Airport transfers · both directions
A fixed £150 saloon from Guildford to London City Airport, and the same back. It is about 38 miles up the A3 and across London: 75–110 minutes on a normal day.
A taxi from Guildford to London City Airport is £150 in a saloon, £165 in a 6-seat MPV and £175 in an 8-seater. It is about 38 miles and 75 min off-peak, or 110 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Guildford, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Guildford → London City | London City → Guildford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £150 | from £150 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £165 | from £165 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £175 | from £175 |
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 A3 into south-west London, along the Embankment and through the City to the Limehouse Link.
On the train it is about 40 minutes from Guildford 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 70–90 min. The catch is the change in London and the walk with luggage. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 75 min, or 110 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Guildford (GU1 to GU4) the route runs up the A3 into south-west London, along the Embankment and through the City to the Limehouse Link. Coming back from London City the driver follows the Limehouse Link, the City and the A3 back to Guildford. That is about 38 miles: reckon 75 min off-peak and 110 min when the A3 and central 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 Guildford at the same fixed fare.
The A3 and central London is the stretch to watch. On a clear run it is 75 minutes, so leave a margin on weekday mornings.
Check-in guide for London City Airport: one hour for most European flights. Add 75 to 110 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Guildford is Surrey's county town, with the cathedral, the University of Surrey, a steep cobbled High Street below the castle, G Live and the River Wey, and Merrow, Burpham and Shalford around it.
We collect from homes, hotels, university halls and the Surrey Research Park.
We also cover nearby Burpham, Merrow, Shalford, Onslow Village, Stoughton, Bramley, Compton and Send.
Local tip: University of Surrey students: tell us your hall or building and the driver meets you at the right entrance.
£150 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking, including airport charges.
The same £150 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Yes. We collect from homes, hotels and offices across Guildford and nearby Burpham, Merrow and Shalford.
Most London City flights need you there about an hour before departure, so add the journey time and a small margin.
About 38 miles by road: 75 minutes off-peak and up to 110 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £165 and an 8-seater is £175, 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.