Airport transfers · both directions
London City is about 11 miles from Beckenham, via Lewisham and the river tunnels. A fixed £135 saloon each way, usually 35–55 minutes.
A taxi from Beckenham to London City Airport is £135 in a saloon, £150 in a 6-seat MPV and £160 in an 8-seater. It is about 11 miles and 35 min off-peak, or 55 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Beckenham, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Beckenham → London City | London City → Beckenham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £135 | from £135 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £150 | from £150 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £160 | from £160 |
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.
The driver heads north through Catford and Lewisham to the Blackwall or Silvertown Tunnel and crosses to the airport.
By rail it is Southeastern to London Bridge, the Jubilee line to Canning Town and then the DLR.
By public transport: Southeastern to London Bridge, Jubilee line to Canning Town, then the DLR, about 55–70 min. The catch is two changes with luggage. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 35 min, or 55 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Beckenham (BR3) the route runs north through Catford and Lewisham to the Blackwall or Silvertown Tunnel. Coming back from London City the driver follows the tunnel, Lewisham and Catford back to BR3. That is about 11 miles: reckon 35 min off-peak and 55 min when Catford, Lewisham and the tunnel approaches 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.
London City is quick to leave. Your driver waits just outside arrivals.
Most London City flights need you there about an hour before departure. Catford, Lewisham and the tunnel approaches are busy before 09:30.
Check-in guide for London City Airport: one hour for most European flights. Add 35 to 55 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Beckenham centres on its High Street and Beckenham Junction, with Kelsey Park and Beckenham Place Park, the tram stops at Elmers End and Beckenham Road, and residential streets out to Eden Park, Park Langley and Shortlands.
The High Street is busy with buses and restaurants. For addresses on it, we pick up on the nearest side street, and the driver calls when outside.
We also cover nearby Elmers End, Eden Park, Park Langley, Shortlands, Penge, Kent House, West Wickham and Bromley.
Local tip: For a same-day business trip, book both legs together. The return is 10% off.
£135 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £135 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Usually 35 to 55 minutes over about 11 miles.
Yes. Any tolls or charges on the route are included in the fixed fare.
About 11 miles by road: 35 minutes off-peak and up to 55 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £150 and an 8-seater is £160, 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.