Airport transfers · both directions
A fixed £115 saloon from Watford to London City Airport, and the same back. It is about 26 miles along the North Circular: 55–90 minutes on a normal day.
A taxi from Watford to London City Airport is £115 in a saloon, £130 in a 6-seat MPV and £140 in an 8-seater. It is about 26 miles and 55 min off-peak, or 90 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Watford, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Watford → London City | London City → Watford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £115 | from £115 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £130 | from £130 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £140 | from £140 |
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 down the A41 to the North Circular and east along it to the A13 and Silvertown.
On the train it is about 20 minutes from Watford Junction to London Euston, then the Tube to Bank and the DLR.
By public transport: Train to Euston, then the Tube to Bank and the DLR, about 60–80 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 55 min, or 90 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Watford (WD17 to WD19 / WD24 / WD25) the route runs down the A41 to the North Circular and east along it to the A13 and Silvertown. Coming back from London City the driver follows the A13, the North Circular and the A41 back to Watford. That is about 26 miles: reckon 55 min off-peak and 90 min when the North Circular 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 Watford at the same fixed fare.
The North Circular is the stretch to watch. On a clear run it is 55 minutes, so leave a margin 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.
Watford is Hertfordshire's biggest town, with the Atria, Cassiobury Park, Watford FC and the Warner Bros. studios at Leavesden, and Bushey, Croxley Green and Abbots Langley around it.
We collect from homes, hotels and offices across Watford, from Leavesden and the studios, and from Watford General Hospital.
We also cover nearby Bushey, Garston, Leavesden, Abbots Langley, Croxley Green, Oxhey, Carpenders Park and Kings Langley.
Local tip: Visiting the Warner Bros. Studio Tour? We can collect from your hotel and wait, or drop you straight from the airport.
£115 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking, including airport charges.
The same £115 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Yes. We collect from homes, hotels and offices across Watford and nearby Bushey, Garston and Leavesden.
Most London City flights need you there about an hour before departure, so add the journey time and a small margin.
About 26 miles by road: 55 minutes off-peak and up to 90 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £130 and an 8-seater is £140, 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.