Airport transfers · both directions
A fixed £125 saloon from Staines-upon-Thames to London City Airport, and the same back. It is about 30 miles along the M4 and across London: 60–95 minutes on a normal day.
A taxi from Staines-upon-Thames to London City Airport is £125 in a saloon, £140 in a 6-seat MPV and £150 in an 8-seater. It is about 30 miles and 60 min off-peak, or 95 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Staines-upon-Thames, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Staines-upon-Thames → London City | London City → Staines-upon-Thames |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £125 | from £125 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £140 | from £140 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £150 | from £150 |
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 east on the A30 and the M4 into London, along the Embankment and through the City to the Limehouse Link.
On the train it is about 40 minutes from Staines 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 at least one change with bags, and early flights before the first train. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 60 min, or 95 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Staines-upon-Thames (TW18 / TW19) the route runs east on the A30 and the M4 into 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 M4 back to Staines. That is about 30 miles: reckon 60 min off-peak and 95 min when the M4 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 Staines-upon-Thames at the same fixed fare.
The M4 and central London is the stretch to watch. On a clear run it is 60 minutes, so leave a margin on weekday mornings.
Check-in guide for London City Airport: one hour for most European flights. Add 60 to 95 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Staines-upon-Thames is a riverside town right on Heathrow's doorstep, with the Elmsleigh Centre and Two Rivers, the Thames path and Thorpe Park and Runnymede close by.
We collect from homes, hotels and offices in Staines and nearby, including the many airline and cargo offices around Stanwell.
We also cover nearby Stanwell, Laleham, Egham, Ashford, Wraysbury, Egham Hythe, Thorpe and Stanwell Moor.
Local tip: Heathrow is so close that we can often do a later pickup than you expect; the booking page suggests a time for your flight.
£125 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking, including airport charges.
The same £125 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Yes. We collect from homes, hotels and offices across Staines-upon-Thames and nearby Stanwell, Laleham and Egham.
Most London City flights need you there about an hour before departure, so add the journey time and a small margin.
About 30 miles by road: 60 minutes off-peak and up to 95 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £140 and an 8-seater is £150, 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.