Kent · ME8 · LCY
Rainham to London City.
37.9 miles from Rainham to a single terminal — about 55 min off-peak, up to 1 hr 20 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £119, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 37.9 mi
- Off-peak
- 55 min
- Rush hour
- up to 1 hr 20 min
- Saloon
- £119
- Back home
- £120
Instant fixed price
Rainham, KentLondon City Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£119 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£134 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£194 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£148 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£167 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£239 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 Rainham.
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 | 02:50 | 01:50 |
| 08:30 | 05:20 | 04:20 |
| 11:00 | 07:25 • | 06:25 • |
| 14:00 | 10:50 | 09:50 |
| 17:30 | 14:20 | 13:20 |
| 20:30 | 16:55 • | 15:55 • |
Coming home
Landing at London City.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 54 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 Rainham around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 09:35 • |
| 12:00 | 13:39 |
| 17:00 | 19:05 • |
| 22:30 | 00:09 |
Pickup in Rainham
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Rainham
Door to door from any home or office in ME8 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Rail stations nearby
- Rainham0.3 mi
- Fort Apache2.8 mi
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- Travelodge1.6 mi
- Premier Inn Gillingham Business ParkME8 6BY
- YHA MedwayME7 3JE
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 Rainham.
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
Rainham to London City
questions.
How far is Rainham from London City Airport?
About 37.9 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 55 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 1 hr 20 min. London City is the closest London airport to Rainham by road.
How much is a taxi from Rainham to London City?
A fixed-price Saloon is £119 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £120 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 Rainham for a morning flight from London City?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Rainham by about 05:20; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 04:20. 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 Rainham?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Rainham and Fort Apache stations. The price is the same wherever in Rainham 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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