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London City Airport to Heathrow - direct transfer
Woodford Chauffeur Cars provides executive cars and professional chauffeurs from Woodford, Chigwell and across East London and Essex. Journeys to Heathrow and London City Airport are quoted all-inclusive, so there is nothing to add on the day.
Why book with Woodford Chauffeur Cars
- Executive saloons and V-Class MPVs, smartly presented chauffeurs
- Fixed, all-inclusive quotes - parking and waiting explained upfront
- Meet and greet with name board on every airport collection
- Account and corporate bookings welcome
What you need to know
By public transport you would need the Elizabeth line plus the DLR with at least one change and your luggage. A direct taxi takes you terminal to terminal.
Tight connection? Tell us both flight numbers. We track the inbound flight and plan the fastest route for the time of day.
Heathrow and London City Airport are on opposite sides of London - roughly 25-30 miles apart. By car the transfer usually takes 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on the route and time of day.
How booking works
- Tell us the pickup address, destination, date and time (and flight number for airport pickups).
- We quote one fixed fare - you approve it before anything is booked.
- You receive the driver's name, car and phone number before pickup.
- Pay by card, cash or online.
Cars, fares and pickup points
Choose an executive saloon (Mercedes E-Class or similar), a luxury S-Class style car, or a V-Class MPV for up to seven passengers with luggage.
Every fare to Heathrow and London City Airport is fixed when you book and includes the driver, fuel and tolls on the agreed route. We collect from homes, hotels, offices, stations and hospitals across Woodford, Chigwell, Loughton, Buckhurst Hill, East London and Essex, and drop off anywhere you need. If plans change, amend or cancel online or by phone - our cancellation terms are shown before you confirm.
People also search for this service as london city airport to heathrow, lhr to london city airport and city airport to heathrow - whichever you typed, this is the right page. Reserve online or call 020 8888 9988 to speak to our bookings team.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the transfer from Heathrow to London City Airport?
Typically 60-90 minutes; allow a generous buffer for your connecting flight.
Is a taxi faster than the train between LHR and LCY?
Often similar in time, but a taxi has no changes, steps or luggage handling.
Do you do the reverse, City Airport to Heathrow?
Yes, both directions.
What if my first flight is delayed?
We track it and adjust the pickup automatically.
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