Airport transfers · both directions
London City is only about 8 miles from Woodford, down the North Circular to the A13. A fixed £135 saloon each way, usually 20–35 minutes.
A taxi from Woodford to London City Airport is £135 in a saloon, £150 in a 6-seat MPV and £160 in an 8-seater. It is about 8 miles and 20 min off-peak, or 35 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Woodford, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Woodford → London City | London City → Woodford |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 takes the A406 south past Barking to the A13 and on to Silvertown. It is one of the shortest airport runs from anywhere in our area.
London City suits business trips to Europe. It has no flights to Israel, so for Tel Aviv, Woodford families usually use Heathrow or Luton.
By public transport: Overground or Tube to Stratford or Canning Town, then the DLR, about 45–75 min. The catch is two or three changes with bags. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 20 min, or 35 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Woodford (IG8 / E18) the route runs the A406 south to the A13 and Silvertown. Coming back from London City the driver follows the A13 and A406 north to Woodford. That is about 8 miles: reckon 20 min off-peak and 35 min when the Beckton and Barking stretch of the A406 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, and you can usually be home in Woodford within 35 minutes.
Most London City flights only need you there about an hour before departure. The A406 around Barking is the busy part in the morning.
Check-in guide for London City Airport: one hour for most European flights. Add 20 to 35 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Woodford and South Woodford are part of the Redbridge Jewish community, one of the largest outside north-west London, with established synagogues, Jewish schools and kosher shops in the area.
Sitting right on the M11 and the North Circular, Woodford is the quickest part of our area for Stansted and one of the quickest for London City. We pick up across IG8 and E18.
Local tip: Book both legs of a business trip together and 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 20 to 35 minutes over about 8 miles.
No. For Tel Aviv, use Heathrow or Luton.
About 8 miles by road: 20 minutes off-peak and up to 35 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.