By Mehmood Ali, Senior DriverPublished Updated 3 min read
Quick answer
A taxi from Farnham to London City Airport usually takes 1 hour 10 to 1 hour 20 minutes, with London traffic the main variable. Orbit Taxis Farnham charges a fixed £150 in a saloon, £155 in a six-seat MPV or £170 for seven, including tolls and parking.
Key facts
| Drive time from Farnham | 1 hour 10 to 1 hour 20 minutes |
|---|---|
| Route | M3, M25, then across east London to the Royal Docks |
| Terminals | One, small |
| Orbit fixed fare | £150 saloon, £155 MPV 6, £170 MPV 6 Full |
| Same-day returns | Our most common booking on this route |
| Included in our fare | Tolls, parking, drop-off charges and flight tracking |
Key takeaways
- Allow 1 hour 10 to 1 hour 20 minutes. London traffic at the far end, not the distance, sets the time.
- The single, small terminal makes a same-day return easy: out in the morning, back in the evening.
- Book both legs together and give us both flight numbers, so the evening pickup is already planned.
- Our fixed fare includes tolls and parking, so traffic at the far end doesn’t change the price.
How long does a Farnham to London City Airport taxi take?
Allow 1 hour 10 to 1 hour 20 minutes for a Farnham to London City Airport taxi. The route takes the M3 and the M25, then crosses the east of London to the Royal Docks. The miles aren’t what makes it long. London traffic at the far end is, and the driver chooses the crossing on the day, because that’s where time is won or lost.
So we set your pickup by when you need to be in the Royal Docks, not by the distance. A 07:00 flight on a weekday needs a different start time from a Sunday afternoon one.
Flying out and back in a day
Most of our London City passengers are business travellers, and the most common booking we take on this route is a same-day return. The terminal is small enough to walk from the car door to check-in in a few minutes, which is what makes a day trip practical.
- Book both legs together. The evening pickup is then already planned around your return flight.
- Give us both flight numbers. We track the return flight, so a late landing doesn’t cost you extra waiting.
- Plan for the trip home. Evening traffic leaving London can be slower than the morning run in, so don’t book anything tight for the evening.
Travelling for work
Because so much London City travel is business travel, a few things make it smoother:
- Book both legs on one booking, with both flight numbers, so the evening pickup is already in place.
- Leave a margin for the evening. Meetings overrun and flights move. Tell us as soon as your plans change.
- Travelling as a team? Our MPVs take up to seven passengers, so a group can travel together.
- Regular traveller? A business account gives you one monthly invoice instead of paying trip by trip.
The night before you fly
Five minutes the evening before saves a lot of stress in the morning:
- Check your flight times, out and back, in your airline’s app, in case anything has changed.
- Confirm your pickup time and address with us, especially if you’re being collected somewhere other than home.
- Send us your flight number if you haven’t already, for the trip home as well as the trip out.
- Count the bags. If you’re taking more than you planned, tell us, so we can send a bigger car.
- Keep your phone charged and with you, so the driver can reach you.
What it costs
| Car | Passengers and luggage | One way |
|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Up to 4 passengers, 2 checked-in bags and 2 hand luggage | £150 |
| MPV 6 | Up to 6 passengers, 2 large suitcases and 4 hand luggage | £155 |
| MPV 6 Full | 7 passengers, 5 large suitcases and 6 hand luggage | £170 |
A return costs the same again. If you travel for work regularly, a business account puts every trip on one monthly invoice. Flying from Heathrow instead? See our Heathrow guide.
Every airport from Farnham at a glance
How this airport compares with the others we cover. Fares are our fixed one-way saloon prices, with tolls and parking included.
| Airport | Drive from Farnham | Orbit saloon fare | Terminals |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow (LHR) | 45–55 min | £79 | 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | 50–60 min | £100 | North and South |
| London Luton (LTN) | 1 hr–1 hr 15 | £135 | One |
| London City (LCY) | 1 hr 10–1 hr 20 | £150 | One |
| London Stansted (STN) | 1 hr 20–1 hr 40 | £170 | One |
| Farnborough (FAB), business aviation | About 20 min | Quoted per flight | Business aviation terminal |
We collect from across Farnham
Our airport runs start from your door, anywhere in Farnham and the villages around it, including:
Tell us your exact address when you book and we’ll confirm the fare and the pickup time. See all the areas we cover.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Farnham to London City Airport?
With us it’s a fixed £150 one way in a saloon, £155 in a six-seat MPV and £170 for seven passengers, with tolls, parking and the drop-off charge included.
How long does it take from Farnham to London City Airport?
Usually 1 hour 10 to 1 hour 20 minutes. London traffic at the far end is the main variable.
Where will my driver meet me at London City?
Keep your phone on when you land. Your driver will call to tell you exactly where they’re waiting.
Can you do a same-day return?
Yes, it’s our most common booking on this route. Book both legs together and give us both flight numbers.