Basingstoke to London Paddington taxi and London Paddington to Basingstoke, fixed fare from £183 each way
One page for both directions: Basingstoke to London Paddington, London Paddington to Basingstoke, and the return booked together. Fixed fares per car, driver named the day before, meet and greet at the station.
Per car, not per person. No surge, no night surcharge. Free cancellation up to 24h before.
Basingstoke to London Paddington and back: fixed fares
Basingstoke to London Paddington is a journey we drive several times a week. A saloon from Basingstoke to London Paddington is a fixed fare from £183 each way, about 49 miles and 77-111 min door to door. Book the return with it and the pair is priced at 1.8 times a single, from £329, with the driver meeting you at London Paddington on the way back. An 8-seater for a family or group is from £265, and executive cars are quoted on request.
| Journey | Saloon | 8-seater |
|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke to London Paddington (single) | from £183 | from £265 |
| London Paddington to Basingstoke (single) | from £183 | from £265 |
| Return, both legs booked together | from £329 | from £477 |
Fares are per car, agreed at booking, and include tolls and the Congestion Charge where they apply. No meter, no surge, the same price at 4am.
The journey, and where we pick up and drop
Pick-up in Basingstoke is at your door, whether that is the town centre, a Hampshire village or a business park; the driver is named the day before and texts on arrival. At the station end we drop at the Praed Street or Eastbourne Terrace entrance, whichever your train uses. Returns are met at the barriers, useful for Heathrow Express connections too.
At 49 miles this is a 77-111 min drive in normal conditions. Roadworks and rush hour are the driver’s problem, not yours: the fare is fixed either way.
London Paddington to Basingstoke: the return leg
London Paddington to Basingstoke is the same fixed fare as the outbound leg. For an airport or station pick-up we track the flight or train, meet you at the agreed point and include waiting time, so a delay never changes the price. Book both legs together and the return is 1.8 times a single; if plans change, one message moves the booking.
No Uber, Bolt or Veezu in Basingstoke? Rushxo covers it
As of September 2026 none of the big ride-hailing apps runs a licensed local service in Basingstoke, so a long journey to London Paddington usually means ringing round local firms for a quote that changes on the day. Rushxo works differently: we are a TfL-licensed private hire operator that covers the whole of Hampshire at a fixed fare, booked online or on WhatsApp in two minutes, with the price confirmed before the car is dispatched. Early flights, late trains and 8-seaters for the family are all normal work for us in Basingstoke.
Basingstoke to London Paddington taxi: questions
How much is a taxi from Basingstoke to London Paddington?
From £183 for a saloon, fixed per car when you book, for the 49-mile journey. An 8-seater is from £265 and a return booked together is from £329.
How long does Basingstoke to London Paddington take by taxi?
Usually 77-111 min door to door for the 49 miles, depending on the time of day. We confirm a pick-up time that allows for it.
Do you also do London Paddington to Basingstoke?
Yes. The return direction is the same fixed fare and this page covers both; book the pair together and the return is priced at 1.8 times a single.
Is the fare fixed if there is traffic?
Yes. Rushxo fares are agreed before you travel and do not change for traffic, diversions or the time of day.