The average train between Preston and London City Airport (LCY) takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 hourly between Preston and London City Airport (LCY). The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into London City Airport (LCY) at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Preston to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at London City Airport (LCY) station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Preston to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
The distance between Preston and London City Airport (LCY) is 312.4 km. The road distance is 350 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.