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
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£116 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£131 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£198 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£146 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£165 Book
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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 departs | Short-haul: leave by | Long-haul: leave by |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 02:45 | 01:45 |
| 08:30 | 05:15 | 04:15 |
| 11:00 | 07:15 • | 06:15 • |
| 14:00 | 10:45 | 09:45 |
| 17:30 | 14:15 | 13:15 |
| 20:30 | 16:45 • | 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 lands | Home in Tunbridge Wells around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 09:40 • |
| 12:00 | 13:44 |
| 17:00 | 19:10 • |
| 22:30 | 00:14 |
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.
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.
Nearby
Other towns to London City.
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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