The ride from London City Airport into London is short, but it comes at the end of a tiring journey. Our route database estimates about 8 minutes to Canary Wharf and Stratford and about 18 minutes to central London. These are estimates, not live figures.
At the airport
The airport's page refers to an assisted travel page for those who need help, but gives no family-specific information such as baby rooms or play areas, so none are described here. It does describe a step-free route with a lift between the DLR station and the terminal and step-free access on its three bus routes, which helps with a stroller.
Fixed-price private transfer
LCY Camden
From€86for 2 passengers
Other destinations
Getting to your accommodation with children
DLR and buses: Trains run every 4 to 10 minutes depending on the destination, according to the airport. Check TfL for fares and any child concessions.
Taxis: A rank is outside the terminal. No fare table is published, so ask how the fare is worked out before you set off.
Pre-booked transfer: the vehicle goes to your door. You can ask for a larger vehicle for strollers and luggage. The live price to Canary Wharf is from EUR 70. Check your booking confirmation for the meeting point.
Child seats
No official statement on child seat rules or availability in taxis was found. If you need a seat, request it when you book a transfer and give the child's age and weight, then confirm it in your booking confirmation. Do not assume a taxi will have one.
Practical points
Carry water, snacks and any medicine in your hand luggage. Keep passports and your accommodation address within reach. If one adult can stay with the bags while the other finds the driver, arrivals go more smoothly.
The bottom line
With young children, a ride that goes straight to your accommodation is usually the calmer way to end a long journey.
Sources (checked 2026-10-27)
- London City Airport, getting to and from the airport (location, DLR, Elizabeth line, buses, taxi rank): https://www.londoncityairport.com/getting-to-and-from
- Approximate distances and driving times to the areas listed (route estimates, not measured live): AirportTransferPortal route database, checked 2026-10-27