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Charing Cross Taxi — West End & Airport Transfers

Pre-booked Charing Cross taxis with West End theatre pickups and airport transfers quoted before you book.

Fixed-fare quotes in Charing Cross.

Pre-booked rides only.

  • Fixed fare — no surge
  • Licensed, DBS-checked drivers
  • 24/7 online booking

CabsOn runs Charing Cross taxi bookings for the WC2N station, Trafalgar Square, and the surrounding West End theatre district. Timed station pickups for South Eastern Trains (Dover, Hastings, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks) plus theatre and post-dinner pickups across Covent Garden, Leicester Square, and the Strand.

Charing Cross coverage

  • South Eastern Trains arrivals — Dover, Hastings, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Folkestone services
  • Bakerloo + Northern lines — Underground interchange
  • Trafalgar Square + Whitehall — adjacent landmarks + government offices
  • West End theatres — Lyceum, Coliseum, Duke of York's, Trafalgar Theatre
  • Covent Garden + Leicester Square border — adjacent restaurant + retail

Airport journey times from Charing Cross

  • Heathrow — 17 miles, 45–70 minutes via M4 / A4
  • Gatwick — 27 miles, 55–80 minutes via M23
  • London City — 8 miles, 25–40 minutes

West End theatre evening pickups

Charing Cross sits at the heart of the West End theatre district. Post-show pickups are usually 22:30–23:00 — pre-booking guarantees the vehicle in the post-show rush when forecourt cab supply is constrained.

Trafalgar Square + government area pickups

The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall offices, and the Mall are all adjacent — daytime tourist + government visitor pickups regular.

Airport transfers

Airport taxi fares from Charing Cross

Fixed fares from Charing Cross to the nearest airports, from our live price list — the price you see when you book is the price you pay.

Charing Cross — one-way fixed fares
AirportDistanceDrive timeFrom
London City Airport 8.9 miles about 33 minutes £49 Saloon
Heathrow Airport 19.1 miles about 46 minutes £62 Saloon
Gatwick Airport 30.3 miles about 1 hr 11 min £72 Saloon

Drive times are with clear roads; allow longer at rush hour. Larger vehicles (MPV, people carrier, 8-seater) are priced on the quote page. Airport pickups include 60 minutes' free waiting from landing.

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Licensed drivers Private hire (PHV) licensed drivers on every booking
DBS-checked Every driver passes a DBS background check
Pre-booked Your driver is confirmed for the time you choose
Fixed fare guarantee Airport drop-off and road charges included in the quote, no surge pricing
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What is in the fixed fare

Flight tracking on every airport pickup

Pickup time auto-adjusts to actual landing. No driver-side panic if your flight runs late.

60 minutes free waiting on arrivals

Counted from when your flight actually lands, with airport parking included. Plenty of buffer for immigration, baggage claim and customs. After that, waiting is £9 per 15 minutes in a saloon.

Drop-off charge included

The airport drop-off fee is included in the quote, not added at the kerb. So is any congestion or road charge on your route.

Optional meet and greet

Driver waits at the terminal arrivals exit with a name board. Add it when you book; the price is shown in your quote.

Card or corporate invoice

Pay securely by card when you book. Corporate accounts get monthly invoicing with PO numbers and itemised receipts.

Child and booster seats

£20 per seat, fitted before pickup. Confirm the seat type at booking so we match the right vehicle.

Coverage

Charing Cross on the map

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

How much is a Charing Cross to Heathrow taxi?

Get an instant quote online from WC2N to Heathrow — drop-off charge included.

Do you do post-theatre pickups?

Yes — pre-book West End theatre post-show pickups (22:00–23:00). Pre-book to guarantee the vehicle in peak post-show demand.

Do you do timed South Eastern Trains pickups?

Yes — Dover, Hastings, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks services. Share train arrival time at booking.

Do you cover the National Gallery + Trafalgar Square?

Yes — daytime visitor pickups + drop-offs across the Trafalgar Square / Whitehall / Mall area.

Can hotels around the Strand book for guests?

Yes — hotels near Charing Cross can open a corporate account and book for guests.