Local Taxi

Soho Taxi — West End Local Rides & Airport Transfers

Pre-booked Soho taxis covering W1D + Leicester Square + Piccadilly.

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Fixed-fare quotes — Stockport, Manchester, and Manchester Airport.

CabsOn covers Soho taxi bookings across W1D including Soho proper, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, and Chinatown. Late-night theatre + restaurant + nightclub pickups are routine. Fixed-fare Heathrow and Gatwick airport transfers from one of the busiest pre-booked taxi catchments in London.

W1D coverage

  • Soho core — Old Compton St, Greek St, Frith St, Wardour St
  • Leicester Square — cinemas, theatres, hotels (Hippodrome, M Den)
  • Piccadilly Circus — Shaftesbury Avenue theatres, Eros Square
  • Chinatown — Gerrard St + adjacent restaurants
  • Tottenham Court Road border — overlap to W1T Fitzrovia

Airport journey times

  • Heathrow — 17 miles, 45–70 minutes via M4
  • Gatwick — 28 miles, 60–85 minutes via M23
  • London City — 8 miles, 25–40 minutes

Late-night theatre + nightclub pickups

Soho post-show + nightclub pickups (typically 23:00–02:30) are constant. Pre-booking guarantees the vehicle when forecourt + street-cab supply is overwhelmed in West End peak hours.

Theatre + restaurant concierge

West End theatre and restaurant concierges regularly book CabsOn for guest post-show pickups + group transfers.

Licensed drivers Greater Manchester or TfL Private Hire (PHV) licensing on every booking
DBS-checked Background-checked drivers with airport access permits
ULEZ & Clean Air ready Modern fleet meeting London ULEZ and Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone standards
Fixed fare guarantee Drop-off charge, congestion charge and ULEZ bundled into the quote, no surge pricing
Vehicle classes

What you can book for Soho

Saloon

  • Up to 4 passengers
  • 2 standard suitcases
  • Most economical option

Default choice for solo travel, couples and pairs heading to the airport. Modern petrol-hybrid or fully electric saloons across the fleet.

Estate

  • Up to 4 passengers
  • 4 suitcases
  • Family-friendly

Choose this when bags outnumber people. A standard family of four with full check-in luggage fits cleanly in an estate where a saloon would not.

Executive

  • Mercedes E-Class or BMW 5 Series
  • Suited driver
  • Water and wifi included

Business class transport for corporate travellers, visiting clients and hotel transfers. The default for premium-postcode airport runs.

8-seater MPV

  • Up to 8 passengers
  • 8 suitcases capacity
  • Mercedes V-Class or Vito

Single-vehicle transport for groups of up to 8. Common on hen and stag bookings, sports teams, family airport runs and corporate group transfers.

Chauffeur

  • Mercedes S-Class or BMW 7 Series
  • Suited driver
  • VIP and wedding work

Flagship class for VIP travel, weddings, premium events and corporate visiting directors. Hourly hire from 4 hours minimum or fixed-route.

Every booking includes

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

Plenty of buffer for immigration, baggage claim and customs at the busiest airport hours.

Drop-off charge included

The £5 forecourt fee at every UK airport is in the quote, not added at the kerb. Same with London congestion charge and ULEZ.

Optional meet and greet

Driver waits at the terminal arrivals exit with a name board. No extra charge.

Card, PayPal, corporate invoice

Pay how you want. Corporate accounts get monthly invoicing with PO numbers and VAT receipts.

Child and booster seats

Available on request, fitted before pickup. Confirm seat type at booking so we match the right vehicle.

Coverage

Soho on the map

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

How much is a Soho to Heathrow taxi?

Fixed fares from W1D to Heathrow start around £55 saloon — drop-off charge included.

Do you do late-night Soho pickups?

Yes — Friday/Saturday late-night returns are our peak demand. Pre-booking is recommended.

Can I pre-book a post-theatre pickup?

Yes — share the show end time at booking. Driver waits at the agreed pickup point.

Do you cover Leicester Square + Piccadilly Circus?

Yes — full W1D + adjacent W1J / W1B coverage.

How long is the journey to Gatwick from Soho?

Typically 60–85 minutes via M23.