Pre-booked private hire transfers: Coventry to London City Airport (LCY)
Pre-booked Coventry to London City Airport (LCY) private hire. About 110 miles via M40 and M25, typically 2 to 2 hours 30 minutes. Compact City airport, single terminal, business hub. London City charges a one-off forecourt drop-off fee.
Prices from £230depending on pickup postcode, time of day, and vehicle class
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Why pre-book a Coventry to LCY transfer rather than use a taxi app?
London City is the closest airport to the Square Mile and Canary Wharf. Pre-booking with Hampton Travel avoids the morning-rush surge and the unreliability of last-minute taxi apps to a low-visibility postcode tucked in the Docklands.
A pre-booked Hampton Travel transfer removes those variables. The driver is allocated the evening before. The pickup time is agreed. The price is fixed in writing by email at the quote stage. None of that changes on the morning of travel.
Coventry to LCY: route, distance, and timing by pickup postcode
London City sits on the Royal Albert Dock, east London. Route is M40 east to M25 anticlockwise to A406 / A13 to the airport spur. Drivers know the City Airport drop-off zone with charge gate.
Pickup area
Distance to LCY
Drive time (typical)
Coventry city centre (CV1)
~110 miles
120-132 min
Coundon (CV6)
~111 miles
121-133 min
Earlsdon (CV5)
~112 miles
122-134 min
Walsgrave (CV2)
~109 miles
118-130 min
Tile Hill (CV4)
~112 miles
122-134 min
Binley (CV3)
~109 miles
118-130 min
Bedworth (CV12)
~113 miles
123-135 min
Nuneaton (CV10/CV11)
~115 miles
125-137 min
Kenilworth (CV8)
~107 miles
116-128 min
Leamington Spa (CV31/CV32)
~107 miles
116-128 min
For international flights, Hampton Travel recommends arriving at the terminal 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours before scheduled departure. The actual collection time is confirmed in writing when the quote is accepted.
Terminals at London city airport (lcy)
Single passenger terminal. Drivers drop at the forecourt drop-off zone with a card payment for the City Airport vehicle charge (charged at cost where applicable, disclosed at quote).
Vehicle classes for the Coventry to LCY route
4-seat saloon. Standard for the route. Suitable for up to four passengers with one large suitcase plus one cabin bag each.
6-seat MPV. For larger groups, families, or passengers with extra luggage. Specify when booking.
Vehicle class is confirmed at quote stage. Hampton Travel will not silently substitute a smaller vehicle at the door.
Frequently asked questions
How early should Hampton Travel collect from Coventry for a LCY departure?
For a LCY departure the general rule is to leave Coventry roughly 4 to 4 hours 30 minutes before scheduled international departure, or 3 hours for a domestic flight. Confirm flight time at booking and the named driver arrives 10 minutes early.
Which LCY terminal does Hampton Travel drop at?
Single passenger terminal. Drivers drop at the forecourt drop-off zone with a card payment for the City Airport vehicle charge (charged at cost where applicable, disclosed at quote).
What about the return transfer from LCY back to Coventry?
Hampton Travel covers both directions. For arrival pickups the driver monitors flight number in real time, adjusts collection if you land early or late, and meets at the agreed pickup zone after baggage. Flight number must be supplied at booking for tracking.
How a Coventry to LCY booking works with Hampton Travel
Submit pickup and flight detail. Use the quick quote form or call 0800 061 4661.
Receive fixed-price quote by email. Quote arrives in minutes during office hours. Price is final at acceptance.
Accept the quote. The booking is locked in with named driver and vehicle.
Driver confirmation the evening before pickup. Name, registration, and contact number sent by text.
Pickup on the day. Driver arrives 10 minutes before agreed time. Door-to-door to your LCY terminal.
Free cancellation up to 12 hours before pickup. Plans change. No penalty if you cancel within that window.
Written by Umar Jahangir, founder, Hampton Travel. Hampton Travel is a fully licensed private hire operator based at 29 Medina Road, Coventry CV6 5JB. Last updated: 21 June 2026.