Airport transfers · both directions
A fixed £130 saloon from Dorking to London City Airport, and the same back. It is about 32 miles up the A24 and across south London: 70–105 minutes on a normal day.
A taxi from Dorking to London City Airport is £130 in a saloon, £145 in a 6-seat MPV and £155 in an 8-seater. It is about 32 miles and 70 min off-peak, or 105 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Dorking, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Dorking → London City | London City → Dorking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £130 | from £130 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £145 | from £145 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £155 | from £155 |
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 up the A24 through Leatherhead and Epsom, then across south London to the Blackwall Tunnel.
On the train it is about 50 minutes from Dorking to London Waterloo, then the Jubilee line to Canning Town and the DLR.
By public transport: Train to Waterloo, then the Jubilee line to Canning Town and the DLR, about 80–100 min. The catch is changing trains in central London with cases. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 70 min, or 105 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Dorking (RH4 / RH5) the route runs up the A24 through Leatherhead and Epsom, then across south London to the Blackwall Tunnel. Coming back from London City the driver follows the Blackwall Tunnel, south London and the A24 back to Dorking. That is about 32 miles: reckon 70 min off-peak and 105 min when south London 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.
The driver tracks your flight, waits in London City arrivals with a name board and brings you home to Dorking at the same fixed fare.
South London is the stretch to watch. On a clear run it is 70 minutes, so leave a margin on weekday mornings.
Check-in guide for London City Airport: one hour for most European flights. Add 70 to 105 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Dorking is a market town under Box Hill, known for its antiques shops, Denbies vineyard and walks up to Leith Hill, with villages spread out across the Mole Valley.
We collect from homes and country hotels around Dorking, including the villages and farm lanes towards Capel, Ockley and Abinger.
We also cover nearby Westcott, Brockham, Mickleham, Capel, Holmwood, Ockley, Abinger Hammer and Westhumble.
Local tip: For rural addresses, add a landmark or a what3words location to the booking so the driver finds the right gate first time.
£130 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking, including airport charges.
The same £130 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Yes. We collect from homes, hotels and offices across Dorking and nearby Westcott, Brockham and Mickleham.
Most London City flights need you there about an hour before departure, so add the journey time and a small margin.
About 32 miles by road: 70 minutes off-peak and up to 105 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £145 and an 8-seater is £155, 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.