The average train between Southwark and London City Airport (LCY) takes 26 min and the fastest train takes 24 min. The train runs at least 11 times per hour from Southwark 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 5 minutes between Southwark and London City Airport (LCY). The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Southwark is at 11:54 PM which arrives into London City Airport (LCY) at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Canning Town station and take an average of 26 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southwark to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Southwark station and arriving at London City Airport (LCY) station via Canning Town station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.
Southwark to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Southwark station.
Southwark to London City Airport (LCY) train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at London City Airport DLR Station.
The distance between Southwark and London City Airport (LCY) is 10.6 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.