The average train between Russell Square Station and London City Airport (LCY) takes 34 min and the fastest train takes 32 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Russell Square Station 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 15 minutes between Russell Square Station and London City Airport (LCY). The earliest departure is at 7:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Russell Square Station is at 3:54 PM which arrives into London City Airport (LCY) at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Holborn station and take an average of 34 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

32 min • 1 change

32 min • 1 change

32 min • 1 change

32 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Russell Square Station to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Russell Square Station station and arriving at London City Airport (LCY) station via London City Airport DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34 min.
Russell Square Station to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Bank DLR Station.
Russell Square Station to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at London City Airport DLR Station.
The distance between Russell Square Station and London City Airport (LCY) is 12.2 km. The road distance is 13 km.
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Bank DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 24 min.