London City Airport to Central London Transfer
8-mile business transfer London City to Zone 1 — 25 minutes door-to-door. Fixed price from £45 · 25 minutes · 24/7 service with flight tracking and Meet & Greet inside the LCY terminal.
- Distance
- 8 miles
- Duration
- 25 min
- From
- £45
- Vehicles
- 1–8 passengers
About the London City Airport to Central London route
Central London is just 8 miles west of London City Airport — our shortest London airport transfer. Off-peak we complete the run in 25 minutes via the A13 and Limehouse Link. The natural transfer for business travellers landing on BA CityFlyer, KLM, Lufthansa or Swiss.
Drop-off points include The City, Mayfair, Canary Wharf, Westminster, Covent Garden and Liverpool Street. Our drivers know every backstreet around Central London, so we get you to the door — not just the postcode.
Why book with Get London Transfer?
- 8 miles — shortest London airport transfer
- Mayfair / The City door-to-door
- Executive-as-standard for business class
- Sub-30-minute journeys
Fleet & pricing for London City Airport → Central London
| Class | Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Mercedes E-Class / BMW 5 Series | 3 | 2 | From included rate |
| Executive | Mercedes S-Class / BMW 7 Series | 3 | 2 | +£35 |
| MPV (6-seat) | Mercedes V-Class / VW Caravelle | 6 | 6 | +£25 |
| 8-Seater | Mercedes EQV / VW Crafter | 8 | 8 | +£45 |
| Wheelchair Accessible | Specialist WAV | 4 | 2 | Quote on request |
All prices include Meet & Greet inside the LCY terminal, 60 minutes free waiting, flight monitoring, all tolls and parking. No card fees. No surge pricing.
What's included
Business-class Meet & Greet
Your chauffeur waits inside LCY Arrivals — the airport is small so the meeting point is immediate.
Flight Tracking
Live ATC monitoring. Driver waits free of charge if you're delayed.
Fixed Price
The price quoted is the price paid. No surge, no card surcharges.
Professional Drivers
TfL-licensed PHV drivers, DBS-checked, English-speaking, route-trained on the Central London approach.
Frequently asked questions
How long London City to Central London?
25 minutes off-peak via the A13/Limehouse Link. Peak times 35-45 minutes.
How much is a taxi from LCY to Central London?
Fixed price from £45 saloon. Executive Mercedes S-Class from £75.
Is the DLR faster?
DLR to Bank takes 22 minutes — fast, but you still need onward transport with luggage. Door-to-door private car is comparable and more comfortable post-flight.
Going to Central London from another London airport?
We cover Central London from every London airport. Pick your arrival airport:
Other transfers from London City Airport
If you're flying in or out of London City Airport, here are some of our other popular routes:
See the full list on our London City Airport Transfers hub — every city, airport, cruise port and stadium we cover from LCY.
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