Airport transfers · both directions
London City Airport is about 35 miles from Chelmsford, down the A12. A fixed £140 saloon each way, usually 45–75 minutes.
A taxi from Chelmsford to London City Airport is £140 in a saloon, £155 in a 6-seat MPV and £165 in an 8-seater. It is about 35 miles and 45 min off-peak, or 75 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Chelmsford, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Chelmsford → London City | London City → Chelmsford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £140 | from £140 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £155 | from £155 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £165 | from £165 |
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 down the A12 into east London, then south to the A13 and Silvertown.
By rail it is about 35 minutes from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Street, then the Tube to Bank and the DLR.
By public transport: Train to Liverpool Street, then the Tube to Bank and the DLR, about 65–85 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 45 min, or 75 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Chelmsford (CM1 to CM3) the route runs down the A12 into east London, then south to the A13 and Silvertown. Coming back from London City the driver follows the A13 and the A12 back to Chelmsford. That is about 35 miles: reckon 45 min off-peak and 75 min when the A12 at Gallows Corner 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.
Your driver meets you inside arrivals at London City, helps with the bags and drives you back to your door in Chelmsford.
Traffic builds on the A12 at Gallows Corner on weekday mornings and Friday afternoons. Allow the upper end of 75 minutes if you are flying at those times.
Check-in guide for London City Airport: one hour for most European flights. Add 45 to 75 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Chelmsford is Essex's county city, with the cathedral, Anglia Ruskin University, Bond Street's shops, Hylands Park and the county cricket ground, and Writtle, Great Baddow and Springfield around it.
We collect from homes, hotels, university halls and offices across Chelmsford and the villages.
We also cover nearby Great Baddow, Writtle, Springfield, Broomfield, Galleywood, Boreham, Danbury and Chelmer Village.
Local tip: Stansted is under half an hour from Chelmsford, so it is often the easy choice for European flights.
£140 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking, including airport charges.
The same £140 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Yes. We collect from homes, hotels and offices across Chelmsford and nearby Great Baddow, Writtle and Springfield.
Most London City flights need you there about an hour before departure, so add the journey time and a small margin.
About 35 miles by road: 45 minutes off-peak and up to 75 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £155 and an 8-seater is £165, 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.