The average train between London City Airport (LCY) and Leicester takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is an hourly train service from London City Airport (LCY) to Leicester. 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 hourly between London City Airport (LCY) and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from London City Airport (LCY) is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International DLR Station and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London City Airport (LCY) to Leicester. However, there are services departing from London City Airport (LCY) station and arriving at Leicester station via Stratford International DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
London City Airport (LCY) to Leicester train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London City Airport station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Leicester train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Leicester station.
The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Leicester is 149.8 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from London City Airport to Leicester via Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 49m.