Fixed Price £286
No hidden charges
Cardiff to London City Airport Taxi from £286
Trade the haul from Cardiff Central to Paddington and the change onto the Elizabeth line for a car that stays with you the whole way — LondonAirport‑Taxi.com runs fixed-price Cardiff to London City transfers east along the M4, over the Prince of Wales Bridge and round to the A13 into the Royal Docks.
162 miles
Cardiff to London City
2 Hours, 55 Minutes
Door-to-door via M4
From £286
Fixed, all-in fare
24/7
365 days a year
Looking for a dependable Cardiff to London City Airport taxi?
Why Choose Our Cardiff to London City Taxi Service
Professional fixed-fare transfers connecting Cardiff and the wider Wales to London City's single terminal — with TfL-licensed drivers, real-time flight tracking, and complimentary meet & greet on arrival.
Direct M4 Route
2 Hours, 55 Minutes
24/7 Available
365 days a year
Meet & Greet
Inside arrivals hall
Licensed Drivers
DBS checked & insured
Cardiff to London City: Distance, Drive Time & M4 Route
Cardiff sits at the western end of the M4, and that motorway carries the bulk of the city’s London-bound traffic.
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Travel Time~2 Hours, 55 Minutes via M4
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Main RouteM4 → M25 → A13 → London City
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Pick-up AreasAll CF postcodes covered
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AirportLondon London City (LCY)
Why choose our Cardiff to London City taxi:
- check_circleDirect M4 route—faster than trains with changes
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- check_circleNo luggage limits or station connections
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- • Cardiff City Centre
- • Cardiff Bay
- • Cathays
- • Roath
- • Canton
- • Grangetown
Cardiff to London City Taxi Prices by Vehicle
Fixed Cardiff 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 | 2 large bags | £286 |
| Estate Car VW Passat Estate, Skoda Superb | 1–4 | 4 large bags | £321 |
| Executive Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series | 1–4 | 2 large bags | £392 |
| MPV 5 Seater Vauxhall Zafira or similar | 5 | 3 large bags | £357 |
| MPV 6 Seater Ford Galaxy or similar | 5 | 4 large bags | £401 |
| MPV 7 Seater Mercedes Vito or similar | 6 | 5 large bags | £427 |
| Executive MPV 7 Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 7 large bags | £568 |
| MPV 8 Seater Mercedes Sprinter or similar | 8 | 7 large bags | £460 |
| 10 Seater Minibus Ford Transit or similar | 10 | 9 large bags | £804 |
info Every fare here is fixed in advance with no hidden fees, no meter, and no surge — compare London City airport taxi prices across every vehicle before you book.
Need an onward ride once you reach the capital? Check current London hackney carriage fares or estimate the trip with our black cab fare calculator.
Prices may vary for late-night pickups (23:00–06:00) or bank holidays.
London City Airport Taxi Routes Across South Wales and the West
Popular nearby London City routes: Bristol to London City taxi, Bath to London City taxi, Gloucester to London City taxi.
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Choose Your Vehicle for the Cardiff 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 £286
Estate
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From £321
Executive
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From £392
MPV 5 Seater
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From £357
Need a larger vehicle? We also offer 8-seater minibuses. Child seats available free.
View Full Fleet arrow_forwardCardiff to London City: Taxi vs Train vs Coach
You can reach London City from Cardiff by train or coach, but neither beats a private taxi for luggage, early starts and a fare fixed in advance.
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Train
Cardiff Central to London Paddington on Great Western Railway, then the Elizabeth line east to Custom House for London City Airport — one change under central London, with luggage, around three and a half hours door to door, £50-90pp at peak times.
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Coach
Prefer the coach? National Express, routed via London Victoria and across the city — five hours or more with a change, around £25-40pp.
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Private Taxi
Door-to-door in 2 Hours, 55 Minutes, no changes, no luggage hassle, 24/7, fixed from £286.
Cardiff Pickup & Drop-off Areas We Cover
Door-to-door across Cardiff and South Glamorgan for London City transfers.
•Cardiff City Centre
•Cardiff Bay
•Cathays
•Roath
•Canton
•Grangetown
Wider Cardiff Area Coverage:
We also cover every CF postcode across South Glamorgan and the surrounding area, with door-to-door pickups from Penarth (CF64), Barry (CF62-CF63), Caerphilly (CF83), 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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Main Terminal
All airlines
Cardiff to London City Transfers for Every Kind of Trip
Business & Corporate Travel
London City is built around the business traveller, sitting minutes from Canary Wharf and the City, so a fixed-fare car from Cardiff fits the trip well.
City Breaks & Short-Haul Holidays
London City serves a tidy network of European destinations, and travelling from Cathays or Cardiff Bay with cases is far simpler door to door.
How to Book Your Cardiff 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 Cardiff Pickup Address
Any address, hotel, station, or business in Cardiff 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 Cardiff to London City Airport transfer.
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To
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Starting From
£286 (Fixed Fare)
Cardiff to London City Airport Taxi – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cardiff to London City taxis. More on our FAQ page.
How much does a taxi from Cardiff to London City Airport 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 price shown above is the number you pay, whatever the traffic on the day across the M4 and into London.
How long does the Cardiff to London City journey take?
Plan around the drive time quoted above. Almost the whole route is motorway along the M4 and the approach into east London, so outside the morning and evening peaks the timing is dependable; your driver builds in a sensible buffer for the busier stretches nearer the capital.
What is the best route from Cardiff to London City?
The standard run is the M4 east from Cardiff, over the Prince of Wales Bridge and round to the M25, then onto the A13 for the final approach into the Royal Docks and the E16 terminal. When the A13 is congested near Canary Wharf, an experienced driver will adjust the approach into east London to keep you moving.
Do you pick up from Cathays, Cardiff Bay and Penarth?
Yes. We collect from every Cardiff district including Cathays, Roath, Canton, Grangetown, Llandaff, Pontcanna and Cardiff Bay, as well as the wider CF area such as Penarth, Barry, Caerphilly and out towards Newport.
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No meter, no surge, no card fees
Flight tracking
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Book Your Cardiff to London City Taxi Today
Ready for a stress-free airport transfer? Book your Cardiff to London City taxi today with London Airport Taxi — fixed fares from £286, professional drivers, and comfortable door-to-door service every step of the way.
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