The average train between London City Airport (LCY) and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from London City Airport (LCY) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. 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 Terminals 2 & 3. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from London City Airport (LCY) is at 1:30 PM which arrives into Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 at 2:54 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 45m • 2 changes


1h 20m • 2 changes


1h 20m • 2 changes


1h 23m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from London City Airport (LCY) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. However, there are services departing from London City Airport (LCY) station and arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station via Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
London City Airport (LCY) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Custom House station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 35 km. The road distance is 42 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Custom House to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 51 min.