Fixed Price £101
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St Albans to London City Airport Taxi from £101
Skip the Thameslink change at Farringdon and the Elizabeth line shuffle out to Custom House — LondonAirport‑Taxi.com runs fixed-price St Albans to London City Airport transfers down the A1(M), around the A406 North Circular and along the A13 into the Royal Docks.
39 miles
St Albans to London City
55 Minutes
Door-to-door via A406
From £101
Fixed, all-in fare
24/7
365 days a year
Looking for a dependable St Albans to London City Airport taxi?
Why Choose Our St Albans to London City Taxi Service
Professional fixed-fare transfers connecting St Albans 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 A406 Route
55 Minutes
24/7 Available
365 days a year
Meet & Greet
Inside arrivals hall
Licensed Drivers
DBS checked & insured
St Albans to London City: Distance, Drive Time & A406 Route
St Albans sits just off Junction 21A of the M25, and that motorway carries the bulk of the city’s traffic towards London City.
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Travel Time~55 Minutes via A406
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Main RouteA1(M) → A406 → A13 → London City
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Pick-up AreasAll AL postcodes covered
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AirportLondon London City (LCY)
Why choose our St Albans to London City taxi:
- check_circleDirect A406 route—faster than trains with changes
- check_circleDoor-to-door from any St Albans address
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- check_circleNo luggage limits or station connections
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- • St Albans City Centre
- • Marshalswick
- • Fleetville
- • St Stephens
- • Jersey Farm
- • Chiswell Green
St Albans to London City Taxi Prices by Vehicle
Fixed St Albans 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 | £101 |
| Estate Car VW Passat Estate, Skoda Superb | 1–4 | 4 large bags | £114 |
| Executive Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series | 1–4 | 2 large bags | £146 |
| MPV 5 Seater Vauxhall Zafira or similar | 5 | 3 large bags | £130 |
| MPV 6 Seater Ford Galaxy or similar | 5 | 4 large bags | £146 |
| MPV 7 Seater Mercedes Vito or similar | 6 | 5 large bags | £162 |
| Executive MPV 7 Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 7 large bags | £234 |
| MPV 8 Seater Mercedes Sprinter or similar | 8 | 7 large bags | £185 |
| 10 Seater Minibus Ford Transit or similar | 10 | 9 large bags | £305 |
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.
Prices may vary for late-night pickups (23:00–06:00) or bank holidays.
London City Airport Taxi Routes Across Hertfordshire and Beyond
Popular nearby London City routes: Luton to London City taxi, Milton Keynes to London City taxi, Bedford to London City taxi.
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Choose Your Vehicle for the St Albans 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 £101
Estate
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From £114
Executive
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From £146
MPV 5 Seater
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From £130
Need a larger vehicle? We also offer 8-seater minibuses. Child seats available free.
View Full Fleet arrow_forwardSt Albans to London City: Taxi vs Train vs Coach
Trains and coaches serve St Albans, but for a London City transfer with luggage or an early flight a private taxi wins on what matters.
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Train
St Albans City on the Thameslink line to Farringdon, changing onto the Elizabeth line east to Custom House beside ExCeL, then a short DLR ride or walk to the terminal. a change with luggage around one hour forty-five door to door, £15-30pp at peak times.
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Coach
no direct coach; National Express via central London and a cross-city transfer. three hours or more with changes, £15-25pp.
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Private Taxi
Door-to-door in 55 Minutes, no changes, no luggage hassle, 24/7, fixed from £101.
St Albans Pickup & Drop-off Areas We Cover
Door-to-door across St Albans and Hertfordshire for London City transfers.
•St Albans City Centre
•Marshalswick
•Fleetville
•St Stephens
•Jersey Farm
•Chiswell Green
Wider St Albans Area Coverage:
We also cover every AL postcode across Hertfordshire and the surrounding area, with door-to-door pickups from Harpenden (AL5), London Colney, Bricket Wood, 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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St Albans to London City Transfers for Every Kind of Trip
Business & City Travel
London City is built for the business flyer, and St Albans sends plenty of them to Frankfurt, Zurich, Dublin and the other financial hubs the airport serves.
Short Breaks & Leisure
For a long weekend to Amsterdam, Edinburgh or the Med, travelling door to door from St Albans is simply less fuss than the trek across town.
How to Book Your St Albans 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 St Albans Pickup Address
Any address, hotel, station, or business in St Albans 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 St Albans to London City Airport transfer.
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To
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Starting From
£101 (Fixed Fare)
St Albans to London City Airport Taxi – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Albans to London City taxis. More on our FAQ page.
How much does a taxi from St Albans to London City Airport cost?
Your fare is fixed and shown in the price table above, starting with the saloon and rising by 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 North Circular is doing on the day.
How long does the St Albans to London City journey take?
Allow roughly the drive time shown above. Most of the route is motorway and dual carriageway along the A1(M), the A406 and the A13, so outside the peaks the timing is dependable; your driver builds in a sensible buffer for the North Circular section around the north of the capital.
What is the best route from St Albans to London City Airport?
The usual run joins the A1(M) southbound, picks up the A406 North Circular around the top of London and then drops onto the A13 into the Royal Docks. When the orbital is congested, an experienced driver will judge whether to hold the North Circular or lift off a junction early to keep you moving towards the terminal.
Do you pick up from Harpenden, London Colney and Bricket Wood?
Yes. We collect from every St Albans neighbourhood including Marshalswick, Fleetville, St Stephens and Jersey Farm, as well as the wider AL postcodes such as Harpenden, London Colney, Bricket Wood and Sandridge, all on the same fixed-fare basis.
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Book Your St Albans to London City Taxi Today
Ready for a stress-free airport transfer? Book your St Albans to London City taxi today with London Airport Taxi — fixed fares from £101, professional drivers, and comfortable door-to-door service every step of the way.
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