Fixed Price £160
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Ipswich to London City Airport Taxi from £160
Leave the platform change at Liverpool Street and the DLR shuffle to the terminal behind you — LondonAirport‑Taxi.com runs fixed-price Ipswich to London City Airport transfers straight down the A12 and onto the A13 into the Royal Docks.
78 miles
Ipswich to London City
2 Hours, 5 Minutes
Door-to-door via A12
From £160
Fixed, all-in fare
24/7
365 days a year
Looking for a dependable Ipswich to London City Airport taxi?
Why Choose Our Ipswich to London City Taxi Service
Professional fixed-fare transfers connecting Ipswich 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
2 Hours, 5 Minutes
24/7 Available
365 days a year
Meet & Greet
Inside arrivals hall
Licensed Drivers
DBS checked & insured
Ipswich to London City: Distance, Drive Time & A12 Route
Ipswich sits where the A14 meets the A12, and that junction feeds nearly all of the town’s London-bound airport traffic south.
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Travel Time~2 Hours, 5 Minutes via A12
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Main RouteA12 → A13 → London City
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Pick-up AreasAll IP postcodes covered
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AirportLondon London City (LCY)
Why choose our Ipswich to London City taxi:
- check_circleDirect A12 route—faster than trains with changes
- check_circleDoor-to-door from any Ipswich address
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- check_circleNo luggage limits or station connections
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- • Ipswich Town Centre
- • Ipswich Waterfront
- • Kesgrave
- • Rushmere St Andrew
- • Whitton
- • Chantry
Ipswich to London City Taxi Prices by Vehicle
Fixed Ipswich 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 | £160 |
| Estate Car VW Passat Estate, Skoda Superb | 1–4 | 4 large bags | £180 |
| Executive Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series | 1–4 | 2 large bags | £224 |
| MPV 5 Seater Vauxhall Zafira or similar | 5 | 3 large bags | £202 |
| MPV 6 Seater Ford Galaxy or similar | 5 | 4 large bags | £227 |
| MPV 7 Seater Mercedes Vito or similar | 6 | 5 large bags | £246 |
| Executive MPV 7 Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 7 large bags | £340 |
| MPV 8 Seater Mercedes Sprinter or similar | 8 | 7 large bags | £272 |
| 10 Seater Minibus Ford Transit or similar | 10 | 9 large bags | £463 |
info Every fare here is fixed in advance with no hidden fees, no meter, and no surge — compare taxi to London City prices across every vehicle before you book.
Need an onward ride once you reach the capital? Check current taxi fares in London or estimate the trip with our cab fare calculator.
Prices may vary for late-night pickups (23:00–06:00) or bank holidays.
London City Airport Taxi Routes Across East Anglia
Popular nearby London City routes: Colchester to London City taxi, Braintree to London City taxi, Norwich to London City taxi.
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Choose Your Vehicle for the Ipswich 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 £160
Estate
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From £180
Executive
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From £224
MPV 5 Seater
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From £202
Need a larger vehicle? We also offer 8-seater minibuses. Child seats available free.
View Full Fleet arrow_forwardIpswich to London City: Taxi vs Train vs Coach
Trains and coaches serve Ipswich, but for a London City transfer with luggage or an early flight a private taxi wins on what matters.
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Train
Ipswich on the Greater Anglia main line to London Liverpool Street, then a change onto the DLR to the London City Airport station — one change with luggage across London, over two hours door to door, £30-55pp at peak times.
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Coach
The coach run is National Express, routed via central London with a change onto local transport — three and a half hours or more, and £20-35pp.
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Private Taxi
Door-to-door in 2 Hours, 5 Minutes, no changes, no luggage hassle, 24/7, fixed from £160.
Ipswich Pickup & Drop-off Areas We Cover
Door-to-door across Ipswich and Suffolk for London City transfers.
•Ipswich Town Centre
•Ipswich Waterfront
•Kesgrave
•Rushmere St Andrew
•Whitton
•Chantry
Wider Ipswich Area Coverage:
We also cover every IP postcode across Suffolk and the surrounding area, with door-to-door pickups from Felixstowe (IP11), Woodbridge (IP12), Hadleigh (IP7), 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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Ipswich to London City Transfers for Every Kind of Trip
Business & Short-Haul Travel
London City exists for the business traveller, and Ipswich sends a steady stream of professionals towards Canary Wharf and the City each week.
City Breaks & Weekends Away
With its clutch of short-haul European routes, London City is a tidy launch pad for a long weekend, and a door-to-door car makes the start of the trip as relaxed as the destination.
How to Book Your Ipswich 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 Ipswich Pickup Address
Any address, hotel, station, or business in Ipswich 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 Ipswich to London City Airport transfer.
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Ipswich, East of England
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Starting From
£160 (Fixed Fare)
Ipswich to London City Airport Taxi – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ipswich to London City taxis. More on our FAQ page.
How much does a taxi from Ipswich to London City Airport cost?
Your fare is fixed and set out in the price table above, beginning with the saloon and rising by vehicle size. The figure is all-inclusive with no surge pricing, so the price shown above is what you actually pay however the London traffic behaves.
How long does the Ipswich to London City journey take?
Allow roughly the drive time shown above. Much of the route runs on the A12 dual carriageway before the A13 into the Royal Docks, so outside the peaks the timing is dependable; your driver builds in a sensible cushion for the busier stretch around the M25 and the eastern boroughs.
What is the best route from Ipswich to London City Airport?
The usual run is the A12 south past Colchester and Chelmsford towards the M25, then the A13 east into the Royal Docks and the E16 terminal beside ExCeL. If the approach through the docklands is heavy, an experienced driver will adjust the line through the eastern boroughs to keep the journey moving.
Do you pick up from Kesgrave, Whitton and Felixstowe?
Yes — collections run across the whole of Ipswich, from Kesgrave, Whitton and Chantry to Rushmere St Andrew and the Waterfront, and out into the wider IP area including Felixstowe, Woodbridge, Hadleigh and Stowmarket.
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No meter, no surge, no card fees
Flight tracking
Free waiting if you land late
Book Your Ipswich to London City Taxi Today
Ready for a stress-free airport transfer? Book your Ipswich to London City taxi today with London Airport Taxi — fixed fares from £160, professional drivers, and comfortable door-to-door service every step of the way.
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