Fixed Price £129
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Cambridge to London City Airport Taxi from £129
Skip the Greater Anglia train to Liverpool Street and the onward DLR change: LondonAirport‑Taxi.com takes you from any Cambridge address down the M11 and around the North Circular to London City’s terminal on a fare fixed at booking.
JourneyCambridge to London City
Typical drive1 Hour, 6 Minutes
Fixed, all-in fare£129
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Looking for a reliable Cambridge to London City Airport taxi? LondonAirport‑Taxi.com picks up across the city and its ring of villages — college rooms off Trumpington Street and King’s Parade, the terraces around Mill Road and Romsey, the riverside streets of Chesterton, the Science Park beside Cambridge North, the Biomedical Campus at Addenbrooke’s, and newer neighbourhoods such as Eddington and Trumpington Meadows. Addresses in the north and west of the city usually join the M11 at Junction 13 on Madingley Road or Junction 14 at Girton, while southern pickups use Junction 11 at Trumpington. The motorway then carries you past Duxford and the Stansted and Harlow junctions towards London, and at its southern end the North Circular takes over for the final stretch into the Royal Docks.
Flying back into London City after a conference or a family visit, you will find the driver waiting in the arrivals hall holding a board with your name. Your flight is tracked from departure, so a hold over the Thames or a late push-back in Zurich changes nothing except the pickup time, and waiting stays free for the first 60 minutes after the wheels touch down. If you are bringing children home to Histon or Great Shelford, request up to two free child seats with an MPV or larger vehicle and they will be fitted before collection. Your price is fixed when you book, the airport drop-off charge is already included in it, and it does not rise for a midnight landing or a bank holiday.
Why Choose Our Cambridge to London City Taxi Service
Professional fixed-fare transfers connecting Cambridge 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 M11 Route
1 Hour, 6 Minutes
24/7 Available
365 days a year
Meet & Greet
Inside arrivals hall
Licensed Drivers
DBS checked & insured
Cambridge to London City: Distance, Drive Time & M11 Route
Leaving Cambridge, your driver joins the M11 southbound at whichever junction suits your address and follows it past Duxford, Bishop’s Stortford and Harlow, crossing the M25 at Junction 6 and skirting Epping Forest down to the motorway’s end at Junction 4. From there the A406 North Circular runs south past Redbridge and Ilford to the A13 junction at Beckton, where the car crosses onto the A1020 and follows Royal Albert Way west to Hartmann Road and the terminal. When the North Circular backs up, the alternative is the A12 west through Leytonstone to the Bow interchange and down the Blackwall Tunnel approach to the A13, finishing over the Lower Lea Crossing into Silvertown.
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Travel Time~1 Hour, 6 Minutes via M11
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Main RouteM11 → A13 → London City
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Pick-up AreasAll CB postcodes covered
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AirportLondon London City (LCY)
Why choose our Cambridge to London City taxi:
- check_circlePre-booked cars for the first and last flights of the day
- check_circleHold luggage, pushchairs and golf bags travel in the right vehicle, not on your lap
- check_circleOne fixed fare agreed at booking—1 Hour, 6 Minutes door to door
- check_circleDriver meets arrivals with a name board on the return leg
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- • Cambridge City Centre
- • Cambridge Station
- • Cambridge North Station
- • Cambridge Science Park
- • Cambridge Biomedical Campus
- • Chesterton
Cambridge to London City Taxi Prices by Vehicle
Fixed Cambridge 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.
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| Saloon Car Toyota Prius, VW Passat | 1–3 | 3 large bags | £129 |
| Estate Car Toyota Auris Estate or similar | 1–4 | 4 large bags | £145 |
| Executive Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series | 1–3 | 2 large bags | £182 |
| MPV 5 Seater Vauxhall Zafira or similar | 5 | 3 large bags | £164 |
| MPV 6 Seater Ford Galaxy or similar | 5 | 4 large bags | £184 |
| MPV 7 Seater Hyundai i800 or similar | 6 | 5 large bags | £202 |
| Executive MPV 7 Mercedes V-Class or similar | 8 | 7 large bags | £284 |
| MPV 8 Seater Ford Tourneo or similar | 7 | 7 large bags | £226 |
| 10 Seater 2 vehicles together · single minibus on request | 10 | 9 large bags | £379 |
info Every fare here is fixed in advance with no hidden fees, no meter, and no surge — compare taxi prices to London City airport across every vehicle before you book.
Need an onward ride once you reach the capital? Check current black cab fares or estimate the trip with our taxi cost calculator.
Same fixed fare at any hour, including late-night pickups and bank holidays.
London City Airport Taxi Routes Along the M11 Corridor
Popular nearby London City routes: Harlow to London City Airport taxi, Stansted to London City Airport service, Norwich to London City run.
Related local taxi guides: Cambridge taxi fares guide · London to Cambridge by taxi · How to get to London City Airport · London City arrivals tracker
Choose Your Vehicle for the Cambridge 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 £129
Estate
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From £145
Executive
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From £182
MPV 5 Seater
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From £164
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_forwardCambridge to London City: Taxi vs Train vs Coach
Public transport from Cambridge to London City means changes and timetables; a private car is one fixed fare, door to door.
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Train
Rail means Greater Anglia from Cambridge to Liverpool Street, the Central line one stop to Bank, then the DLR to London City Airport: two, around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours door to door, from £18-30pp.
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Coach
On the coach: not a direct option: National Express into London, then the Tube and DLR, around 2.5 hours or more with changes, at £12-20pp.
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Private Taxi
Door-to-door in 1 Hour, 6 Minutes, no changes, no luggage hassle, 24/7, fixed from £121.
Cambridge Pickup & Drop-off Areas We Cover
Door-to-door across Cambridge and Cambridgeshire for London City transfers.
•Newnham
•Romsey
•Petersfield
•Mill Road
•Arbury
•King’s Hedges
Wider Cambridge Area Coverage:
We also cover every CB postcode across Cambridgeshire and the surrounding area, with door-to-door pickups from Ely (CB6, CB7), Saffron Walden (CB10, CB11), Royston (SG8), 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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Cambridge to London City Transfers for Every Kind of Trip
Academic and Research Travel
Fellows, researchers and visiting speakers often fly out of London City for short trips to European universities and institutes. A car from your college or department means you are not crossing London with a poster tube and a laptop bag, and the price is settled before you leave.
Science Park and Biotech Trips
The Science Park, the Biomedical Campus and the business parks around Cambourne create a steady flow of day trips to Zurich, Geneva and Frankfurt. A morning pickup at your office gets you to the compact City terminal without the Liverpool Street change, and the return can be booked for the same evening.
How to Book Your Cambridge to London City Taxi
The online booking form prices your exact Cambridge pickup in seconds and holds the fare. The London City airport taxi booking guide covers every step.
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Enter Your Cambridge Pickup Address
Any address, hotel, station, or business in Cambridge 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 Cambridge to London City Airport transfer.
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Starting From
£129 (Fixed Fare)
Cambridge to London City Airport Taxi – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cambridge to London City taxis. More on our FAQ page.
How much is a taxi from Cambridge to London City Airport?
Look at the fare shown above: it is the complete, fixed price for that vehicle, including the airport drop-off charge. Late-night and bank holiday journeys cost the same, and nothing is added for traffic on the M11.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to London City?
Allow the drive time shown above for a typical run down the M11 and North Circular. The busiest stretch is usually the A406 near Redbridge in the weekday rush hours, so book an earlier pickup for a morning flight.
Do you pick up from Ely or Saffron Walden?
Yes. We collect from Ely, Saffron Walden, Royston and Newmarket as well as every part of Cambridge, from Arbury and Chesterton to Cherry Hinton and Trumpington. The fixed fare is calculated for your exact pickup address.
Where do Cambridge passengers get dropped off and met at London City?
The airport has a single terminal on Hartmann Road, and your driver stops in the short-stay drop-off zone right outside it. For arrivals, the driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board.
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DBS-checked drivers
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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 Cambridge to London City Taxi Today
Book the Cambridge to London City run now — from £129 all-in, 24/7, with the fare agreed before the car moves.
- Fixed Fares from £129
- Direct to Terminal
- 24/7 Service