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East Midlands to London City Airport Taxi Transfer
London City Airport is out in the Royal Docks, on the far side of the capital, so reaching it from East Midlands by train means crossing London with your bags. We drive the whole way instead, from £310 for the car, with the price fixed at booking.
- Your first 45 minutes of waiting at EMA are on us
- Straight to the single terminal at London City
- Your bags stay in the boot all the way to the Royal Docks
About 135 miles
M1, then across east London
2½–3 hrs
Longer in London’s rush hour
45 min free
Starts on touchdown at EMA
1 terminal
Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5
Reliable Taxi Transfers from East Midlands Airport to London City
Local Taxis in Leicester will take you from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London City Airport (LCY) at any time of day or night. It’s a drive of roughly 135 miles, down the M1 and then east across London to the Royal Docks, and it normally takes two and a half to three hours.
London City is a small airport with one terminal, used mostly for short European flights and business trips. Your driver collects you from EMA’s Rapid Drop Off area and takes you to the Short Stay car park outside the terminal, a short walk from check-in.
Round-the-Clock Service
We take bookings for early starts and late arrivals alike, weekends and bank holidays included.
Price Fixed When You Book
Slow traffic on the North Circular or the A13 won't change what you pay.
Council-Licensed, DBS-Checked Drivers
Each driver holds a council private hire licence and has passed a DBS check, so you know who's driving you across London.
Cars for Every Group Size
From a saloon for a solo business trip to an 8-seat minibus for a team flying out together.
The Route to London City Airport
Leave East Midlands Airport
Follow the A453 the short distance to junction 23A and join the southbound M1.
Drive the M1 towards London
More than 90 miles of motorway take you past Leicester, Northampton, Milton Keynes and Luton into Hertfordshire.
Cross north London
Your driver takes whichever is moving better on the day: the M25 and M11, or the M1 to its end and then the North Circular (A406). Both bring you out at the A13 in Beckton.
Into the Royal Docks
From Beckton it’s a short drive through the Royal Docks to the airport and its Short Stay car park.
Expected Journey Times
- Late at night or very early 2¾–3 hours
- Off-peak weekdays 3–3½ hours
- London rush hour 3½–4½ hours
- Big shows at Excel London next door Allow Extra Time
How Much Does a Taxi from East Midlands Airport to London City Cost?
One-way fares, fixed when you book and charged per vehicle: £310 in a saloon, £350 in an estate car or MPV, or £375 for the 8-seat minibus. Split four ways, the saloon comes to under £80 a head.
Ideal for one or two travellers
- Price: £310 one way
- Passengers: 4
- 2 large suitcases and 4 small cases
A longer boot for bulky luggage
- Price: £350 one way
- Passengers: 4
- 3 Suitcases and 4 Small Cases
Four people with room to spare
- Price: £350 one way
- Passengers: 4
- 3 Suitcases and 4 Small Cases
Teams and families of up to eight
- Price: £375 one way
- Passengers: 8
- 6 Suitcases and 8 Small Cases
The price stays the same whatever time you travel, except over Christmas and New Year, when it rises to fare and a half.
What's Covered by Your London City Fare
No hidden charges. The list below shows what’s included and the few extras that might apply.
- Fixed fare, agreed when you book Included
- Flight monitoring Included
- First 45 minutes of waiting after your flight lands Free
- Night-time, weekend and bank holiday journeys No Extra
- Waiting after the free 45 minutes 30p a minute
- Meet & Greet: driver waits inside arrivals £10
with your name - Airport car park charge At Cost
- Extra pick-up or drop-off on the way Quoted per trip
- Christmas and New Year Fare and a half
- Card and cash payments Accepted
- Congestion Charge in central London £10
(doesn't apply to LCY)
Drop-Off at London City Airport
London City has just one terminal, so there’s nothing to look up before you travel. Your driver pulls into the Short Stay car park in front of it, and any parking fee is charged at cost. The airport is compact, so it’s only a short walk from the car to check-in.
Booking Your Taxi and Meeting Your Driver at EMA for LCY
From the moment you book to the moment you leave the airport.
1
Tell Us Your Flights
Book on our website or by calling. We need 3 to 4 hours' notice before you land at East Midlands, plus your London City departure time.
2
We Keep an Eye on Your Flight
Your driver knows if you're running early or late, because we track the flight in real time.
3
A Call When You Touch Down
We phone as soon as you land. Take your time collecting your bags: the first 45 minutes of waiting are free.
4
Find Your Car at Rapid Drop Off
You'll find it parked in EMA's Rapid Drop Off area. Would you rather be met inside with a name board? Request meet & greet at booking.
Punctual. Comfortable. No Hassle.
Why Book Your EMA to London City Taxi with Us
Flights from London City are mostly short hops on tight schedules. Give us your departure time and we'll plan the pick-up backwards from it.
Plans change. If your flight is diverted, held up for hours or rebooked, ring us whenever it happens and we'll reschedule your car.
Even the saloon takes 2 large cases and 4 smaller ones. The estate and MPV fit 3 large, and the minibus 6.
Every vehicle we use is licensed for private hire, has a valid MOT and carries hire-and-reward insurance.
What Travellers Say About Our Services
Other Transfers from East Midlands Airport
Explore our other airport routes from East Midlands. Each route has its own page with journey times and terminal details.
Questions People Ask
For the whole vehicle, one way: £310 by saloon, £350 by estate car or MPV, and £375 by 8-seat minibus.
Plan for two and a half to three hours. In London’s rush hour the last stretch slows down, so allow up to three and a half.
If the two flights aren’t on one booking, build in at least 6 hours from your EMA landing to your London City departure. That covers up to an hour at EMA, roughly three hours of driving and the check-in time your airline sets.
Your driver parks up outside, in the Rapid Drop Off area, and calls once your plane is down. Meet & greet (£10) brings the driver inside to arrivals with a name board.
In the Short Stay car park right outside the airport’s only terminal.
Nothing you need to sort out. We track the flight, and your 45 minutes of free waiting begin when you actually land. Waiting beyond that costs 30p a minute.
No, it’s per vehicle. However many seats you fill, the price stays the same.
No. London City Airport and the roads we use to reach it are outside central London’s charging zone, so the £18 charge doesn’t apply to this trip.
We don’t provide them, so please bring a suitable seat with you for any child who needs one.
Cancel 6 hours or more before pick-up for a full refund, which reaches your card in 7 to 10 working days. Ring 0116 275 7575 to change a booking.
You can, though it involves four separate legs. There’s no station at EMA, so it’s a bus to East Midlands Parkway, a train to London St Pancras, then the Underground and the DLR out to London City Airport station.
Book Your EMA to London City Transfer
Let us know your arrival time at East Midlands and your London City flight, and we’ll come back with a confirmed pick-up time.
