The average train between Manchester and London City Airport (LCY) takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester to London City Airport (LCY). 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 30 minutes between Manchester and London City Airport (LCY). The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into London City Airport (LCY) at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at London City Airport (LCY) station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Manchester to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
The distance between Manchester and London City Airport (LCY) is 268.9 km. The road distance is 309 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 7m.
