Kent · TN1 · LCY

Tunbridge Wells to London City.

37.4 miles from Tunbridge Wells to a single terminal — about 1 hr off-peak, up to 1 hr 30 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £116, agreed before you travel.

Distance
37.4 mi
Off-peak
1 hr
Rush hour
up to 1 hr 30 min
Saloon
£116
Back home
£123

Instant fixed price

Tunbridge Wells, KentLondon City Airport

  • SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases
    £116 Book
  • EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases
    £131 Book
  • ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases
    £198 Book
  • MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases
    £146 Book
  • VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases
    £165 Book
  • Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases
    £241 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 Tunbridge Wells.

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 departsShort-haul: leave byLong-haul: leave by
06:0002:4501:45
08:3005:1504:15
11:0007:15 •06:15 •
14:0010:4509:45
17:3014:1513:15
20:3016:45 •15:45 •

Coming home

Landing at London City.

About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 59 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 landsHome in Tunbridge Wells around
07:3009:40 •
12:0013:44
17:0019:10 •
22:3000:14

Pickup in Tunbridge Wells

Collected from the door.

Your address

Anywhere in Tunbridge Wells

Door to door from any home or office in TN1 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.

Stations

Rail stations nearby

  • Tunbridge Wells0.5 mi
  • Tunbridge Wells West1.1 mi
  • High Rocks2.1 mi

Hotels

Hotel pickups

  • The Russell HotelTN1 1DZ
  • Hotel du Vin0.4 mi
  • The Royal Wells HotelTN4 8BE
  • RosenareeTN1 2EF

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.

Everything about London City Airport transfers →

Compare

Every London airport from Tunbridge Wells.

Choosing between flights? Here is how far each airport is by road and what a Saloon costs, off-peak.

AirportDistanceOff-peakSaloon
Gatwick 36.5 mi49 min£126
London City (this page) 37.4 mi1 hr£116
Heathrow 60.5 mi1 hr 14 min£164
Stansted 66.9 mi1 hr 36 min£177
Luton 80.1 mi1 hr 42 min£201

Good to know

Tunbridge Wells to London City
questions.

How far is Tunbridge Wells from London City Airport?

About 37.4 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 1 hr; at weekday rush hour allow up to 1 hr 30 min. Gatwick is closer to Tunbridge Wells (49 min), but London City is 1 hr away.

How much is a taxi from Tunbridge Wells to London City?

A fixed-price Saloon is £116 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £123 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 Tunbridge Wells for a morning flight from London City?

For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Tunbridge Wells by about 05:15; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 04:15. 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 Tunbridge Wells?

Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Tunbridge Wells and Tunbridge Wells West stations. The price is the same wherever in Tunbridge Wells 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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