Bedfordshire · LU5 · LCY
Houghton Regis to London City.
51.9 miles from Houghton Regis to a single terminal — about 1 hr 12 min off-peak, up to 1 hr 45 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £148, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 51.9 mi
- Off-peak
- 1 hr 12 min
- Rush hour
- up to 1 hr 45 min
- Saloon
- £148
- Back home
- £155
Instant fixed price
Houghton Regis, BedfordshireLondon City Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£148 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£168 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£262 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£188 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£213 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£317 Book
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
Flight planner
When to leave Houghton Regis.
Weekday guide for a flight from London City: check-in time before departure (2 hours short-haul, 3 hours long-haul), the drive, and 15 minutes in hand. Times marked • fall in the rush hour and use the longer drive.
| Flight departs | Short-haul: leave by | Long-haul: leave by |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 02:33 | 01:33 |
| 08:30 | 05:03 | 04:03 |
| 11:00 | 07:00 • | 06:33 |
| 14:00 | 10:33 | 09:00 • |
| 17:30 | 14:03 | 13:03 |
| 20:30 | 16:30 • | 15:30 • |
Coming home
Landing at London City.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 1 hr 10 min on the road (longer in the rush). Your driver tracks the flight, so an early or late landing moves the pickup with it.
| Flight lands | Home in Houghton Regis around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 09:55 • |
| 12:00 | 13:55 |
| 17:00 | 19:25 • |
| 22:30 | 00:25 |
Pickup in Houghton Regis
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Houghton Regis
Door to door from any home or office in LU5 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Rail stations nearby
- Leagrave2.6 mi
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- The Old Palace Lodge HotelLU5 4RT
- The Pheasant InnLU6 1NX
- Premier Inn Dunstable / LutonLU5 4LL
- The Highwayman HotelLU6 3DX
London City Airport
At the airport.
Flying out
Drop-off
You are set down at the terminal entrance; London City is small and quick to get through.
Flying home
Meeting your driver
Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals area with a name board. London City is compact, so you are usually in the car within minutes of landing. Up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing is free.
Good to know
A single terminal
London City closes its check-in earlier before departure than the larger airports; check your airline's cut-off time.
Compare
Every London airport from Houghton Regis.
Choosing between flights? Here is how far each airport is by road and what a Saloon costs, off-peak.
Nearby
Other towns to London City.
Good to know
Houghton Regis to London City
questions.
How far is Houghton Regis from London City Airport?
About 51.9 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 1 hr 12 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 1 hr 45 min. Luton is closer to Houghton Regis (25 min), but London City is 1 hr 12 min away.
How much is a taxi from Houghton Regis to London City?
A fixed-price Saloon is £148 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £155 for the journey back from the airport. The airport charge, flight tracking and waiting time on arrival are included. Pick your date and time on this page for the exact fare.
What time should I leave Houghton Regis for a morning flight from London City?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Houghton Regis by about 05:03; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 04:03. Those times include check-in and the rush-hour drive.
Where will my driver meet me at London City?
Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals area with a name board. London City is compact, so you are usually in the car within minutes of landing. Up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing is free.
Can you pick up from a station or hotel in Houghton Regis?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Leagrave station. The price is the same wherever in Houghton Regis you start.
Is it cheaper to book a return?
Booking the return with the outward journey takes 5% off the return leg, and the driver tracks your flight home so the pickup moves with the landing time.
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