Greater London · LCY
Preston to London City.
25.7 miles from Preston to a single terminal — about 49 min off-peak, up to 1 hr 15 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £88, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 25.7 mi
- Off-peak
- 49 min
- Rush hour
- up to 1 hr 15 min
- Saloon
- £88
- Back home
- £90
Instant fixed price
Preston, Greater LondonLondon City Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£88 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£100 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£180 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£114 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£131 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£210 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 Preston.
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 | 02:56 | 01:56 |
| 08:30 | 05:26 | 04:26 |
| 11:00 | 07:30 • | 06:30 • |
| 14:00 | 10:56 | 09:56 |
| 17:30 | 14:26 | 13:26 |
| 20:30 | 17:00 • | 16:00 • |
Coming home
Landing at London City.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 49 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 Preston around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 09:30 • |
| 12:00 | 13:34 |
| 17:00 | 19:00 • |
| 22:30 | 00:04 |
Pickup in Preston
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Preston
Door to door from any home or office. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Rail stations nearby
- Preston Road0.3 mi
- Kingsbury0.8 mi
- South Kenton0.8 mi
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- Kingslamd HotelNW9 9RR
- Premier InnHA9 8HQ
- Novotel London1.2 mi
- Novotel London Wembley1.2 mi
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 Preston.
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
Preston to London City
questions.
How far is Preston from London City Airport?
About 25.7 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 49 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 1 hr 15 min. Heathrow is closer to Preston (32 min), but London City is 49 min away.
How much is a taxi from Preston to London City?
A fixed-price Saloon is £88 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £90 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 Preston for a morning flight from London City?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Preston by about 05:26; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 04:26. 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 Preston?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Preston Road and Kingsbury stations. The price is the same wherever in Preston 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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