Taxi from London Bridge to London City AirportFrom £48 Fixed · No CCZ · Airport £8 Pre-Settled · 24/7
Gatwick Taxi Transfer covers all SE1 and SE16 postcodes to London City Airport — 4.8 to 6.5 miles, 17–33 min off-peak. No CCZ. LCY £8 included. ULEZ-exempt fleet. Driver confirmed by name the evening before. 24/7 before first trains.
- checkRotherhithe SE16 from £48 · Tower Bridge & Bermondsey from £50
- checkLondon Bridge from £52 · Southwark & Borough from £54
- checkElephant & Castle from £58 · Executive from £76 · 8-seat MPV from £88
- checkAirport £8 drop-off pre-settled · No CCZ · SE1 & SE16 covered
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Airport £8 pre-settled · No CCZ · ULEZ £0 · 24/7
Taxis & Private Hire Vehicles for London Bridge to London City Airport
Gatwick Taxi Transfer operates a TfL-licensed private hire fleet from all London Bridge, Southwark, Bermondsey, Rotherhithe and Elephant & Castle addresses to London City Airport. Whether you need a fixed price taxi from SE1, a minicab from SE16, or a corporate taxi from London Bridge, every vehicle is ULEZ-compliant. SE1 and SE16 are south of the Thames and outside the Congestion Charge Zone — no CCZ applies to any London Bridge to London City Airport journey. The £8 airport forecourt charge is pre-settled by operator account before pickup. Driver confirmed by name, plate and direct mobile the evening before. 24/7 from all London Bridge postcodes — Rotherhithe SE16, Bermondsey SE1, Shad Thames, Borough High Street, Newington, Elephant and Castle SE17, Canada Water and Surrey Quays. Every vehicle type on this page covers EC1–SE16: saloon, estate, executive and group. All include the airport charge and ULEZ compliance as standard. Every Gatwick Taxi Transfer vehicle meets the Euro 6 or Euro 4 standard required for ULEZ throughout London, including the SE1 and SE16 zones. Child seats on request. Corporate accounts available for SE1 and SE16 businesses with monthly invoicing and named vehicle allocation.
Saloon
Toyota Prius or Skoda Octavia. Up to 4 passengers, 2 large suitcases. The standard vehicle for most London Bridge, Bermondsey and Rotherhithe to LCY journeys. Fixed confirmed fare. Airport charge included. No CCZ from SE1 or SE16. Driver confirmed the evening before with name, plate and direct mobile.
Estate Car
Skoda Superb Estate. Up to 4 passengers, 3 large suitcases, hand luggage. Ideal for SE1 hotel guests, Southwark serviced apartment stays, or Rotherhithe residents travelling to LCY with full checked-luggage allowance. Estate car London Bridge to London City Airport from £54.
MPV 5-Seat
Ford Galaxy or Volkswagen Sharan. Up to 5 passengers, 4 cases. MPV London Bridge to London City Airport from £60. For teams from Southwark or Borough offices departing together to LCY — one booking, one driver, one invoice. Usually cheaper than two saloons for groups of 4–5.
Executive
Mercedes E-Class or S-Class. Executive taxi London Bridge to London City Airport from £76 all-in. Leather interior, chilled water, VAT receipts. Named building entrance pickup. Corporate accounts for SE1 businesses.
MPV 6 & 7-Seat
Mercedes V-Class or Viano. Up to 7 passengers with luggage. For larger groups from London Bridge, Borough or Bermondsey travelling together to LCY. Single vehicle, single confirmed fare.
8-Seat MPV & Minibus
8-seat MPV from £88. Minibus London Bridge to London City Airport from £130. For large SE1 office groups, conference delegations or multi-family travel. One vehicle, one confirmed fare, one driver confirmed by name and plate the evening before. Single invoice for all passengers.
Gatwick Taxi Transfer — All vehicles ULEZ-exempt (Euro 6/4). SE1 and SE16 are outside the CCZ — no congestion charge applies. LCY £8 pre-settled before every pickup. No payment at the airport. Driver confirmed by name, plate and direct mobile the evening before every London Bridge to London City Airport journey.
London Bridge to London City Airport — Fixed Fares by Area (2026)
All fares below are fixed totals confirmed at booking. SE1 and SE16 postcodes are south of the river and outside the Congestion Charge Zone — no CCZ applies. The LCY £8 drop-off charge (from 6 January 2026) is pre-settled by operator account. Fares sourced and verified from Britannia Airport Cars (britanniaairportcars.com/prices) on 20 July 2026. SE1 and SE16 postcodes are confirmed outside the Congestion Charge Zone. The LCY £8 operator account pre-settlement is active and confirmed for all London Bridge area pickups — nothing to pay at the kerbside.
| Area | Postcode | Saloon | Estate | MPV 5 | Executive | Miles | Off-Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherhithe & Surrey Quays | SE16 | £48 | £54 | £60 | £72 | 4.8 mi | 17–24 min |
| Bermondsey | SE1/SE16 | £50 | £56 | £62 | £74 | 5.2 mi | 18–26 min |
| Tower Bridge South & Horsley St | SE1 | £50 | £56 | £62 | £74 | 5.0 mi | 18–25 min |
| London Bridge Station & Borough High St | SE1 | £52 | £58 | £64 | £76 | 5.5 mi | 20–28 min |
| Southwark & Bankside | SE1 | £54 | £60 | £66 | £78 | 5.8 mi | 22–30 min |
| Borough Market & Newington Causeway | SE1 | £54 | £60 | £66 | £78 | 5.8 mi | 22–30 min |
| Elephant & Castle | SE1/SE17 | £58 | £64 | £70 | £82 | 6.5 mi | 24–33 min |
| 8-seat MPV | SE1–SE16 | £88 — all areas | — | ||||
| 16-seat Minibus | SE1–SE16 | £130 — all areas | — | ||||
No CCZ — South of the River
London Bridge, Southwark, Bermondsey, Rotherhithe, Borough and Elephant & Castle are all south of the Thames and outside the Congestion Charge Zone. No CCZ charge applies to any SE1 or SE16 fare. The total shown at booking is the total you pay.LCY £8 — Pre-Settled
London City Airport introduced an £8 forecourt drop-off charge from 6 January 2026. Gatwick Taxi Transfer pre-settles this via a registered operator account before every pickup from London Bridge, Bermondsey or Rotherhithe. Nothing charged at the airport kerbside.Return — Same Confirmed Fare
Gatwick Taxi Transfer return from London City Airport to London Bridge is the same confirmed fare in both directions. Driver in arrivals before your flight lands with a name board — meet and greet included. 45 minutes complimentary wait from actual touchdown, not from the schedule. Flight tracked live throughout: if your Lufthansa Frankfurt flight lands 20 minutes late, or if BA CityFlyer from Edinburgh is delayed, the wait extends automatically within the 45-minute window. No extra charge. London city airport to London Bridge taxi, London city airport to Bermondsey taxi, London city airport to Rotherhithe taxi, London city airport to Southwark taxi — same confirmed fare both directions. Named driver confirmed by SMS the evening before travel. 45 minutes complimentary wait from actual touchdown. Same-day return bookings accepted subject to availability. No airport parking costs. No fare uncertainty on arrival. The LCY arrivals exit is compact and clearly signed. Your driver will be positioned at the arrivals board within the terminal, visible immediately on exit from the baggage area. London City Airport is one of the UK's smallest and most efficient terminals — the entire arrivals process from touchdown to meeting your driver typically takes 15–25 minutes.Every London Bridge Area to London City Airport — SE1 & SE16 All Covered
All 7 London Bridge and Southwark areas covered with fixed confirmed fares to London City Airport. LCY £8 and ULEZ included. No CCZ from any SE1 or SE16 postcode. Enter your exact address at gatwicktaxitransfer.com for your door-to-terminal fare.
London Bridge Station & Borough High Street
London Bridge station, Borough High Street, Tooley Street, St Thomas Street, Guy’s Hospital. One of London’s busiest rail termini — but no direct train to London City Airport. The taxi from London Bridge to London City Airport covers 5.5 miles via A2 or Tower Bridge Road to A13 in 20–28 minutes off-peak. The fastest and most direct option for early morning LCY flights.
Southwark & Bankside
Southwark Street, Bankside, Blackfriars Road, Union Street, The Cut, Waterloo Road fringe. Home to major law firms, media companies and the Tate Modern. The taxi from Southwark to London City Airport covers 5.8 miles via Southwark Bridge Road then A2 to A13. 22–30 minutes off-peak. Recommended for SE1 hotel guests and Bankside office workers.
Bermondsey
Bermondsey Street, Long Lane, Tower Bridge Road, Abbey Street, Grange Road. One of the most vibrant SE1 neighbourhoods, close to Tower Bridge and directly on the fastest route to LCY. The taxi from Bermondsey to London City Airport is 5.2 miles via Tower Bridge Road then A100 Jamaica Road to A13 — 18–26 minutes off-peak. The most direct SE1 route to London City Airport.
Rotherhithe & Surrey Quays
Rotherhithe Street, Surrey Quays, Canada Water, Redriff Road, Lower Road. At 4.8 miles, the taxi from Rotherhithe to London City Airport is the shortest route in the SE1–SE16 area. Via Rotherhithe New Road to A2/Jamaica Road then A13 to LCY — 17–24 minutes off-peak. Rotherhithe Tunnel also available as an alternative route to the A13 approach.
Tower Bridge South & Shad Thames
Tower Bridge Road, Shad Thames, Horselydown Lane, Potters Fields Park. The southern approach to Tower Bridge is 5.0 miles from London City Airport via A100 Jamaica Road then A13 — a clear, fast arterial route. The taxi from Tower Bridge to London City Airport is 18–25 minutes off-peak. Popular with Shad Thames residents and Design Museum visitors departing on business travel.
Borough Market & Newington
Borough Market, Stoney Street, Bedale Street, Newington Causeway, Borough Road. The taxi from Borough to London City Airport covers 5.8 miles via Borough High Street, through the A2 Old Kent Road to A13. 22–30 minutes off-peak. Borough Market is one of London’s most famous food markets — and one of the SE1 areas most commonly searched for London City Airport taxi transfers.
Elephant & Castle
Elephant and Castle roundabout, New Kent Road, Walworth Road, St George’s Road, Newington Butts. Major SE1 transport hub undergoing significant regeneration. The taxi from Elephant and Castle to London City Airport is the furthest SE1 route at 6.5 miles via New Kent Road then A2 to A13 — 24–33 minutes off-peak. No CCZ from SE1/SE17.
All 7 SE1 & SE16 areas covered 24/7. Enter your exact postcode at booking. No CCZ from any London Bridge area postcode. LCY £8 included. Driver confirmed by name, plate and direct mobile the evening before. Same confirmed fare in both directions.
Fixed Taxi from London Bridge — No CCZ, LCY £8 Pre-Settled
The fastest and most direct option for every SE1 and SE16 address. For Southwark and Bankside residents, the taxi from Southwark to London City Airport via Southwark Bridge Road is 5.8 miles and 22–30 minutes off-peak — faster than any public transport alternative that requires crossing to the north bank first. For Borough Market and Newington, the taxi from Borough to London City Airport via A2 Old Kent Road is 5.8 miles in the same time bracket. The Rotherhithe Tunnel is available as an alternative route for SE16 pickups, particularly during peak Jamaica Road congestion. Regardless of which SE1 or SE16 postcode, the driver selects the fastest live-traffic route at pickup time — the confirmed fare never changes based on route.
London City Airport in 2026 — Key Facts for London Bridge Passengers
How to get from London Bridge to London City Airport
How to get from London Bridge to London City Airport: the fastest option is a pre-booked taxi — 17–33 minutes door-to-terminal depending on SE1 or SE16 postcode. No changes, no luggage restrictions, no public transport connections. The best way from London Bridge to London City Airport for business travel, early flights, or groups is a confirmed taxi from your exact address.
There is no direct train from London Bridge to London City Airport. The quickest public transport route requires taking the Jubilee line from London Bridge to Canning Town, then the DLR to London City Airport — approximately 35–45 minutes plus walking time and platform changes. No direct bus service exists. For most SE1 passengers, a pre-booked taxi is faster, more reliable and easier to plan.
How far is London Bridge from London City Airport?
How far is London Bridge from London City Airport? By road: 5.5 miles from London Bridge station to LCY terminal. Rotherhithe SE16 is the closest SE point at 4.8 miles. Elephant and Castle is the furthest at 6.5 miles. As the crow flies, London Bridge is approximately 4.2 miles from London City Airport — close enough to make it one of the better-positioned south London locations for LCY access.
London City Airport check-in time: arrive 60 minutes before departure for hand luggage only, 75 minutes if checking a bag. London City Airport has a single terminal with a compact, walkable layout — once airside, the average walk to the gate is 8–12 minutes. LCY flights to Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Zurich, Dublin, Edinburgh and Glasgow operate multiple times daily.
London City Airport parking cost vs taxi from London Bridge
London City Airport parking cost: short-stay parking is approximately £28–£36 per day. A taxi from London Bridge to LCY at £52 fixed fare with door-to-terminal service is often cheaper than a day of parking — and eliminates the return journey cost and logistics. For multi-day trips, the taxi is almost always the more economical option. ULEZ London Bridge taxi: every Gatwick Taxi Transfer vehicle is Euro 6/4 compliant. No ULEZ charge is passed to passengers.
What time to leave London Bridge for LCY flight
What time to leave London Bridge for LCY: for a 07:00 departure, leave Rotherhithe by 06:10, Bermondsey or Tower Bridge by 06:05, London Bridge station by 06:00, Southwark or Borough by 05:55, Elephant and Castle by 05:50. London City Airport opens at 06:30 Monday–Friday and 06:00 Saturday. Early morning taxi SE1 to London City Airport: pre-booked service is available 24/7 — before the Jubilee line begins at approximately 05:20.
Tower Bridge Road, A2 Old Kent Road or Jamaica Road — Which Route from London Bridge to LCY?
Three main road routes connect London Bridge and Southwark to London City Airport. The driver selects based on live traffic at pickup time. All routes result in the same confirmed fixed fare.
Via Tower Bridge Road & A100 Jamaica Road
Tower Bridge Road south, A100 Jamaica Road east through Bermondsey, then A13 Royal Docks Road to LCY. 5.0–5.2 miles. The fastest route from Bermondsey, Tower Bridge south and Rotherhithe. Clear most hours — Jamaica Road is dual carriageway east of the Tower Bridge crossing, providing a fast, uninterrupted approach to the A13 and London City Airport terminal.
Via A2 Old Kent Road
Borough High Street to A2 Old Kent Road east, connecting to A2/A13 at New Cross Gate approach or directly joining A13 via Deptford. 5.5–6.0 miles from London Bridge station. Most common route from Borough, Newington and London Bridge station area.
Via New Kent Road & A2
From Elephant and Castle: New Kent Road east, A2 to A2013, joining A13 east to London City Airport. 6.5 miles. Also used from Southwark and Kennington Road approach. Clear early mornings before 07:30. Taxi vs Jubilee line from London Bridge to London City Airport: taxi is 24–33 min direct, door-to-terminal. Jubilee plus DLR is 35–45 minutes with two platform changes, no luggage space and no assistance. For families, business travellers with bags, or any departure before 05:20, the pre-booked taxi is the only complete solution from SE1 or SE17.
Taxi vs train London Bridge to London City Airport — honest comparison
Pre-booked Taxi (Recommended)
- Picks up at your exact SE1 or SE16 address
- Available 24/7 — before Jubilee line at 05:20
- Fixed confirmed fare — LCY £8 pre-settled, no CCZ
- Door-to-terminal: no changes, no platform waits
- Any amount of luggage — no restrictions
- Driver name, plate and direct mobile the night before
- Groups up to 16 in one vehicle, one invoice
Jubilee Line + DLR (2 changes)
London Bridge → Jubilee line to Canning Town → DLR to London City Airport. Approximately 35–45 minutes total. Requires two changes. Limited luggage space. Does not serve Bermondsey, Rotherhithe, Southwark, Borough or Elephant directly. First Jubilee from London Bridge approximately 05:20. No service Sunday mornings.
Thameslink + Elizabeth Line
London Bridge → Thameslink to Farringdon → Elizabeth line to Custom House. 40–50 minutes with one change. Farringdon interchange involves a long walk. No bus from London Bridge to London City Airport direct. A pre-booked taxi is the only single-vehicle, door-to-terminal solution from any SE1 or SE16 address.
How to Book a Taxi from London Bridge to London City Airport — 3 Simple Steps
Enter your exact SE1 or SE16 address and flight details
Go to gatwicktaxitransfer.com and enter your exact address — building name, street, SE1 or SE16 postcode. To book a taxi from London Bridge to London City Airport, include your LCY flight number and departure time. The system suggests your pickup time with drive time and check-in buffer built in. Confirmation arrives by email and SMS. No account required. Corporate taxi London Bridge airport bookings: select monthly invoicing at this step. Booking a London Bridge to London City Airport taxi takes under 2 minutes on any device, including mobile. Same-day bookings accepted up to 1 hour before pickup subject to availability — call or WhatsApp for fastest confirmation on short-notice SE1 or SE16 pickups.
Choose your vehicle and confirm the all-in fixed fare
Select saloon, estate, executive or group vehicle. The confirmation screen shows the complete fare breakdown: base fare, LCY £8 (pre-settled). No CCZ charge from SE1 or SE16. A VAT receipt is issued automatically on every journey. The price shown is the total you pay — no surge pricing on Monday mornings, no fuel supplements, no airport barrier charge at the kerbside, no last-minute additions. SE1 and SE16 fares are outside the CCZ; this is already built into the confirmed price. Cancel within the permitted window for a full refund with no penalty. Book up to 12 months ahead at the same confirmed rate. All bookings confirmed in writing by email and SMS within seconds. Corporate accounts: invoices issued monthly with itemised journey logs for all SE1 and SE16 pickups. Same-day bookings accepted up to 1 hour before pickup subject to vehicle availability in the London Bridge area.
Receive driver details by SMS the evening before
The evening before your pickup, an SMS arrives with the driver’s full name, vehicle registration plate and a direct mobile number. What time to leave London Bridge for LCY: Rotherhithe 06:10, Bermondsey 06:05, London Bridge 06:00, Southwark 05:55, Elephant and Castle 05:50 for a 07:00 departure. Driver arrives at your named SE1 entrance at the stated time. Luggage in the boot. Direct to London City Airport. LCY £8 pre-cleared. Zero payment at any barrier or the airport kerbside.
Fixed Fare, Pre-Settled LCY £8, Named Driver — From Every London Bridge Postcode
What happens on the day of your London Bridge to LCY pickup: Evening before: SMS with driver name, plate and direct mobile. Morning of: driver arrives at your named SE1 or SE16 entrance. Luggage in the boot. Direct to London City Airport via the fastest live-traffic route. LCY £8 pre-cleared. You get out at the terminal. No payment. No app. No ambiguity. From Rotherhithe to Elephant and Castle, every London Bridge area pickup works exactly the same way.
London Bridge to London City Airport Taxi — Gatwick Taxi Transfer FAQ
London Bridge — More Airport Routes & Services
London Bridge, Southwark, Bermondsey, Rotherhithe and Elephant & Castle are among south London’s best-positioned areas for London City Airport. The SE1 and SE16 cluster sits immediately south of the City of London — giving residents and businesses one of the most direct road connections to LCY of any south London zone. Jamaica Road and the A13 provide a fast, clear arterial that avoids the congested north-bank approach roads. Guy’s Hospital, King’s College London Guy’s Campus, The Shard, Tate Modern Bankside and London Bridge station are all within this coverage area. For hotel guests, office workers, residents and visitors across SE1 and SE16, Gatwick Taxi Transfer provides a fixed fare, named driver service to London City Airport from every address — with no CCZ, no surge pricing and no airport charge added on the day.
London City Airport from nearby
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Premium & Group Services
Corporate account — London Bridge & Southwark firms
Monthly invoicing with itemised journey logs, VAT receipts by email on every trip, named account manager, priority executive E-Class or S-Class allocation for client-facing travel. Available to all SE1 and SE16 businesses with no minimum booking volume and no setup fee. Particularly suited to law firms at London Bridge and Borough, media companies on Bankside, financial services firms in Bermondsey, and hotel concierge accounts throughout SE1. Same confirmed fare structure applies to all account bookings — no premium for corporate journeys, no rate variation by time of day. Fully compliant with TfL PHV Operator Licence requirements. TfL licence number and operator details available on written request at any time.
London City Airport to London Bridge — Return Service
London city airport to London Bridge taxi: same confirmed fare both directions. Driver in the single LCY arrivals hall before your flight lands, name board displayed. 45 minutes complimentary wait from actual touchdown. Flight tracked live — delays covered within the free wait. London City Airport to Bermondsey, to Rotherhithe, to Southwark: same booking process, same named driver confirmation the evening before.
All London Bridge, Southwark, Bermondsey, Rotherhithe, Tower Bridge, Borough and Elephant and Castle to London City Airport routes and fares verified 21 July 2026. Fares sourced from Britannia Airport Cars (britanniaairportcars.com/prices). TfL PHV licensed throughout. ULEZ-exempt Euro 6/4 fleet on every London Bridge to London City Airport journey. No CCZ from SE1 or SE16. Airport £8 included in every quoted fare. 24/7 service from all London Bridge, Southwark, Bermondsey, Rotherhithe, Shad Thames, Canada Water and Elephant and Castle postcodes. All bookings confirmed in writing.
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