Getting to London from the airport — book before you fly
London has four main airports — Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), Stansted (STN) and Luton (LTN). Every year, tens of millions of passengers arrive and face the same choice: queue at the taxi rank, wrestle with the Tube, or step out to a driver who knows your name and already has your fixed fare confirmed. The third option wins every time.
🚕 Taxi: Heathrow Airport → Central London
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| From / To | Fare | Journey time | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow Airport (LHR) | From £49 | 45–75 min | Book → |
| Gatwick Airport (LGW) | From £59 | 50–80 min | Book → |
| Stansted Airport (STN) | From £65 | 55–85 min | Book → |
| Luton Airport (LTN) | From £59 | 50–80 min | Book → |
| London City Airport (LCY) | From £29 | 20–40 min | Book → |
| Birmingham Airport (BHX) | From £130 | 1h 45m–2h 30m | Book → |
| Manchester Airport (MAN) | From £195 | 3h–4h | Book → |
| Edinburgh Airport (EDI) | From £355 | 6h+ | Book → |
The smartest thing you can do before landing in London is have your transfer booked. Your driver tracks your flight — if it's delayed, they adjust automatically. You step off the plane to your name on a board.
The best of London — and how to get there
London is one of the world's greatest cities. Over 30 million visitors a year discover its extraordinary range of free museums, royal palaces, historic markets, world-class restaurants and neighbourhoods that feel like entirely separate villages within the same city.
Heathrow → Mayfair
London's luxury heartland — The Ritz, Claridge's, Bond Street, Berkeley Square.
Heathrow → Kensington
Museum quarter — Natural History Museum, V&A, Science Museum. All free.
Heathrow → Shoreditch
East London's creative hub — street art, craft beer, Brick Lane.
Gatwick → Canary Wharf
Docklands financial district — glass towers, waterside restaurants.
Gatwick → Brighton
Only 27 miles — the seaside city is 25 minutes from Gatwick.
🚕 Taxi: Gatwick Airport → Central London
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London by neighbourhood — your taxi guide
Mayfair & St James's
The most prestigious address in London. The Ritz, Claridge's, The Connaught, Four Seasons — the world's finest hotels line the streets around Berkeley Square. Shopping on Bond Street, dining on Mount Street. Taxi from Heathrow: From £52. From Gatwick: From £62.
Kensington & Chelsea
Hyde Park, the world's great museums (all free), Harrods, Sloane Street and the King's Road. A perfect base for families and culture lovers. Taxi from Heathrow: From £42.
The City & Shoreditch
The medieval City of London — St Paul's Cathedral, the Gherkin, the Shard — runs directly into Shoreditch, London's creative quarter. Fastest airport connection: Stansted (From £45) or London City Airport (From £20).
🚕 Taxi: Stansted Airport → Shoreditch
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South Bank & Greenwich
The Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, Borough Market, Southwark Cathedral — then cross the Thames to Greenwich for the Royal Observatory and Cutty Sark. Gatwick taxi From £52.
Day trips from London — by private taxi
London is a perfect base for England's greatest day trips. A private taxi means you travel at your own pace, stop where you want, and don't need to worry about train timetables or carrying luggage through crowded stations.
Windsor Castle
Henry VIII's favourite palace — 8 miles from Heathrow. The nearest royal palace to any London airport.
Oxford
Dreaming spires, Harry Potter, Bodleian Library. 60 min from London.
Bath
Roman Baths, Royal Crescent, Jane Austen. 90 min from London.
Cambridge
Punting, King's College Chapel, Backs gardens. 65 min from Stansted.
Cotswolds
Honey-stone villages, rolling countryside. 90 min from London.
🚕 Taxi: London → Windsor Castle
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Suggested 3-day London itinerary with taxi transfers
Day 1: West London — Palaces, Museums, Mayfair
Taxi from £52 from HeathrowHeathrow Arrival
Your driver meets you in arrivals with a name board. Fixed fare to your hotel.
🚕 Book airport transfer →Kensington Museums
Natural History Museum and V&A — both free. Taxi from your hotel from £10.
🚕 Taxi to museums →Hyde Park & Harrods
Walk through Hyde Park, Harrods for afternoon tea. Taxi back to hotel from £10.
🚕 Book taxi back →Dinner in Mayfair
Scott's, The Wolseley or Gymkhana — London's finest. Taxi from hotel from £12.
🚕 Book dinner taxi →Day 2: Central London — History, Culture & Markets
Taxi from £22 from Tower areaTower of London & Tower Bridge
Two of London's most iconic sights. Taxi from West London From £22.
🚕 Book taxi to Tower →Borough Market & South Bank
London's greatest food market. Taxi from Tower area From £10.
🚕 Taxi to Borough Market →Tate Modern
Free entry — world's most visited modern art gallery. Walk along the Thames.
🚕 Walk from market →West End Dinner & Theatre
Soho, Covent Garden or Theatreland. Taxi home From £12.
🚕 Book late taxi home →Day 3: Day Trip — Windsor or Oxford
Taxi from £49 Windsor or £79 OxfordDepart by 9am
Early start for maximum day trip time. Taxi from London From £49 (Windsor) or From £79 (Oxford).
🚕 Book day trip taxi →Morning at destination
Windsor Castle or Oxford's colleges, Bodleian Library. 3-4 hours.
🚕 Explore freely →Lunch at a local restaurant
Windsor: The Crooked House. Oxford: The Eagle and Child.
🚕 No taxi needed →Frequently asked questions
For groups, families and anyone with luggage, a pre-booked fixed-price taxi from Heathrow to London starts from £49 — door to door, driver in arrivals, fare fixed at booking. Solo travellers with light luggage can use the Elizabeth Line (45 min) as an alternative.
Use our online booking at getlondontransfer.com/booking or WhatsApp +44 7427 249103. Fixed fare from £59, driver meets you in Gatwick arrivals. Takes 50–80 min via M23/A23.
Yes — our fixed-price service covers the whole of England. Windsor from £49, Oxford from £79, Bath from £125. Enter your pick-up and destination in the booking form for your exact fare.
Yes — London City Airport is just 8 miles from the City and Canary Wharf. Taxi from London City Airport to central London from £29.