Airport transfers · both directions
London City is about 22 miles from Ruislip, across London via the A40 and the City. A fixed £149 saloon each way, usually 55–90 minutes.
A taxi from Ruislip to London City Airport is £149 in a saloon, £164 in a 6-seat MPV and £174 in an 8-seater. It is about 22 miles and 55 min off-peak, or 90 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Ruislip, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Ruislip → London City | London City → Ruislip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £149 | from £149 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £164 | from £164 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £174 | from £174 |
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 A40 and the Westway into town, crosses the City and takes the Limehouse Link to Silvertown.
By rail the Central line runs direct from South Ruislip to Bank, where the DLR goes on to the airport.
By public transport: Central line from South Ruislip to Bank, then the DLR, about 70–85 min. The catch is a long Tube ride and a change at Bank. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 55 min, or 90 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Ruislip (HA4) the route runs along the A40 and the Westway, through the City and down the Limehouse Link. Coming back from London City the driver follows the Limehouse Link, the City and the A40 back to HA4. That is about 22 miles: reckon 55 min off-peak and 90 min when the A40, the Westway and the City 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.
The A40, the Westway and the City are the slow points. Allow the full 90 minutes on weekday mornings.
Check-in guide for London City Airport: one hour for most European flights. Add 55 to 90 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Ruislip is a leafy suburb built around its High Street, Manor Farm and the old village, with Ruislip Lido and Ruislip Woods to the north and Ruislip Manor, South Ruislip and Ruislip Gardens stretching south towards the A40.
Ruislip has five stations across three lines, so give us the full address or station name and the driver will meet you at the right place.
We also cover nearby Eastcote, Ruislip Manor, South Ruislip, Ickenham, Northwood, Ruislip Gardens, Harefield and Northolt.
Local tip: For a same-day business trip, book both legs together. The return is 10% off.
£149 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £149 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Usually 55 to 90 minutes over about 22 miles.
Yes. Book both legs together and the return is 10% off.
About 22 miles by road: 55 minutes off-peak and up to 90 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £164 and an 8-seater is £174, 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.