Bedfordshire · MK42 · LCY
Kempston to London City.
69.2 miles from Kempston to a single terminal — about 1 hr 30 min off-peak, up to 2 hr 10 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £174, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 69.2 mi
- Off-peak
- 1 hr 30 min
- Rush hour
- up to 2 hr 10 min
- Saloon
- £174
- Back home
- £181
Instant fixed price
Kempston, BedfordshireLondon City Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£174 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£198 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£286 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£219 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£247 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£352 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 Kempston.
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 | 02:15 | 01:15 |
| 08:30 | 04:45 | 03:45 |
| 11:00 | 06:35 • | 06:15 |
| 14:00 | 10:15 | 08:35 • |
| 17:30 | 13:45 | 12:45 |
| 20:30 | 16:05 • | 15:05 • |
Coming home
Landing at London City.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 1 hr 28 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 Kempston around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 10:20 • |
| 12:00 | 14:13 |
| 17:00 | 19:50 • |
| 22:30 | 00:43 |
Pickup in Kempston
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Kempston
Door to door from any home or office in MK42 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Rail stations nearby
- Bedford St Johns1.3 mi
- Bedford1.3 mi
- Kempston Hardwick1.9 mi
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- Holiday Inn ExpressMK42 9BF
- Premier InnMK42 7FY
- Premier Inn Bedford RiversideMK40 1AS
- The Pilgrim's ProgressMK40 1QB
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 Kempston.
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
Kempston to London City
questions.
How far is Kempston from London City Airport?
About 69.2 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 1 hr 30 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 2 hr 10 min. Luton is closer to Kempston (41 min), but London City is 1 hr 30 min away.
How much is a taxi from Kempston to London City?
A fixed-price Saloon is £174 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £181 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 Kempston for a morning flight from London City?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Kempston by about 04:45; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 03:45. 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 Kempston?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Bedford St Johns and Bedford stations. The price is the same wherever in Kempston 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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