Fixed Price £117
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Reading to London City Airport Taxi from £117
Rather than riding the Elizabeth line right across London and changing for the DLR, let LondonAirport‑Taxi.com take you from Reading along the M4 and through the capital to London City Airport, with the fare fixed before you set off.
Available 24/7, 365 days a year. See every London City fare.
Looking for a reliable Reading to London City Airport taxi? LondonAirport‑Taxi.com serves the town from end to end — the Oracle and Broad Street, the Forbury Gardens and the abbey ruins, Caversham across the Thames, the University of Reading at Whiteknights, Tilehurst and Calcot on the western side, and the office campuses at Green Park and Thames Valley Park. Because London City sits on the far, eastern side of the capital, the choice of route matters more than usual on this trip. Your driver joins the M4 at Junction 10, 11 or 12 depending on your address and runs east past Maidenhead, Slough and the Heathrow junction, then decides on the day between a line through central London and a wider sweep round the North Circular.
When you fly back into the Royal Docks, the driver is already in the arrivals hall holding a name board, ready for the long drive west. Your flight is tracked throughout, so an early landing from Dublin or a delay out of Geneva simply moves the meeting time, and you have 60 minutes of free waiting after the plane actually lands. For families returning to Woodley, Earley or Wokingham, up to two child seats come free with an MPV or larger vehicle and are fitted before the driver sets out. The fixed fare you accept at booking already includes the airport drop-off charge and is the same for a midnight arrival as for a midday one.
Why Choose Our Reading to London City Taxi Service
Professional fixed-fare transfers connecting Reading and the wider South East to London City's single terminal — with TfL-licensed drivers, real-time flight tracking, and complimentary meet & greet on arrival.
Direct M4 Route
1 Hour, 45 Minutes
24/7 Available
365 days a year
Meet & Greet
Inside arrivals hall
Licensed Drivers
DBS checked & insured
Reading to London City: Distance, Drive Time & M4 Route
From Reading the car joins the M4 eastbound and follows it past Maidenhead, Slough and the Heathrow spur to its end at Chiswick, continuing on the A4 over the Hammersmith flyover and through Kensington and Knightsbridge towards the river. The usual line then runs along Millbank and the Embankment past Westminster, through the City by Upper Thames Street and the Tower of London, onto The Highway through Wapping and into the Limehouse Link tunnel, before Aspen Way and the Lower Lea Crossing carry you into Silvertown and the terminal on Hartmann Road. When central London is gridlocked, the driver can leave at Chiswick for the A406 North Circular and follow it round to Beckton, or on a clear day take the M25 northern arc to Junction 30 and come in along the A13.
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Travel Time~1 Hour, 45 Minutes via M4
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Main RouteM4 → A4 → A13 → London City
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Pick-up AreasAll RG postcodes covered
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AirportLondon London City (LCY)
Why choose our Reading to London City taxi:
- check_circleOne fixed fare agreed at booking—1 Hour, 45 Minutes door to door
- check_circleDriver meets arrivals with a name board on the return leg
- check_circleDirect M4 route—no rail changes, no shuttle at the airport end
- check_circleDoor-to-door from any Reading address, RG postcodes included
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- • Reading Town Centre
- • Reading Station
- • Caversham
- • Tilehurst
- • Earley
- • Woodley
Reading to London City Taxi Prices by Vehicle
Fixed Reading 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 | £117 |
| Estate Car Toyota Auris Estate or similar | 1–4 | 4 large bags | £132 |
| Executive Mercedes E-Class or similar | 1–3 | 2 large bags | £166 |
| MPV 5 Seater Vauxhall Zafira or similar | 5 | 3 large bags | £150 |
| MPV 6 Seater Ford Galaxy or similar | 5 | 4 large bags | £167 |
| MPV 7 Seater Hyundai i800 or similar | 6 | 5 large bags | £184 |
| Executive MPV 7 Mercedes V-Class or similar | 8 | 7 large bags | £262 |
| MPV 8 Seater Ford Tourneo or similar | 7 | 7 large bags | £208 |
| 10 Seater 2 vehicles together · single minibus on request | 10 | 9 large bags | £347 |
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 from the Thames Valley
Popular nearby London City routes: Oxford to London City Airport taxi, Winchester to London City transfers, Heathrow to London City Airport transfer.
Related local taxi guides: Taxi to Paddington station · Ways to reach London City Airport · London City to central London options · London City Airport flight tracker
Choose Your Vehicle for the Reading 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 £117
Estate
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From £132
Executive
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From £166
MPV 5 Seater
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From £150
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_forwardReading to London City: Taxi vs Train vs Coach
Public transport from Reading to London City means changes and timetables; a private car is one fixed fare, door to door.
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Train
By train: Elizabeth line from Reading to Custom House (some services need a change at Paddington), then the DLR via Canning Town to London City Airport. One or two — around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours. Check TfL or National Rail for your date and fare.
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Coach
On the coach: not a direct option: a coach into central London, then the Tube and DLR, around 2.5 hours or more with changes, at £12-20pp.
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Private Taxi
Door-to-door in 1 Hour, 45 Minutes, no changes, no luggage hassle, 24/7, fixed from £117.
Reading Pickup & Drop-off Areas We Cover
Door-to-door across Reading and Berkshire for London City transfers.
•Whitley
•Southcote
•Coley
•Katesgrove
•Lower Earley
•Emmer Green
Wider Reading Area Coverage:
We also cover every RG postcode across Berkshire and the surrounding area, with door-to-door pickups from Wokingham (RG40, RG41), Bracknell (RG12, RG42), Henley-on-Thames (RG9), 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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Reading to London City Transfers for Every Kind of Trip
Thames Valley Business Travel
Reading’s business parks hold a large share of the region’s technology and professional services offices, and staff regularly fly from London City to see clients in Dublin, Amsterdam or Frankfurt. A car from Green Park or Thames Valley Park gives you the cross-London stretch to work on the laptop instead of standing on a train.
Henley Business School and University Visitors
Academics, examiners and executive-education delegates at Whiteknights and Henley Business School often have meetings or conferences on the Continent. A pre-booked car from campus avoids carrying a case through Paddington and the Docklands interchanges, and the return is met at arrivals with a name board.
How to Book Your Reading to London City Taxi
The online booking form prices your exact Reading pickup in seconds and holds the fare. The London City airport taxi booking guide covers every step.
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Enter Your Reading Pickup Address
Any address, hotel, station, or business in Reading 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 Reading to London City Airport transfer.
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Starting From
£117 (Fixed Fare)
Reading to London City Airport Taxi – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Reading to London City taxis. More on our FAQ page.
How much does a taxi from Reading to London City Airport cost?
The fare shown above is the total for your vehicle, agreed when you book and not changed by traffic in central London. It includes the airport drop-off charge, with no extra for late nights or bank holidays.
How long is the journey from Reading to London City?
Allow about the drive time shown above. Because the route crosses London from west to east, weekday rush hours have the biggest effect, and we may suggest an earlier pickup for a morning departure.
Do you collect from Wokingham and Henley-on-Thames?
Yes. Wokingham, Henley-on-Thames, Bracknell and Twyford are all covered, along with every Reading district from Caversham to Whitley. The fixed fare is quoted for your exact address.
Where does the taxi stop at London City Airport?
London City has a single terminal on Hartmann Road. Your driver drops you in the short-stay zone directly outside, and when you land the driver meets you in arrivals with a name board.
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No meter, no surge, no card fees
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Book Your Reading to London City Taxi Today
Lock in a fixed £117 fare for the Reading to London City run — licensed drivers, flight tracking on pickups, and one price from door to terminal.
- Fixed Fares from £117
- Direct to Terminal
- 24/7 Service