Airport transfers · both directions
From Ashford to London City for a fixed £205, and the same fare back. About 55 miles along the M20 and the A20, usually 70–110 minutes.
A taxi from Ashford to London City Airport is £205 in a saloon, £220 in a 6-seat MPV and £230 in an 8-seater. It is about 55 miles and 70 min off-peak, or 110 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Ashford, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Ashford → London City | London City → Ashford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £205 | from £205 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £220 | from £220 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £230 | from £230 |
Per vehicle, not per person. Airport drop-off and pick-up charges, tolls and waiting after landing are inside the price, and it does not change on the day. Book both directions together and the return is 10% off.
By car the driver heads west on the M20 and the A20 through Sidcup and Eltham to the Blackwall Tunnel.
By public transport it is about 40 minutes from Ashford International to London St Pancras International, then the Tube to Bank and the DLR.
By public transport: Train to St Pancras International, then the Tube to Bank and the DLR, about 80–100 min. The catch is at least one change with bags, and early flights before the first train. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 70 min, or 110 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Ashford (TN23 to TN26) the route runs west on the M20 and the A20 through Sidcup and Eltham to the Blackwall Tunnel. Coming back from London City the driver follows the Blackwall Tunnel, the A20 and the M20 back to Ashford. That is about 55 miles: reckon 70 min off-peak and 110 min when the A20 and the Blackwall Tunnel is busy.
London City is small and quick. Your driver meets you just outside arrivals with a name board, usually within minutes of you leaving the aircraft.
Landing late or early makes no difference: the driver follows the real landing time at London City and takes you straight home to Ashford.
The A20 and the Blackwall Tunnel is where delays usually happen. Early-morning runs are quicker; in rush hour allow the full 110 minutes.
Check-in guide for London City Airport: one hour for most European flights. Add 70 to 110 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Ashford is a fast-growing Kent town with high-speed trains to St Pancras, the Designer Outlet, County Square and villages from Wye to Charing across the Downs.
We collect from homes, hotels and offices across Ashford and the villages, and from Ashford International station.
We also cover nearby Kennington, Willesborough, Kingsnorth, Singleton, Wye, Charing, Hamstreet and Bethersden.
Local tip: From Ashford every London airport is a long run, so book an 8-seater or MPV early for family trips.
£205 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking, including airport charges.
The same £205 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Yes. We collect from homes, hotels and offices across Ashford and nearby Kennington, Willesborough and Kingsnorth.
Most London City flights need you there about an hour before departure, so add the journey time and a small margin.
About 55 miles by road: 70 minutes off-peak and up to 110 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £220 and an 8-seater is £230, each way. Both are fixed at booking.
Yes. Add child seats, boosters and buggies on the booking form and they are fitted before the driver arrives.
No. The fare is fixed when you book. Traffic, tolls and the hour are our problem, not a line on your bill.
Fares are fixed at booking and shown per vehicle. Distances and journey times are approximate and vary with traffic and the exact pickup address. Page reviewed 28 September 2026.