Complete fare breakdown from £49. Honest comparison with metered cabs, Uber and public transport.
Short answer: A pre-booked fixed-price taxi from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London starts from £49 for a saloon (1–3 passengers). This is the all-inclusive fare — no extras added at drop-off. A metered London black cab will typically cost significantly more and varies with traffic.
| Destination | Saloon (1–3) | MPV (4–6) | Journey time | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central London | From £49 | From £63 | 45–75 min | Book → |
| North London (N, NW) | From £55 | From £69 | 45–75 min | Book → |
| South London (SW, SE) | From £55 | From £69 | 45–75 min | Book → |
| East London (E, Canary Wharf) | From £62 | From £76 | 45–75 min | Book → |
| West London (W, TW) | From £42 | From £56 | 45–75 min | Book → |
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Which option is actually cheapest? It depends on group size and destination. Here's the honest comparison:
| Get London Transfer | Metered Black Cab | Uber | Train/Bus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From £49 fixed | £74–£109+ metered | £45–£94+ surge | £15–£45pp |
| Fixed price? | ✓ Always | ✗ Never | ✗ Surge applies | ✓ Yes |
| Meet & greet | ✓ Arrivals hall | ✗ Rank only | ✗ Kerbside app | ✗ No |
| Flight tracking | ✓ Automatic | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Door to door | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ Station only |
| Group (4-6 pax) | ✓ MPV £63 | ✗ Expensive | ✗ Multiple cars | ✗ Per person |
| 24/7 guaranteed | ✓ Always | ✓ Rank | Varies | ✗ No |
For 3–4 passengers, dividing our fixed MPV fare (from £63) typically beats the combined cost of individual train tickets — and delivers everyone to the same door at the same time.
Distance from Heathrow is the main factor. West London is closest at From £42.
Saloon (1–3 pax) is most affordable. MPV (4–6) costs slightly more but is exceptional group value.
Pre-booked fixed fares don't surge. Black cabs and Uber can cost 2–3× more during peak hours and events.
More passengers = larger vehicle. Our per-person rate often beats multiple individual taxi or train fares.
A pre-booked fixed-price saloon starts from £49 for central London (Zone 1). A metered London black cab typically costs £74–£114+ depending on traffic.
London black cabs are metered — no flat rate. Get London Transfer offers fully fixed fares confirmed at booking. The price never changes.
Black cab Tariff 3 (10pm–6am) costs more. Our fixed fares include no time-of-day surcharges — the same price 24 hours a day.
For solo travellers with light luggage, public transport can be cheaper. For 2+ passengers, dividing our taxi fare often beats individual rail tickets — with door-to-door service included.