The average train between London City Airport (LCY) and The Shard takes 24 min and the fastest train takes 21 min. The train runs at least 11 times per hour from London City Airport (LCY) to The Shard. 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 5 minutes between London City Airport (LCY) and The Shard. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from London City Airport (LCY) is at 9:15 AM which arrives into The Shard at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Canning Town DLR Station and take an average of 24 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 41m • 1 change

24 min • 1 change

22 min • 1 change

24 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from London City Airport (LCY) to The Shard. However, there are services departing from London City Airport (LCY) station and arriving at The Shard station via Canning Town DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24 min.
London City Airport (LCY) to The Shard train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London City Airport station.
London City Airport (LCY) to The Shard train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at London Bridge Station.
The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and The Shard is 9.4 km. The road distance is 13 km.
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from London City Airport to Bank DLR Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 23 min.