Airport transfers · both directions
London City is about 14 miles from Orpington, via the A20, the A2 and the river tunnels. A fixed £135 saloon each way, usually 35–55 minutes.
A taxi from Orpington to London City Airport is £135 in a saloon, £150 in a 6-seat MPV and £160 in an 8-seater. It is about 14 miles and 35 min off-peak, or 55 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Orpington, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Orpington → London City | London City → Orpington |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 follows the A20 and the A2 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 60–75 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 Orpington (BR5 / BR6) the route runs along the A20 and the A2 to the Blackwall or Silvertown Tunnel and on to the airport. Coming back from London City the driver follows the tunnel, the A2 and the A20 back to Orpington. That is about 14 miles: reckon 35 min off-peak and 55 min when the A2 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. The A2 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.
Orpington runs from its High Street, The Walnuts and Priory Gardens to Petts Wood, Chelsfield and Green Street Green, with the Princess Royal University Hospital at Farnborough to the west.
Orpington is close to junction 4 of the M25, so most airport runs start on the motorway within minutes. We also collect from the Princess Royal University Hospital.
We also cover nearby Petts Wood, Chelsfield, Green Street Green, Farnborough, St Mary Cray, Locksbottom, Crofton and Pratts Bottom.
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 14 miles.
Yes. Any tolls or charges on the route are included in the fixed fare.
About 14 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.