We've done the maths. Uber surges. Trains don't meet your flight. Here's every option — prices, wait times, and what actually happens at 3am.
Based on real fares in April 2026. Uber prices are off-peak estimates — surge pricing not included.
| Factor | Get London Transfer | Uber | Black Cab | Elizabeth Line | Heathrow Express |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (to Zone 1) | £45–£75 fixed | £45–£90+ surges | £60–£100 metered | £3.70 no luggage help | £27.50 Paddington only |
| Late Night (after midnight) | ✓ Same fixed price | ✗ 2–4× surge | ✗ 20% night rate | ✗ No service | ✗ No service |
| Door-to-door service | ✓ Your terminal → your address | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Meets your flight | ✓ Live tracking, adapts to delays | Partial (app only) | ✗ Rank queue | ✗ | ✗ |
| Price transparency | ✓ Fixed at booking | ✗ Estimate only | ✗ Meter runs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Large luggage | ✓ 4–8 cases standard | UberXL extra cost | ✓ | ✗ No help | ✗ No help |
| Child seats | ✓ On request | Premium only | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Pre-booking | ✓ Months in advance | ✗ 15 min max | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bolt / Lyft available? | N/A — private hire | Bolt: unreliable at LHR | — | — | — |
The price you see at booking is the price you pay. No traffic surcharges. No late-night premiums.
Prices above are standard saloon car rates. MPV, Executive & 8-seater options available at checkout.
Six things that matter when your flight lands at 2am and you just want to get home.
We lock in your fare the moment you book. Doesn't matter if there's traffic, rain, or a midnight surge — the price never changes.
Your driver watches your flight in real time. Delayed by 2 hours? They adjust. You don't make any calls — it just works.
No late-night premium. No "demand is high in your area." Early morning flights and late arrivals cost the same as 2pm on a Tuesday.
Your driver is waiting with your name before you've cleared customs. No searching the car park. No calling a number while jet-lagged.
All drivers are TfL-licensed and fully insured. Not a gig-economy driver who might cancel 4 minutes before pickup.
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Verified reviews. We don't edit or filter them.
"Uber was quoting £95 at midnight with surge pricing. Get London Transfer was £45 — same journey, no stress, driver waiting with a sign. Won't use anything else for Heathrow."
"Flight was delayed by 90 minutes. Driver already knew and was there when I landed. No calls, no waiting, no extra charge. That's exactly what you need after a long flight."
"Used them for a 4am pickup — driver was early, smart car, helped with the cases. Heathrow Express doesn't run and Uber was going to be unpredictable. These guys were perfect."
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