Colchester to London King's Cross taxi and London King's Cross to Colchester, fixed fare from £202 each way
One page for both directions: Colchester to London King's Cross, London King's Cross to Colchester, 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.
Colchester to London King's Cross and back: fixed fares
Rushxo drivers cover Colchester to London King's Cross all year, in both directions. A saloon from Colchester to London King's Cross is a fixed fare from £202 each way, about 58 miles and 1.5-2.1 hrs door to door. Book the return with it and the pair is priced at 1.8 times a single, from £364, with the driver meeting you at London King's Cross on the way back. An 8-seater for a family or group is from £293, and executive cars are quoted on request.
| Journey | Saloon | 8-seater |
|---|---|---|
| Colchester to London King's Cross (single) | from £202 | from £293 |
| London King's Cross to Colchester (single) | from £202 | from £293 |
| Return, both legs booked together | from £364 | from £527 |
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 Colchester is at your door, whether that is the town centre, a Essex village or a business park; the driver is named the day before and texts on arrival. At the station end we drop at the taxi set-down on Pancras Road for northbound trains and Eurostar at St Pancras next door. Returns are met at the barriers or the rank.
At 58 miles this is a 1.5-2.1 hrs drive in normal conditions. Roadworks and rush hour are the driver’s problem, not yours: the fare is fixed either way.
London King's Cross to Colchester: the return leg
London King's Cross to Colchester 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 Colchester? Rushxo covers it
As of September 2026 none of the big ride-hailing apps runs a licensed local service in Colchester, so a long journey to London King's Cross 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 Essex 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 Colchester.
Colchester to London King's Cross taxi: questions
How much is a taxi from Colchester to London King's Cross?
From £202 for a saloon, fixed per car when you book, for the 58-mile journey. An 8-seater is from £293 and a return booked together is from £364.
How long does Colchester to London King's Cross take by taxi?
Usually 1.5-2.1 hrs door to door for the 58 miles, depending on the time of day. We confirm a pick-up time that allows for it.
Do you also do London King's Cross to Colchester?
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.