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London City to Heathrow Airport Taxi from £70
Cross London in one fixed-price car — LondonAirport‑Taxi.com runs door-to-door London City to Heathrow transfers from Canary Wharf and the Royal Docks, straight through town on the A13 and out along the M4 to the far western side. Whether you’re a Docklands business traveller, connecting from a London City Airport flight, or heading out early with the family, our licensed drivers handle the whole journey across Heathrow Terminals 2, 3, 4, and 5 — with real-time flight tracking, meet & greet, and free waiting built into every fare.
25 miles
London City to Heathrow
1 Hours, 13 Minutes
Door-to-door via A13
From £70
Fixed, all-in fare
24/7
365 days a year
Looking for a reliable London City to Heathrow Airport taxi? LondonAirport‑Taxi.com links London City — the Docklands and Royal Docks district around London City Airport, ExCeL London and the Canary Wharf towers — with every Heathrow terminal on fixed fares and proper door-to-door service. This is a genuine cross-London run from the far east of the capital to the far west, and your driver threads it on the A13 and the M4 so business travellers, families, and inter-airport connections reach Heathrow without a single train change or a scramble across town with luggage.
Whether you’re setting off from Canary Wharf, connecting from a London City Airport flight, leaving Custom House or Silvertown, or heading home after landing at Heathrow, our highly-rated service looks after individuals, families, and groups alike — backed by hundreds of verified reviews.
Why Choose Our London City to Heathrow Taxi Service
Professional fixed-fare transfers connecting London City and the wider London to every Heathrow terminal — with TfL-licensed drivers, real-time flight tracking, and complimentary meet & greet on arrival.
Direct A13 Route
1 Hours, 13 Minutes
24/7 Available
365 days a year
Meet & Greet
Inside arrivals hall
Licensed Drivers
DBS checked & insured
London City to Heathrow: Distance, Drive Time & A13 Route
London City sits in the Docklands, and almost every airport run starts by heading west on the A13 or dipping through the Limehouse Link out of the Royal Docks. Your driver picks up the A13 towards the City, joins the Embankment and the A4 through the centre, then runs out along the M4 to the Heathrow spur roads on the far western side of London. Because this is a full cross-town journey, the middle section through the centre is the variable part, so an experienced driver reads the day and, when the centre is heavy, drops south of the river to take the A2 and the A205 South Circular as an alternative approach. The A13 and Limehouse Link end of the trip is usually the quick part; it is the crossing of London that rewards a driver who knows the corridor.
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Travel Time~1 Hours, 13 Minutes via A13
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Main RouteA13 → A4 → M4 → Heathrow
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Pick-up AreasAll E postcodes covered
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AirportLondon Heathrow (LHR)
Why choose our London City to Heathrow taxi:
- check_circleDirect A13 route—faster than trains with changes
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- check_circleNo luggage limits or station connections
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- • Canary Wharf
- • Docklands
- • Royal Docks
- • Custom House
- • Poplar
- • Isle of Dogs
London City to Heathrow Taxi Prices by Vehicle
Fixed London City to Heathrow fares with no hidden charges and no surge pricing. Every price covers door-to-door service, meet & greet at arrivals, live flight monitoring, and 60 minutes’ free waiting — and on departures your driver pulls right up to your terminal, so the Heathrow airport drop off charges are handled for you.
| Vehicle Type | Passengers | Luggage | Price |
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| Saloon Car Toyota Prius, VW Passat | 1–3 | 2 large bags | £70 |
| Estate Car VW Passat Estate, Skoda Superb | 1–4 | 4 large bags | £76 |
| Executive Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series | 1–4 | 2 large bags | £95 |
| MPV 5 Seater Vauxhall Zafira or similar | 5 | 3 large bags | £86 |
| MPV 6 Seater Ford Galaxy or similar | 5 | 4 large bags | £92 |
| MPV 7 Seater Mercedes Vito or similar | 6 | 5 large bags | £105 |
| Executive MPV 7 Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 7 large bags | £155 |
| MPV 8 Seater Mercedes Sprinter or similar | 8 | 7 large bags | £125 |
| 10 Seater Minibus Ford Transit or similar | 10 | 9 large bags | £175 |
info Every fare here is fixed in advance with no hidden fees, no meter, and no surge — compare taxi to Heathrow Terminal 3 prices across every vehicle before you book.
Need an onward ride once you reach the capital? Check current London taxi prices or estimate the trip with our UK taxi fare calculator.
Prices may vary for late-night pickups (23:00–06:00) or bank holidays.
Heathrow Airport Taxi Routes Across Central London
Our coverage runs well beyond the Docklands. Head into the City and our Liverpool Street to Heathrow taxi takes the Embankment and the A4 for the same fixed-fare, no-changes transfer, while a Central London to Heathrow taxi makes the classic run out west along the A4 and M4. These sit alongside our other central London terminal transfers, each one door to door with the fare fixed before you travel.
South and west of the river we look after the rest of the centre too. A London Bridge to Heathrow taxi picks up the Embankment for the cross-town run, and for travellers on the west side our Victoria airport cab service handles the trip with the same transparent pricing and meet-and-greet on the return leg.
Wherever your journey begins across the capital, every fare is fixed in advance and every driver is licensed and DBS-checked. Check your area against our full list of areas we serve.
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Choose Your Vehicle for the London City to Heathrow Run
Pick the vehicle that fits your group and luggage for the A13 run to Heathrow. Every car is air-conditioned, fully insured, and driven by a professional TfL-licensed driver.
Saloon
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From £70
Estate
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From £76
Executive
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From £95
MPV 5 Seater
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From £86
Need a larger vehicle? We also offer 8-seater minibuses. Child seats available free.
View Full Fleet arrow_forwardLondon City to Heathrow: Taxi vs Train vs Coach
Trains and coaches do serve London City — but for a Heathrow transfer, a private taxi wins on the things that matter most, especially with luggage, children, or an early-morning or late-night flight.
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London City via the DLR to Canary Wharf, then the Elizabeth line west with a change for the airport, or the Jubilee line across town. at least one change with luggage around ninety minutes door to door, £20-35pp at peak times.
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Coach
National Express, routed via central London. three to four hours with a change, £16-26pp.
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Private Taxi
Door-to-door in 1 Hours, 13 Minutes, no changes, no luggage hassle, 24/7, fixed from £70.
For a stress-free airport run with no limits on luggage, our taxi to Heathrow Airport beats public transport on comfort, convenience, and reliability every single time.
London City Pickup & Drop-off Areas We Cover
We cover every corner of London City and Greater London for Heathrow transfers — door to door from your home, hotel, or office, wherever you are in the region.
•Canary Wharf
•Docklands
•Royal Docks
•Silvertown
•North Woolwich
•Custom House
•Poplar
•Isle of Dogs
•Blackwall
•Beckton
•Canning Town
•Wapping
•Limehouse
•Bow
•Stratford
•West Ham
•Plaistow
•Cubitt Town
Wider London City Area Coverage:
We also cover every E postcode across Greater London and the surrounding area, with door-to-door pickups from Stratford, Bow, Beckton, and the region’s business parks.
All Heathrow Terminals Covered
We run transfers to and from all four Heathrow terminals, each with its own dedicated pickup zone. Your driver meets you inside arrivals with a name board and gives you a hand with the luggage. Departing from T2? See typical Heathrow Terminal 2 taxi prices.
T2
Terminal 2
The Queen's Terminal
T3
Terminal 3
Virgin Atlantic
T4
Terminal 4
KLM, Qatar Airways
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Terminal 5
British Airways
London City to Heathrow Transfers for Every Kind of Trip
Business & Commuter Travel
Canary Wharf is one of the country’s biggest business districts, and the professionals who work there often prefer a fixed-fare car for the airport over a cross-London rail juggle. There is no change onto the Elizabeth line to time, no dragging a case across town at rush hour, and the fare is locked when you book. For early departures the driver arrives before dawn so you reach check-in with the buffer a connecting rail journey across London can never guarantee.
Airport-to-Airport Connections
Passengers landing at London City Airport with an onward flight from Heathrow need a dependable link straight across the capital, and a pre-booked car is the simplest way to make it. The driver tracks your London City arrival, meets you as you land, and takes the whole party and their luggage over to the right Heathrow terminal in one fixed-price run, with no rail changes to worry about on a tight connection.
Family Holidays
Travelling from Silvertown or the Isle of Dogs with children and a boot full of cases is far simpler door to door. The driver loads the luggage, fits any child or booster seats you asked for at booking, and on the way home meets you inside arrivals with a name board so nobody is hunting for a pickup point after a long flight across the city.
Groups & Corporate
For a team heading out from one of the Canary Wharf towers, or a family group leaving from several Docklands addresses, the larger MPVs and minibuses carry up to sixteen passengers with their luggage in one vehicle. One fixed price, one driver, and no splitting the party across separate rail tickets and taxis at the Heathrow end.
Why London City Travellers Choose London Airport Taxi
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How to Book Your London City to Heathrow Taxi
Booking your London City to Heathrow taxi takes just 60 seconds through our online booking system. Enter your pickup address, choose a vehicle, and receive an instant fixed-fare quote—available 24/7. New to it? Our Heathrow airport taxi booking guide walks through every step.
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Enter Your London City Pickup Address
Any address, hotel, station, or business in London City and surrounding areas.
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Choose Your Vehicle Type
Saloon, Estate, Executive, MPV, or 8-Seater Minibus.
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Add Extras & Flight Details
Child seats, special requests, flight number for tracking.
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Pay Securely & Receive Confirmation
Card, PayPal, or cash to driver. Instant email/SMS confirmation.
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Get an instant fixed-fare quote for your London City to Heathrow Airport transfer.
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London City to Heathrow Airport Taxi – Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our London City to Heathrow taxi service including pricing, journey times, coverage areas, and what is included with every booking. Visit our FAQ page for more.
How much does a taxi from London City to Heathrow cost?
Your fare is fixed and shown in the price table above, starting with the saloon and rising by vehicle size. It is an all-in figure with no surge pricing, so the number you see when you book is the number you pay, whatever the traffic across London on the day.
How long does the London City to Heathrow journey take?
Allow roughly the drive time shown above. This is a full cross-London transfer from the eastern docks to the western edge of the city, so your driver builds in a sensible buffer for the central section and will suggest an earlier start for a morning flight.
What is the best route from London City to Heathrow?
The standard run is the A13 and the Embankment through the centre, then the A4 and M4 out to the airport spur roads. When the middle of London is congested, an experienced driver may drop south of the river onto the A2 and the A205 South Circular to keep you moving.
Do you pick up from Canary Wharf, the Royal Docks and Custom House?
Yes. We collect from every Docklands neighbourhood including Canary Wharf, the Royal Docks, Custom House, Silvertown, North Woolwich and the Isle of Dogs, as well as the wider E16 and E14 postcodes such as Poplar, Blackwall and Canning Town.
Can I book the return, Heathrow to London City?
Yes, the same fixed fare applies in both directions. For the return leg the driver tracks your inbound flight, so if you land early or late the pickup adjusts automatically and you are met in arrivals with no extra waiting charge for normal delays.
What happens if my flight into Heathrow is delayed?
We monitor your flight number, so the driver knows the real landing time before setting off across London to meet you. There is no charge for waiting caused by a delayed flight, and your car will be there when you clear the arrivals hall rather than to the original schedule.
Can you collect for an early-morning flight?
Yes. The service runs around the clock, and pre-dawn departures are among the most common bookings from Canary Wharf and the Docklands. Reserve the night before and the driver arrives in good time to cross London and reach the airport with your check-in window comfortably covered.
Can you take me from London City Airport to Heathrow?
Yes, this is one of our regular runs. The driver tracks your London City arrival, meets you as you land, and takes you and your luggage straight over to the correct Heathrow terminal in one fixed-price journey, which is far simpler than changing trains across town on a connection.
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Fully licensed private hire
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Fixed fares in writing
No meter, no surge, no card fees
Flight tracking
Free waiting if you land late
Book Your London City to Heathrow Taxi Today
Ready for a stress-free airport transfer? Book your London City to Heathrow taxi today with London Airport Taxi — fixed fares from £70, professional drivers, and comfortable door-to-door service every step of the way.
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