Fixed Price £97
No hidden charges
Chelmsford to London City Airport Taxi from £97
The Greater Anglia train to Stratford still leaves you a DLR change with your luggage, so LondonAirport‑Taxi.com drives you from Chelmsford down the A12 and North Circular to London City’s door on a price fixed in advance.
JourneyChelmsford to London City
Typical drive1 Hour, 3 Minutes
Fixed, all-in fare£97
Get Instant QuoteAvailable 24/7, 365 days a year. See every London City fare.
Looking for a reliable Chelmsford to London City Airport taxi? LondonAirport‑Taxi.com covers the whole city, from the Moulsham Street shops and the streets around the cathedral and Shire Hall to Springfield and Chelmer Village, Great Baddow on the rise to the south, the student flats near Anglia Ruskin’s riverside campus and the newer homes at Beaulieu and Channels to the north-east. The usual line is the A12 south-west past Ingatestone and Brentwood to the M25 at Brook Street, then on past Romford to the Redbridge roundabout, where the North Circular leads down to Beckton. If that corridor is jammed, the driver can turn south onto the M25 instead and come into the Docks along the A13 from Thurrock.
On the way home, your driver is inside London City’s arrivals hall with a name board before you have collected your bags. Because we watch the flight itself rather than the booking time, an early arrival from Edinburgh or a delayed one from Milan is handled without a phone call, and nothing is charged for the first 60 minutes after landing. Parents bringing little ones back to Broomfield, Writtle or Galleywood can add up to two child seats free of charge in an MPV or larger vehicle, fitted before the driver leaves. The fare is fixed the moment you confirm, with the airport drop-off charge already included in the fixed fare, and it stays the same for a pre-dawn start or a late-evening return.
Why Choose Our Chelmsford to London City Taxi Service
Professional fixed-fare transfers connecting Chelmsford 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 A12 Route
1 Hour, 3 Minutes
24/7 Available
365 days a year
Meet & Greet
Inside arrivals hall
Licensed Drivers
DBS checked & insured
Chelmsford to London City: Distance, Drive Time & A12 Route
From central Chelmsford the car joins the A12 on the southern edge of the city and heads south-west past Margaretting, Ingatestone and Mountnessing to Brook Street, crossing the M25 at Junction 28 and continuing past Harold Wood, Gallows Corner and Gants Hill. At the Redbridge roundabout the driver takes the A406 North Circular south past Ilford and Barking to Beckton, then follows the A1020 and Royal Albert Way beside the docks to the terminal on Hartmann Road. When the A12 into London is heavy, the driver can instead take the M25 south from Junction 28 to Junction 30 and run west along the A13 through Rainham and Dagenham to the same Beckton junction.
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Travel Time~1 Hour, 3 Minutes via A12
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Main RouteA12 → A13 → London City
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Pick-up AreasAll CM postcodes covered
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AirportLondon London City (LCY)
Why choose our Chelmsford to London City taxi:
- 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, 3 Minutes door to door
- check_circleDriver meets arrivals with a name board on the return leg
- check_circleDirect A12 route—no rail changes, no shuttle at the airport end
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- • Chelmsford City Centre
- • Chelmsford Station
- • Springfield
- • Great Baddow
- • Broomfield
- • Moulsham
Chelmsford to London City Taxi Prices by Vehicle
Fixed Chelmsford 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 | £97 |
| Estate Car Toyota Auris Estate or similar | 1–4 | 4 large bags | £110 |
| Executive Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series | 1–3 | 2 large bags | £140 |
| MPV 5 Seater Vauxhall Zafira or similar | 5 | 3 large bags | £126 |
| MPV 6 Seater Ford Galaxy or similar | 5 | 4 large bags | £140 |
| MPV 7 Seater Hyundai i800 or similar | 6 | 5 large bags | £156 |
| Executive MPV 7 Mercedes V-Class or similar | 8 | 7 large bags | £226 |
| MPV 8 Seater Ford Tourneo or similar | 7 | 7 large bags | £179 |
| 10 Seater 2 vehicles together · single minibus on request | 10 | 9 large bags | £294 |
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 Across Mid Essex
Popular nearby London City routes: Braintree to London City Airport taxi, Witham to London City transfers, Colchester to London City route.
Related local taxi guides: Taxis across Essex · Taxi to Novotel London ExCeL · London City drop-off charge · Cheapest way from London City into London
Choose Your Vehicle for the Chelmsford 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 £97
Estate
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From £110
Executive
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From £140
MPV 5 Seater
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From £126
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_forwardChelmsford to London City: Taxi vs Train vs Coach
You can reach London City from Chelmsford 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
Going by rail? Greater Anglia from Chelmsford to Stratford, then the DLR to London City Airport — one, around 55-70 min, £10-18pp.
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Coach
Prefer the coach? Not a direct option: services run into London, then the DLR across to the Royal Docks — around 1.5-2 hours with changes, around £9-16pp.
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Private Taxi
Door-to-door in 1 Hour, 3 Minutes, no changes, no luggage hassle, 24/7, fixed from £89.
Chelmsford Pickup & Drop-off Areas We Cover
Door-to-door across Chelmsford and Essex for London City transfers.
•Old Moulsham
•Chelmer Village
•Galleywood
•Boreham
•Little Waltham
•Melbourne
Wider Chelmsford Area Coverage:
We also cover every CM postcode across Essex and the surrounding area, with door-to-door pickups from Maldon (CM9), Witham (CM8), Billericay (CM11, CM12), 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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Chelmsford to London City Transfers for Every Kind of Trip
Commuters Flying for Work
Chelmsford has a large commuter population working in the City and Canary Wharf, and many of them fly from London City because it sits so close to the office. Booking a car from home on the travel day spares you a crowded Greater Anglia train with a case, and gives you the journey to prepare for the meeting.
Anglia Ruskin Students and Staff
The university’s Chelmsford campus brings students and academic visitors from across Europe, and London City’s short European routes suit them well. An estate or MPV takes the bags of a term-time move, and a fixed price makes the trip easy to budget.
How to Book Your Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford Pickup Address
Any address, hotel, station, or business in Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford to London City Airport transfer.
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Chelmsford to London City Airport Taxi – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Chelmsford to London City taxis. More on our FAQ page.
What is the price of a Chelmsford to London City Airport taxi?
Your price is the fare shown above for the vehicle you pick, fixed at booking and payable by card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, bank transfer or cash. The airport drop-off charge is included, and there are no night or holiday surcharges.
How long will the Chelmsford to London City drive take?
Expect around the drive time shown above via the A12 and North Circular. The A12 near Brentwood and the A406 at Redbridge are the usual pinch points, so a little extra time is wise for weekday morning flights.
Do you cover Danbury and South Woodham Ferrers?
Yes, along with Writtle, Broomfield, Galleywood, Boreham and every part of Chelmsford itself. Give us the full pickup address and the fixed fare is worked out for it.
Which terminal does the taxi go to at London City?
There is only one terminal, on Hartmann Road in the Royal Docks. Drop-offs use the short-stay zone outside the entrance, and for arrivals your driver waits inside with your name on a board.
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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 Chelmsford to London City Taxi Today
Ready for a stress-free airport transfer? Book your Chelmsford to London City taxi today with London Airport Taxi — fixed fares from £97, professional drivers, and comfortable door-to-door service every step of the way.
- Fixed Fares from £97
- Direct to Terminal
- 24/7 Service