Northamptonshire · NN12 · LCY
Towcester to London City.
80.8 miles from Towcester to a single terminal — about 1 hr 43 min off-peak, up to 2 hr 25 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £196, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 80.8 mi
- Off-peak
- 1 hr 43 min
- Rush hour
- up to 2 hr 25 min
- Saloon
- £196
- Back home
- £203
Instant fixed price
Towcester, NorthamptonshireLondon City Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£196 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£222 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£327 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£247 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£279 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£402 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 Towcester.
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 | 02:02 | 01:02 |
| 08:30 | 04:32 | 03:32 |
| 11:00 | 06:20 • | 06:02 |
| 14:00 | 10:02 | 08:20 • |
| 17:30 | 13:32 | 12:32 |
| 20:30 | 15:50 • | 15:32 |
Coming home
Landing at London City.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 1 hr 41 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 Towcester around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 10:40 • |
| 12:00 | 14:26 |
| 17:00 | 20:10 • |
| 22:30 | 00:56 |
Pickup in Towcester
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Towcester
Door to door from any home or office in NN12 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
No station close by
There is no rail station within a few miles of Towcester, which is exactly where a car to the airport saves the most time.
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- Brave Old OakNN12 6BT
- The Saracen's HeadNN12 6BX
- Bairstows LodgeNN12 8ET
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 Towcester.
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
Towcester to London City
questions.
How far is Towcester from London City Airport?
About 80.8 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 1 hr 43 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 2 hr 25 min. Luton is closer to Towcester (56 min), but London City is 1 hr 43 min away.
How much is a taxi from Towcester to London City?
A fixed-price Saloon is £196 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £203 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 Towcester for a morning flight from London City?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Towcester by about 04:32; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 03:32. 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 Towcester?
Yes — any address, station or hotel. The price is the same wherever in Towcester 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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