road distance is 44 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Custom House to Heathrow Terminal 4 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 56 min.