Airport transfers · both directions
London City is about 25 miles from Uxbridge, across London via the A40 and the City. A fixed £149 saloon each way, usually 60–95 minutes.
A taxi from Uxbridge to London City Airport is £149 in a saloon, £164 in a 6-seat MPV and £174 in an 8-seater. It is about 25 miles and 60 min off-peak, or 95 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Uxbridge, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Uxbridge → London City | London City → Uxbridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 heads in along the A40 and the Westway, crosses the City and takes the Limehouse Link to Silvertown.
By rail it is the Metropolitan line to Liverpool Street, the Central line one stop to Bank and then the DLR.
By public transport: Metropolitan line to Liverpool Street, Central line to Bank, then the DLR, about 85–100 min. The catch is two changes with luggage. 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 Uxbridge (UB8 / UB10) the route runs in 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 Uxbridge. That is about 25 miles: reckon 60 min off-peak and 95 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 95 minutes 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.
Uxbridge is Hillingdon's main town, with the end of the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines, The Chimes and The Pavilions, Brunel University's campus, the Civic Centre, and residential areas from Cowley and Hillingdon to Ickenham.
We collect from homes, Brunel University halls and hotels. For the campus, tell us the building or hall name and the driver will meet you at the right gate.
We also cover nearby Cowley, Hillingdon, Ickenham, Denham, Yiewsley, West Drayton, Harefield and Ruislip.
Local tip: Heathrow is on Uxbridge's doorstep. If your airline flies from both, Heathrow is usually much quicker.
£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 60 to 95 minutes over about 25 miles.
Yes. Book both legs together and the return is 10% off.
About 25 miles by road: 60 minutes off-peak and up to 95 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.