Airport transfers · both directions
London City is about 11 miles from Romford, along the A13. A fixed £135 saloon each way, usually 25–45 minutes.
A taxi from Romford to London City Airport is £135 in a saloon, £150 in a 6-seat MPV and £160 in an 8-seater. It is about 11 miles and 25 min off-peak, or 45 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Romford, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Romford → London City | London City → Romford |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 heads down to the A13 through Dagenham and follows it west to Silvertown.
By rail it is the Elizabeth line to Stratford and then the DLR, with a change at Canning Town.
By public transport: Elizabeth line to Stratford, then the DLR via Canning Town, about 45–55 min. The catch is two changes with luggage. 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 Romford (RM1 / RM7) the route runs along the A124 and the A13 to Silvertown. Coming back from London City the driver follows the A13 and the A124 back to Romford. That is about 11 miles: reckon 25 min off-peak and 45 min when the A13 through Dagenham 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 A13 through Dagenham is busy before 09:30.
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.
Romford is Havering's main town, with its historic market place, The Liberty and The Brewery, South Street's bars and restaurants, Queen's Hospital to the west, and residential areas from Gidea Park and Collier Row to Harold Wood.
Romford sits close to the M25 and the A12, so the driver takes the quickest road for each airport. The ring road around the town centre is busy, so give us the exact address or building name.
We also cover nearby Gidea Park, Harold Wood, Hornchurch, Collier Row, Chadwell Heath, Upminster, Harold Hill and Squirrels Heath.
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 25 to 45 minutes over about 11 miles.
Yes. Choose the Executive vehicle class when you book to see the fixed price.
About 11 miles by road: 25 minutes off-peak and up to 45 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.