Paddington to London City Airport Taxi

Fixed £64 all-in, door to door. No meter, no surge, no card fees — the price you're quoted is the price you pay.

£64
all-in / car
~13 mi
A40 & A13
~44m
typical drive
24/7
Single terminal
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Fixed fares by vehicle

VehicleSeatsLuggageAll-in
Saloon 1–32 bags£64
Estate 1–44 bags£70
MPV (5) 53 bags£89
Executive 1–42 bags£80
MPV (6) 64 bags£86
MPV (7) 75 bags£99
Executive MPV (7) 77 bags£149
MPV (8) 87 bags£119
10 Seater 109 bags£169
12 Seater 12group£189
14 Seater 14group£215
16 Seater 16group£233

Every fare is the full all-in total, including the London City drop-off charge. Fixed at booking — it doesn't change with traffic, time of day or the route taken. Prices are per car, not per person.

What's included

  • Fixed price, in writing. The meter never runs; no airport surcharge or card fee.
  • Meet & greet. Your driver waits in arrivals with a name board.
  • Free waiting on the return. We track your inbound flight, so a delay just moves your pickup — no extra charge.
  • Licensed, DBS-checked drivers, 24/7. Including the earliest departures.

The journey & pickup

It's about 13 miles — A40 → A13 → London City — typically around 44 Minutes. Traffic near the airport can add time at peak, so for an early flight we'll suggest a pickup that clears the worst of it; for arrivals we hold the car until you're through the hall.

We collect across Paddington and nearby — Paddington, Little Venice, Bayswater, Lancaster Gate, Sussex Gardens and the surrounding W postcodes. We serve London City's single terminal; give us your terminal and flight number when you book and the driver takes you to the right door.

Taxi vs train vs coach

OptionTimeChangesCost
Taxi (door to door)~44 Minutesnonefrom £64 / car
Trainaround 30 minone£4-7pp
Coacharound 40 min1+£3-6pp

The taxi fare is per car. For two or more travellers — or any early-morning or late-night flight — a fixed car usually beats multiple legs with luggage.

How booking works

1
Get a fixed quote
Enter your postcode, terminal and flight for an instant all-in price.
2
Confirm & pay
Book online in a minute; the fixed fare is set there and then.
3
Driver details ahead
Name, car and registration the day before, with live tracking.
Book Paddington → London City — from £64
Licensed private-hire operatorDBS-checked driversFixed fares in writingFlight tracking included

Paddington to London City FAQ

How much is a taxi from Paddington to London City Airport?

From the price shown above for a saloon (up to 3 passengers), all-in and fixed at booking. Larger vehicles are listed in the fare table.

How long does the Paddington to London City journey take?

About the drive time shown above via the A40 and A13. Allow a little longer at peak times on the approach to the airport.

Do you cover my area?

Yes — all of Paddington and the surrounding W postcodes, plus the nearby districts.

Do you drop right at the terminal?

Right at the terminal door. Unlike the Elizabeth line, there is no interchange onto the London City Airport train — the taxi takes you straight to departures with your luggage.

What if my flight into London City is delayed?

We track it. Your pickup simply moves to your actual landing time and there is no charge for the wait.

Can you collect for an early-morning flight?

Yes, 24/7. Pre-booked cars for the first departures of the day are routine.

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