Fixed Price £365
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York to London City Airport Taxi from £365
Trade the long haul down the East Coast Main Line for one unbroken, fixed-price car — LondonAirport‑Taxi.com runs York to London City Airport transfers door to door, south on the A1(M) and the M1, then round the North Circular and along the A13 into the Royal Docks.
Available 24/7, 365 days a year. See every London City fare.
Looking for a reliable York to London City Airport taxi?
Why Choose Our York to London City Taxi Service
Professional fixed-fare transfers connecting York and the wider Yorkshire and the Humber to London City's single terminal — with TfL-licensed drivers, real-time flight tracking, and complimentary meet & greet on arrival.
Direct M1 Route
3 Hours, 45 Minutes
24/7 Available
365 days a year
Meet & Greet
Inside arrivals hall
Licensed Drivers
DBS checked & insured
York to London City: Distance, Drive Time & M1 Route
York sits where the A1(M) meets the A64, and that junction feeds almost all of the city’s southbound airport traffic.
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Travel Time~3 Hours, 45 Minutes via M1
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Main RouteA1(M) → M1 → A406 → London City
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Pick-up AreasAll YO postcodes covered
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AirportLondon London City (LCY)
Why choose our York to London City taxi:
- check_circleDirect M1 route—faster than trains with changes
- check_circleDoor-to-door from any York address
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- check_circleNo luggage limits or station connections
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- • York City Centre
- • Clifton
- • Fulford
- • Heworth
- • Acomb
- • Bishopthorpe
York to London City Taxi Prices by Vehicle
Fixed York 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 | £365 |
| Estate Car VW Passat Estate, Skoda Superb | 1–4 | 4 large bags | £410 |
| Executive Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series | 1–4 | 2 large bags | £498 |
| MPV 5 Seater Vauxhall Zafira or similar | 5 | 3 large bags | £454 |
| MPV 6 Seater Ford Galaxy or similar | 5 | 4 large bags | £512 |
| MPV 7 Seater Mercedes Vito or similar | 6 | 5 large bags | £542 |
| Executive MPV 7 Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 7 large bags | £712 |
| MPV 8 Seater Mercedes Sprinter or similar | 8 | 7 large bags | £579 |
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 Yorkshire and the North
Popular nearby London City routes: Leeds to London City taxi, Sheffield to London City taxi, Newcastle to London City taxi.
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Choose Your Vehicle for the York 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 £365
Estate
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From £410
Executive
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From £498
MPV 5 Seater
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From £454
Need a larger vehicle? We also offer 8-seater minibuses. Child seats available free.
View Full Fleet arrow_forwardYork to London City: Taxi vs Train vs Coach
Trains and coaches serve York, but for a London City transfer with luggage or an early flight a private taxi wins on what matters.
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Train
The rail route is York to London King's Cross on the LNER East Coast Main Line, then across the capital by the Elizabeth line, Underground and the DLR to London City Airport — two or three changes with luggage across London, over three hours station to terminal, longer door to door, and £70-130pp for a walk-up East Coast fare.
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Coach
National Express or FlixBus, routed via central London — six hours or more with a change in the capital, £30-45pp booked ahead.
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Private Taxi
Door-to-door in 3 Hours, 45 Minutes, no changes, no luggage hassle, 24/7, fixed from £365.
York Pickup & Drop-off Areas We Cover
Door-to-door across York and North Yorkshire for London City transfers.
•York City Centre
•Clifton
•Fulford
•Heworth
•Acomb
•Bishopthorpe
Wider York Area Coverage:
We also cover every YO postcode across North Yorkshire and the surrounding area, with door-to-door pickups from Haxby, Copmanthorpe, Poppleton, 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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York to London City Transfers for Every Kind of Trip
Business & Finance Travel
London City exists for the business traveller, sitting minutes from Canary Wharf and the City, and York sends a steady stream of professionals its way for short-haul meetings across Europe.
City Breaks & Visiting London
For a long weekend in the capital or a European city break flying from LCY, being collected from your York door beats wrestling luggage through King's Cross and onto the DLR.
How to Book Your York 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 York Pickup Address
Any address, hotel, station, or business in York 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 York to London City Airport transfer.
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Starting From
£365 (Fixed Fare)
York to London City Airport Taxi – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about York to London City taxis. More on our FAQ page.
How much does a taxi from York to London City Airport cost?
The fare is set in advance and shown in the price table above, from the saloon up through the larger vehicles. It is an all-in figure with no surge pricing, so the price shown above is the price you pay, whatever the traffic on the M1 or the North Circular on the day.
How long does the York to London City Airport journey take?
Allow roughly the drive time shown above. The great majority of the route is motorway along the A1(M) and the M1, so through the middle of the day the timing is dependable; your driver builds in a sensible buffer for the M1 roadworks and the run around the North Circular into the Royal Docks.
What is the best route from York to London City Airport?
The standard run is the A1(M) south to the M1, then the A406 North Circular eastbound and the A13 into E16 for London City. When the M1 or the ring road is congested, an experienced driver may weigh an alternative line across London to keep the journey moving towards the single terminal.
Do you pick up from Clifton, Fulford and Acomb?
Yes. We collect from every York neighbourhood including Clifton, Fulford, Acomb, Heworth and Bishopthorpe, as well as the wider YO postcodes such as Haxby, Copmanthorpe, Poppleton and Osbaldwick.
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DBS-checked drivers
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Fixed fares in writing
No meter, no surge, no card fees
Flight tracking
Free waiting if you land late
Book Your York to London City Taxi Today
Ready for a stress-free airport transfer? Book your York to London City taxi today with London Airport Taxi — fixed fares from £365, professional drivers, and comfortable door-to-door service every step of the way.
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