Airport transfers · both directions
From Dartford to London City for a fixed £85, and the same fare back. About 15 miles along the A2, usually 25–45 minutes.
A taxi from Dartford to London City Airport is £85 in a saloon, £100 in a 6-seat MPV and £110 in an 8-seater. It is about 15 miles and 25 min off-peak, or 45 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Dartford, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Dartford → London City | London City → Dartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £85 | from £85 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £100 | from £100 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £110 | from £110 |
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 A2 and through Blackheath to the Blackwall Tunnel and Silvertown.
By public transport it is about 35 minutes from Dartford to London London Bridge, then the Jubilee line to Canning Town and the DLR.
By public transport: Train to London Bridge, then the Jubilee line to Canning Town and the DLR, about 60–80 min. The catch is changing trains in central London with cases. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 25 min, or 45 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Dartford (DA1 / DA2) the route runs west on the A2 and through Blackheath to the Blackwall Tunnel and Silvertown. Coming back from London City the driver follows the Blackwall Tunnel and the A2 back to Dartford. That is about 15 miles: reckon 25 min off-peak and 45 min when the A2 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 Dartford.
The A2 and the Blackwall Tunnel is where delays usually happen. Early-morning runs are quicker; in rush hour allow the full 45 minutes.
Check-in guide for London City Airport: one hour for most European flights. Add 25 to 45 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Dartford sits at the Kent end of the Dartford Crossing, with Bluewater, the Orchard Theatre and Darent Valley Hospital, and Greenhithe, Stone and Wilmington around it.
We collect from homes, hotels and offices across Dartford, including Bluewater and the riverside business parks at Crossways.
We also cover nearby Wilmington, Stone, Greenhithe, Swanscombe, Crayford, Bean, Sutton-at-Hone and Joyden's Wood.
Local tip: Dartford is right at the Crossing, so Stansted and Luton are quicker than you might expect.
£85 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking, including airport charges.
The same £85 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Yes. We collect from homes, hotels and offices across Dartford and nearby Wilmington, Stone and Greenhithe.
Most London City flights need you there about an hour before departure, so add the journey time and a small margin.
About 15 miles by road: 25 minutes off-peak and up to 45 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £100 and an 8-seater is £110, 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.