Fixed Price £135
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Colchester to London City Airport Taxi from £135
Swap the packed run into Liverpool Street and the DLR change with your bags for a car that waits at your door — LondonAirport‑Taxi.com runs fixed-price Colchester to London City Airport transfers down the A12 and onto the A13 into the Royal Docks.
JourneyColchester to London City
Typical drive1 Hour, 17 Minutes
Fixed, all-in fare£135
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Looking for a dependable Colchester to London City Airport taxi?
Why Choose Our Colchester to London City Taxi Service
Professional fixed-fare transfers connecting Colchester 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, 17 Minutes
24/7 Available
365 days a year
Meet & Greet
Inside arrivals hall
Licensed Drivers
DBS checked & insured
Colchester to London City: Distance, Drive Time & A12 Route
Colchester sits at the meeting of the A12 and the A120, and it is the A12 that carries the bulk of the city’s London City traffic southward.
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Travel Time~1 Hour, 17 Minutes via A12
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Main RouteA12 → A13 → London City
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Pick-up AreasAll CO postcodes covered
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AirportLondon London City (LCY)
Why choose our Colchester to London City taxi:
- check_circleDirect A12 route—faster than trains with changes
- check_circleDoor-to-door from any Colchester address
- check_circlePerfect for early morning and late night flights
- check_circleNo station changes or bags to haul
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- • Colchester City Centre
- • Lexden
- • Stanway
- • Highwoods
- • Wivenhoe
- • Mile End
Colchester to London City Taxi Prices by Vehicle
Fixed Colchester 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 | £135 |
| Estate Car Toyota Auris Estate or similar | 1–4 | 4 large bags | £152 |
| Executive Mercedes E-Class or similar | 1–3 | 2 large bags | £190 |
| MPV 5 Seater Vauxhall Zafira or similar | 5 | 3 large bags | £172 |
| MPV 6 Seater Ford Galaxy or similar | 5 | 4 large bags | £192 |
| MPV 7 Seater Hyundai i800 or similar | 6 | 5 large bags | £210 |
| Executive MPV 7 Mercedes V-Class or similar | 8 | 7 large bags | £294 |
| MPV 8 Seater Ford Tourneo or similar | 7 | 7 large bags | £235 |
| 10 Seater 2 vehicles together · single minibus on request | 10 | 9 large bags | £396 |
info Every fare here is fixed in advance with no hidden fees, no meter, and no surge — compare London City taxi fares across every vehicle before you book.
Need an onward ride once you reach the capital? Check current London cab prices or estimate the trip with our London taxi calculator.
Same fixed fare at any hour, including late-night pickups and bank holidays.
London City Airport Taxi Routes Across Essex and East Anglia
Popular nearby London City routes: Witham to London City taxi, Braintree to London City taxi, Ipswich to London City taxi.
Related local taxi guides: Manningtree taxi guide · Essex taxis · Is it cheaper to pre-book a taxi? · London Congestion Charge & taxis · London City airport taxi
Choose Your Vehicle for the Colchester 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 £135
Estate
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From £152
Executive
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From £190
MPV 5 Seater
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From £172
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_forwardColchester to London City: Taxi vs Train vs Coach
How does a private Colchester to London City taxi stack up against the train and coach? On luggage, early flights and a guaranteed price, it comes out ahead.
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Train
On the train it is Colchester to London Liverpool Street with Greater Anglia, then the DLR via Bank and a change towards Woolwich to London City Airport station, so a change onto the DLR with luggage, over 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 Colchester 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, 17 Minutes, no changes, no luggage hassle, 24/7, fixed from £127.
Colchester Pickup & Drop-off Areas We Cover
Door-to-door across Colchester and Essex for London City transfers.
•Colchester City Centre
•Lexden
•Stanway
•Highwoods
•Wivenhoe
•Mile End
Wider Colchester Area Coverage:
We also cover every CO postcode across Essex and the surrounding area, with door-to-door pickups from Wivenhoe, Marks Tey, West Mersea, 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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Colchester to London City Transfers for Every Kind of Trip
Business & Corporate Travel
London City exists for the traveller Colchester sends into the City and Canary Wharf, and a fixed-fare car suits that flyer far better than a change onto the DLR with a laptop bag.
Short-Haul City Breaks
The airport’s network of European hops — Amsterdam, Milan, Dublin, Edinburgh and the like — makes it a tidy launch point for a long weekend away from Colchester.
How to Book Your Colchester 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 Colchester Pickup Address
Any address, hotel, station, or business in Colchester 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 Colchester to London City Airport transfer.
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Starting From
£135 (Fixed Fare)
Colchester to London City Airport Taxi – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Colchester to London City taxis. More on our FAQ page.
How much does a taxi from Colchester to London City Airport cost?
Your fare is fixed and set out in the price shown above, starting with the saloon and rising with 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 A13 is doing on the day.
How long does the Colchester to London City Airport journey take?
Reckon on roughly the drive time shown above. Much of the route runs on the dual carriageway of the A12 before the A13 approach, so away from the morning peak the timing is dependable; your driver builds in a sensible margin for the stretch around Canning Town and the Royal Docks.
What is the best route from Colchester to London City Airport?
The usual run is the A12 south to the edge of the capital, then the A13 east into the Royal Docks and the airport at E16. When the A13 is congested near Canning Town, an experienced driver may switch to the A406 and the Blackwall approach to keep the journey moving.
Do you pick up from Lexden, Wivenhoe and Stanway?
Yes. Our drivers pick up right across Colchester, from Lexden, Wivenhoe, Stanway, Highwoods and Mile End through to the wider CO postcodes such as Marks Tey, West Mersea, Tiptree and Manningtree.
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Book Your Colchester to London City Taxi Today
Ready for a stress-free airport transfer? Book your Colchester to London City taxi today with London Airport Taxi — fixed fares from £135, professional drivers, and comfortable door-to-door service every step of the way.
- Fixed Fares from £135
- Direct to Terminal
- 24/7 Service