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Reading to London City Airport Taxi: Pre-Booked, 24/7
Nationwide Cars runs a pre-booked Reading to London City taxi service. We collect you from your own address in Reading or the surrounding area, drive you to London City Airport in east London, and confirm your fare when you book.
London City is about 48 to 50 miles from Reading. The drive crosses London, so book early and allow for traffic. With a single terminal, there is nowhere to get lost on arrival.
We are based in Reading and have been on the road for over 10 years, with nearly 5,000 happy customers and more than 25,000 miles driven. You book, we confirm your fare, and a driver turns up.
Why Nationwide Cars for London City Airport
- Door to terminal, no changes. There is no direct train from Reading to London City Airport, so by rail you change in London and finish on the DLR. We take you and your bags from your door to the airport in one go.
- Fare confirmed at booking. Our saloon fare to London City starts from £160, confirmed on booking, so you know the price before you travel.
- Open 24/7, flights monitored. Early departures and late returns are normal for us, and an early or late landing does not leave you waiting.
- Experience you can check. Over 10 years on the road, nearly 5,000 happy customers, CRB-checked and trained drivers, and a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (September 2026).
Need a Taxi to London City Airport?
If you need a taxi from Reading to London City Airport, Nationwide Cars is open 24/7 with pre-booked transfers to all five major airports, plus local journeys. Whether you need a saloon, an executive car or a minibus, we have a vehicle to suit your group.
Reading to London City Airport Taxi Prices
London City Airport has a single terminal in east London, so there is no terminal to choose. The saloon fare is our Reading rate, confirmed on booking. If you are being collected from a nearby village, your exact fare is confirmed when you book. Good to know: meet and greet inside the terminal is free, baby and booster seats are available at £10 each way, and there are no night or bank-holiday surcharges — the fare you see is the fare you pay.
How much is a taxi from Reading to London City Airport?
A taxi from Reading to London City Airport with Nationwide Cars starts from £160 for a saloon, confirmed on booking. Ask us for executive and minibus prices. Tell us your pickup address and we confirm the exact fare before you travel. Pay by cash or card. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your booked time.
How long does it take from Reading to London City Airport by taxi?
Allow around 1 hour to 1 hour 45 minutes from Reading to London City Airport by taxi, a distance of about 48 to 50 miles. The route crosses London, so traffic affects this run more than most of our airport journeys. Book early and allow extra time for peak hours.
| From | To | Car | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | London City Airport | Saloon | £160 |
| Reading | London City Airport | Executive | Ask us for pricing |
| Reading | London City Airport | Minibus | Ask us for pricing |
| London City Airport | Reading | All vehicles | £300 plus drop-off and carpark charges |
The saloon fare is our Reading rate, confirmed on booking. Executive and minibus fares are confirmed on booking. For a pickup from the airport back to Reading, the return fare is £300 plus drop-off and carpark charges.
Reading to London City Airport: Distance, Route and Journey Time
The airport is about 48 to 50 miles from Reading. Your driver picks the best route on the day from the M4, M25, A13 and A40, depending on traffic. Allow around 1 hour to 1 hour 45 minutes, and more at peak times, because the run crosses London.Planning Your Reading to London City Airport Transfer
Weekday mornings and evenings are usually the slowest times on roads into London, so for an early flight it pays to leave with room to spare. Check your airline for its check-in and bag-drop times, then tell us your flight time when you book and we agree a pickup time that leaves a comfortable margin. London City is a compact, single-terminal airport, which keeps the arrival end simple: your driver takes you to the terminal and you head straight in with your bags. If you are travelling with children, luggage or a group, tell us when you book so we send the right vehicle.Pickups, Flights and Returning to Reading
Tell us your address, or Reading Station, and your flight time when you book, and we agree your pickup. Nationwide Cars monitors flights, so we adjust your pickup if you land early or late. If a flight is delayed by more than three hours, call us to rearrange. For a pickup from London City back to Reading, the return fare is £300 plus drop-off and carpark charges, and we confirm where your driver will meet you.Where We Collect in Reading
We collect from your door across Reading and the surrounding area, and from Reading Station. Local guides are available for Caversham, Tilehurst and Woodley. Not sure we cover your street? Call +44 118 430 0212 and we will confirm.Choosing a Vehicle
We run three vehicle types: saloon, executive and minibus. The minibus seats 8 passengers and carries 5 to 7 bags, which suits groups and families with luggage. For a saloon or executive car, tell us how many passengers and bags you have when you book and we match the vehicle to your party.Taxi or Train from Reading to London City Airport?
There is no direct train, so by rail you change in London and finish on the DLR. That can work for one traveller with light luggage, so check National Rail and TfL for current times and fares. A pre-booked taxi suits early flights, heavy bags, families and groups, because it runs door to terminal with no changes.How to Book in Three Steps
- Get in touch. Book online, call +44 118 430 0212, message us on WhatsApp or email info@nationwidecars.co.uk.
- Tell us the details. Give us your pickup address, flight time, and the number of passengers and bags.
- We confirm and collect. We confirm your fare, then a driver collects you at the agreed time. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your booked time.
Other Airport Taxis from Reading
Also flying from Heathrow, Gatwick or Stansted? See our Reading to Heathrow taxi, Reading to Gatwick taxi and Reading to Stansted taxi pages.Reading to London City Taxi FAQs
How do I book and pay?
Nationwide Cars is a pre-booked service rather than a taxi rank. Book online, by phone on +44 118 430 0212, on WhatsApp or by email, and a driver collects you at the time you choose. We accept cash (GBP or Euro), Visa, MasterCard, PayPal and Stripe.
What if my flight is early or delayed?
Nationwide Cars monitors flights, so we adjust your pickup if you land early or late. If your flight is delayed by more than three hours, call +44 118 430 0212 and we rearrange your pickup.
Can you collect me from London City Airport and bring me back to Reading?
The return fare is £300 plus drop-off and carpark charges. Nationwide Cars confirms where your driver will meet you when you book, so tell us your flight number and landing time.
Do you have a minibus for London City Airport?
Yes, Nationwide Cars has a minibus that seats 8 passengers and carries 5 to 7 bags. Ask us for the minibus price to London City Airport when you book.
Can I book a taxi from Reading Station to London City Airport?
Yes, Nationwide Cars collects from and drops off at Reading Station. Book ahead and give us your train time and flight time so we can agree your pickup and leave enough time for the drive across London.
Are you open early in the morning and late at night?
Yes, Nationwide Cars runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so early flights and late returns are no problem. Airport pickups can be cancelled up to three hours ahead for a full refund.
Is a taxi cheaper than Uber from Reading to London City Airport?
Nationwide Cars is a pre-booked service with a fixed fare confirmed before you travel, so you do not depend on app availability, and app prices can vary by time of day. Our saloon fare is from £160. Check the live app price for your date and time to compare.
