Set-down that fits the venue
Millbank set-down lands you at the foot of the main steps; the Manton entrance on Atterbury Street is the step-free alternative.
Tate Britain to London City · Museum & gallery route
Tate Britain to London City
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between Tate Britain and London City Airport — 10 miles, typically 25–35 min, either direction. Arrivals are met with a name board and the flight tracked; departures are timed to your check-in.
FromTate Britain
ToLondon City Airport
Distance10 miles
Journey25–35 min
Instant fixed price
Tate Britain, MillbankLondon City Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£55 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£62 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£106 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£70 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£81 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£137 Book
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
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Your journey
Door to door, one fixed price.
Millbank set-down lands you at the foot of the main steps; the Manton entrance on Atterbury Street is the step-free alternative. At London City Airport, your driver waits in arrivals with a name board, flight tracked, 60 minutes of waiting included.
Both directions, one price
Tate Britain to London City Airport or the reverse — the fixed fare from £55 holds either way.
Venue craft included
The Tate-to-Tate boat leaves from Millbank Pier opposite — gallery, river, gallery, with the car collecting from Bankside at the end.
Flight tracked
Inbound journeys are tracked in real time; the Tate Britain pickup moves with your actual arrival at no extra cost.
Pick your class
Tate Britain to London City from £55.
Six classes, one standard of care. Saloon, one way, off-peak. Rush hour, nights (10pm–6am) and bank holidays cost more; the return leg is 5% off when booked together — your quote shows the exact price before you book. The confirmed price covers the agreed itinerary; extra stops, changes or waiting beyond the allowance may cost more.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius or similar | 4 | 2 | £55 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £62 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £106 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £70 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £81 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £137 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- Set-down and pickup at Tate Britain matched to the venue’s access rules
- A name-board meet in arrivals at London City Airport, 60 minutes’ wait included
- Real-time flight tracking on inbound journeys
- All tolls, the Congestion Charge and ULEZ inside the fare
- Child and booster seats fitted on request (£8 each)
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
How to book
Your booking,
step by step.
01
Tell us your journey
Direction, date, time and any event or entrance details — online in a minute or one call.
02
Choose your vehicle
Saloon to 8-seat van, each with the fixed price shown before you commit.
03
Add any extras
Waiting time, a second stop, child seats — arranged in advance, priced up front.
04
Confirm and relax
Driver name, photo and number in your confirmation, live updates on the day.
Ways to travel
Getting to & from Tate Britain to London City.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Tate Britain to London City.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi rank / hail | 25–35 min | Metered — unpredictable | No fixed fare; the meter climbs in event traffic |
| Rideshare app | 25–35 min | Surge pricing | No name board; cancellations at the worst moment |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Fine unladen; a trial on a busy day |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 25–35 min | Fixed from £55 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Before you travel
Good to know about Tate Britain to London City.
Exhibition-day timing
Blockbuster shows sell timed slots. Match the pickup to yours and the spare minutes go to the permanent collection, not the foyer.
Exhibition days
Blockbuster shows run timed tickets; match the pickup to your slot and spend the spare minutes in the permanent rooms, not the foyer.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur is fully licensed private hire, insured and DBS-checked.
Worth knowing
The Tate-to-Tate boat leaves from Millbank Pier opposite — gallery, river, gallery, with the car collecting from Bankside at the end.
Getting between Tate Britain and London City Airport
A Tate Britain–London City Airport transfer lives or dies on the two meeting points and the fixed price. The Tate-to-Tate boat leaves from Millbank Pier opposite — gallery, river, gallery, with the car collecting from Bankside at the end. Inbound, the flight is tracked and the Tate Britain pickup moves to your real arrival; the fare from £55 is agreed before you travel, either direction.
Reckon on 25–35 min for the 10 miles, with 60 minutes of complimentary waiting and every toll, plus the London charges where they apply, inside the fare. Vehicles run from a saloon to a 8-seat van, so the same booking works for a couple or a whole party.
The essentials
Tate Britain to London City at a glance.
- Route
- Tate Britain ↔ London City Airport
- Distance
- 10 miles
- Typical journey
- 25–35 min
- Saloon from
- £55
- Venue type
- Museum & gallery
- Tracking
- Flight tracking inbound
- Vehicles
- Saloon to 8-seat van
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before pickup
Ask us anything
Tate Britain to London City
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
How much is a chauffeur from Tate Britain to London City Airport?
From £55 for a saloon, agreed before you book — the same fare applies in reverse, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
Where does the car pick up at Tate Britain?
Millbank set-down lands you at the foot of the main steps; the Manton entrance on Atterbury Street is the step-free alternative.
Can you take a group?
Yes — executive MPVs seat up to seven and vans up to 8, priced up front. Groups sharing one vehicle usually beat separate app cars comfortably.
Does the price change on event days?
No. The fare is fixed when you book — event-day traffic, closures and staging are our problem to plan around, not a surcharge.
Can I book the return to Tate Britain?
Yes — returns are welcome and often discounted, with the pickup point agreed before you go in and adjusted live if the day runs long.
Where will the driver be at London City Airport?
In the arrivals hall with a name board, with 60 minutes of waiting included. The exact point is confirmed with your booking.
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