Fixed Price £159
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Bedford to London City Airport Taxi from £159
Skip the change at Farringdon and the lift onto the Elizabeth line at Custom House — LondonAirport‑Taxi.com runs fixed-price Bedford to London City transfers down the M1, round the A406 North Circular and along the A13 into the Royal Docks.
Available 24/7, 365 days a year. See every London City fare.
Looking for a dependable Bedford to London City Airport taxi?
Why Choose Our Bedford to London City Taxi Service
Professional fixed-fare transfers connecting Bedford and the wider East of England to London City's single terminal — with TfL-licensed drivers, real-time flight tracking, and complimentary meet & greet on arrival.
Direct M1 Route
1 Hour, 29 Minutes
24/7 Available
365 days a year
Meet & Greet
Inside arrivals hall
Licensed Drivers
DBS checked & insured
Bedford to London City: Distance, Drive Time & M1 Route
Bedford sits on the A6 and the A421 with the M1 a short run to the west, and that motorway carries the bulk of the town’s traffic towards the Royal Docks.
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Travel Time~1 Hour, 29 Minutes via M1
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Main RouteM1 → A406 → A13 → London City
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Pick-up AreasAll MK postcodes covered
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AirportLondon London City (LCY)
Why choose our Bedford to London City taxi:
- check_circleDirect M1 route—faster than trains with changes
- check_circleDoor-to-door from any Bedford address
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- check_circleNo station changes or bags to haul
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- • Bedford Town Centre
- • Queens Park
- • Kempston
- • Biddenham
- • Elstow
- • Goldington
Bedford to London City Taxi Prices by Vehicle
Fixed Bedford to London City fares — no hidden charges, no surge pricing. Every price is door-to-door with meet & greet, flight monitoring and 60 minutes’ free waiting, and the London City 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 | 3 large bags | £159 |
| Estate Car Toyota Auris Estate or similar | 1–4 | 4 large bags | £179 |
| Executive Mercedes E-Class or similar | 1–3 | 2 large bags | £222 |
| MPV 5 Seater Vauxhall Zafira or similar | 5 | 3 large bags | £201 |
| MPV 6 Seater Ford Galaxy or similar | 5 | 4 large bags | £226 |
| MPV 7 Seater Hyundai i800 or similar | 6 | 5 large bags | £245 |
| Executive MPV 7 Mercedes V-Class or similar | 8 | 7 large bags | £338 |
| MPV 8 Seater Ford Tourneo or similar | 7 | 7 large bags | £271 |
| 10 Seater 2 vehicles together · single minibus on request | 10 | 9 large bags | £460 |
info Every fare here is fixed in advance with no hidden fees, no meter, and no surge — compare taxi to London City Airport prices across every vehicle before you book.
Need an onward ride once you reach the capital? Check current black cab rates in London or estimate the trip with our London taxi fare calculator.
Same fixed fare at any hour, including late-night pickups and bank holidays.
London City Airport Taxi Routes Across Bedfordshire and the M1 Corridor
Popular nearby London City routes: Milton Keynes to London City taxi, St Albans to London City taxi, Cambridge to London City taxi.
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Choose Your Vehicle for the Bedford to London City Run
Pick the vehicle that fits your group and luggage. Every car is air-conditioned and driven by a licensed driver.
Saloon
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From £159
Estate
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From £179
Executive
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From £222
MPV 5 Seater
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From £201
Need a larger vehicle? We also offer 8-seater minibuses. Child seats available in MPVs and larger vehicles (free of charge, max 2).
View Full Fleet arrow_forwardBedford to London City: Taxi vs Train vs Coach
Public transport from Bedford to London City means changes and timetables; a private car is one fixed fare, door to door.
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Train
By train: Bedford station on the Thameslink line to Farringdon, then a change onto the Elizabeth line east to Custom House and a short walk to the terminal. One change with luggage — around two hours door to door. Check TfL or National Rail for your date and fare.
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Coach
Coach times, changes and fares from Bedford to London City vary by departure, so check National Express or FlixBus for your date.
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Private Taxi
Door-to-door in 1 Hour, 29 Minutes, no changes, no luggage hassle, 24/7, fixed from £159.
Bedford Pickup & Drop-off Areas We Cover
Door-to-door across Bedford and Bedfordshire for London City transfers.
•Bedford Town Centre
•Queens Park
•Kempston
•Biddenham
•Elstow
•Goldington
Wider Bedford Area Coverage:
We also cover every MK postcode across Bedfordshire and the surrounding area, with door-to-door pickups from Kempston, Bromham, Great Barford, and the region’s business parks.
London City Airport Transfers
We run transfers to and from London City's main terminal, with a dedicated pickup zone right by arrivals. Your driver meets you inside with a name board and gives you a hand with the luggage.
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Bedford to London City Transfers for Every Kind of Trip
Business & Canary Wharf Travel
London City is the airport of choice for Bedford's City and Canary Wharf professionals, and a fixed-fare car sets the tone for the trip better than a rush-hour train with a laptop bag.
Short-Haul Europe & City Breaks
LCY's network of short-haul European routes makes it a natural launch point for a weekend in Amsterdam, Milan or Dublin.
How to Book Your Bedford to London City Taxi
Booking takes about 60 seconds through our online booking system — enter your pickup, choose a vehicle, and get an instant fixed-fare quote, 24/7. Our London City airport taxi booking guide walks you through it.
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Enter Your Bedford Pickup Address
Any address, hotel, station, or business in Bedford 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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24/7 Customer Support
Need assistance? Visit our contact page or WhatsApp us for booking help or last-minute changes.
Quick Quote
Get an instant fixed-fare quote for your Bedford to London City Airport transfer.
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From
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To
London City Airport (LCY)
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Starting From
£159 (Fixed Fare)
Bedford to London City Airport Taxi – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bedford to London City taxis. More on our FAQ page.
How much does a taxi from Bedford to London City Airport cost?
Your fare is fixed and set out in the price shown 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 does on the day.
How long does the Bedford to London City journey take?
Allow roughly the drive time shown above. Most of the route is motorway and dual carriageway along the M1, the A406 and the A13, so outside the peaks the timing is dependable; your driver builds in a sensible buffer for the North Circular approach to the Royal Docks.
What is the best route from Bedford to London City Airport?
The standard run drops onto the M1 southbound, joins the A406 North Circular around the top and east of London, then takes the A13 into E16 and the terminal at Custom House. When the A13 approach is congested, an experienced driver adjusts the line into the Royal Docks to keep the journey moving.
Do you pick up from Kempston, Biddenham and Great Barford?
Yes. We collect from every Bedford neighbourhood including Queens Park, Goldington, Brickhill and Elstow, as well as the surrounding communities and MK postcodes such as Kempston, Biddenham, Bromham and Great Barford.
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Book Your Bedford to London City Taxi Today
Ready for a stress-free airport transfer? Book your Bedford to London City taxi today with London Airport Taxi — fixed fares from £159, professional drivers, and comfortable door-to-door service every step of the way.
- Fixed Fares from £159
- Direct to Terminal
- 24/7 Service