Fixed-fare E8 taxis covering Hackney Central, Dalston, London Fields and Broadway Market — no surge whatever the hour — a fixed fare, agreed up front. One price agreed before you travel, 24/7, all part of our London taxi network.
Inside the E8 postcode
Dalston's nightlife and Kingsland Road, Hackney Central, the green of London Fields and the independent shops and stalls of Broadway Market — east London at its liveliest.
We pick up door to door anywhere in E8 and fix the fare on distance and vehicle before you set off — no surge, no meter, whatever the traffic or hour. E8 sits in our East London coverage.
- Help with your luggage, door to door
- TFL licensed, vetted local drivers
- Saloon, Executive, MPV and 8-seat minibus
Airport transfers from here
Every airport run is a fixed fare with free meet & greet and live traffic routing:
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From the airports to E8: fixed prices
| Airport | Saloon fare | Door to door | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow Airport | £85 | 61–86 min | Book → |
| Gatwick Airport | £93 | 87–112 min | Book → |
| Stansted Airport | £93 | 86–111 min | Book → |
| Luton Airport | £90 | 85–110 min | Book → |
Arriving from abroad? Driver in arrivals with your name, 60 minutes free waiting, flight tracked. See Airports to London and the visitor guides by country.
E8 travel help: fares, airports & guides
Everything you need before you book: fixed fares, airport meet and greet, local transport, hotels and what to see.
Left luggage, check-in & security timing from
Leave by… (longest typical journey + airport arrival advice + 20 min festive buffer)
| Airport | Journey from | Airport advice | Leave | Fast Track | Drop-off charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | see route page | Heathrow advises arriving 2 hours before flights within the UK or Europe | journey time + 2h 00m (short-haul) / 3h 00m (long-haul) + 20 min | Fast Track security from £12.99 per person, 06:00-21:00 | £7 each time a vehicle enters a terminal drop-off area |
| Gatwick | see route page | Arrive at least 2 hours before | journey time + 2h 00m (short-haul) / 3h 00m (long-haul) + 20 min | Fast Track security from £6 | £10 for 10 minutes, +£1/min up to 20 min, max £30; pay by midnight next day |
| Stansted | see route page | Desks open 2h before for most airlines (easyJet/Ryanair domestic) | journey time + 2h 00m (short-haul) / 3h 00m (long-haul) + 20 min | Security FastTrack from £6.49 per person, open 04:00-20:00 | Express Set Down: 15-minute period; price not shown on the airport page (reported at £10 up to 15 min) |
| Luton | see route page | Not stated by Luton | journey time + 2h 00m (short-haul) / 3h 00m (long-haul) + 20 min | Fast Track from £4 online in advance, from £8 at airport kiosks; 04:15-20:00 | Drop Off & Pick Up Zone £9 for 12 minutes, then £1/min, 30-min max |
| London City | see route page | Not stated by the airport | journey time + 2h 00m (short-haul) / 3h 00m (long-haul) + 20 min | Not offered | £8 per visit for the first 5 min, then £1/min; max stay 10 min |
Bag drop closes 40–60 min before departure on most airlines — check your airline. Journey times come from our route pages; airport advice, Fast Track and drop-off prices from the airports’ own sites, checked October 2026. Our drivers use the terminal forecourt, so the drop-off charge is included in your fixed fare.
Local guide to Hackney & Dalston: hotels & prices, where to eat, sights, day trips, accessibility (tap to open)
Staying in and around Hackney & Dalston: hotels, food, sights & local life
Our drivers live and work here. Tell them what you need – a SIM card, a cash machine, a late supper, a pharmacy, a pram-friendly route – and they will sort it on the way. Trust the local knowledge; it costs nothing extra.
Hotels near Hackney & Dalston and what they cost
Typical room rates: budget private room from about £97 (about $128 / €114); 3-star mid-range £120–£250 (about $158–$330 / €142–€295); 4-star £200–£350 (about $264–$462 / €236–€413); 5-star from £400 (about $528 / €472) a night. London-wide the average paid in 2026 is around £194 (about $256 / €229). Rates rise 20–40% at Christmas, Easter, Wimbledon fortnight and big concert weekends – book early. (Conversions at £1 = $1.32 / €1.18, October 2026; room rates from published 2026 market guides, not a quote.) All hotels near Hackney & Dalston on Google Maps.
Where to eat in Hackney & Dalston (nearest researched area: Liverpool Street)
Devonshire Terrace (Devonshire Square, Liverpool Street) – £54.95 per head; The Jugged Hare (Chiswell Street, City) – £49.95 per head; The Sterling in The Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe, City) – £49.50; deluxe £60; Duck & Waffle (Heron Tower, Liverpool Street EC2N) – £170 adults; £80 under 10s.
Family-friendly: Giraffe Spitalfields (kids' menu, high chairs); Pizza Express Liverpool Street (Piccolo menu); Wagamama London Bridge (Hay's Galleria) (kids' menu) – mains typically £10–£18, kids’ menus £6–£9.
Restaurants near Hackney & Dalston on Google Maps · Time Out London restaurant guide. Most places take cards and contactless; tipping 10–12.5% is normal and often added as a service charge.
Places to see near Hackney & Dalston (nearest researched area: Liverpool Street)
- St Paul's Cathedral
Wren's iconic domed cathedral
adult £27 · more - Tower of London
1,000-year-old fortress, palace and prison; Crown Jewels
adult £37, child £18.50 · more - Sky Garden
Free indoor garden with panoramic views (book ahead)
free (book a slot) · more - Tower Bridge
High-level walkways and Victorian engine rooms
adult £18 · more - The Monument
Climb 311 steps of the Great Fire memorial
adult £7 · more
Local life: The City, Shoreditch and Spitalfields: Old Spitalfields Market and Brick Lane (Sunday market, curry houses, bagels at 3am), Columbia Road flower market on Sunday mornings, Leadenhall Market, Borough Market across London Bridge, Sky Garden (free, book ahead) and St Paul’s. Weekdays the City is suits and sandwich bars; evenings and weekends the life is in Shoreditch, Hoxton and Bermondsey.
Sightseeing links & entry prices: Official London visitor guide (Visit London) (see site) · Royal Parks (free) · British Museum (free) (free) · Tower of London & Historic Royal Palaces (adult £37, child £18.50) · Tate Modern & Tate Britain (free) (free) · London Eye (from £29 online, £39 walk-up) · Westminster Abbey (adult £31) · TfL Visitor Oyster & contactless fares (Zone 1–2 cap about £8.90 a day).
Child-friendly Liverpool Street
- Unicorn Theatre (London Bridge)
theatre for ages 0-13
tickets about £10–£20, approx · more - Spitalfields City Farm
free
free · more - HMS Belfast
paid, under-5s free
adult about £26, approx · more - Tower of London
paid, under-5s free
adult £37, child £18.50 · more - Old Spitalfields Market & Christ Church playground
free
adult about £18, approx · more
Baby changing & feeding: Baby-changing in free toilets at Liverpool Street and London Bridge (Network Rail).
Day trips outside London from Hackney & Dalston (fixed fare, door to door, driver waits)
| Where | Why go | Our fare |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor Castle | 1 hour west; royal residence, changing of the guard Entry: adult £32 (£36 on the day) | ask for a fixed day-trip fare |
| Hampton Court Palace | 45 min south-west; Henry VIII’s palace, maze and gardens Entry: adult £29 | ask for a fixed day-trip fare |
| Oxford | 1h 30 west; colleges, Bodleian, punting Entry: see site | from £130 |
| Cambridge | 1h 30 north; colleges and the Backs Entry: see site | from £150 |
| Stonehenge & Salisbury | 2 hours west Entry: adult about £25, approx | from £180 |
| Bath | 2h 15 west; Roman Baths, Georgian crescents Entry: see site | from £220 |
| Brighton | 1h 15 south; pier, Lanes, Royal Pavilion Entry: see site | from £84 |
| Canterbury Cathedral & Dover Castle | 1h 30–2 hours south-east Entry: adult about £25, approx | from £90 |
| Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter | 45 min north-west (Watford); book months ahead Entry: adult £58.50, child £47 (2026) | ask for a fixed day-trip fare |
| Legoland Windsor | 1 hour west; children 2–12 Entry: from about £34 online, approx | ask for a fixed day-trip fare |
| The Cotswolds | 2 hours west; Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury, Stow Entry: see site | from £310 |
| Seven Sisters & Beachy Head | 2 hours south; chalk cliffs walk Entry: free; parking from about £3, approx | from £75 |
A day trip in our car means no train changes, no luggage lockers and the driver waits while you visit (waiting time is quoted upfront). Two to four people usually pay less than peak-time rail tickets plus a local taxi at the other end.
Car hire near Hackney & Dalston
SIXT London Liverpool St; Enterprise London Tower Bridge; SIXT London Islington · more on Google Maps. Typical 2026 rates: economy car from about £35–£60 a day, £180–£300 a week, plus fuel and a £15–£25 Congestion Charge for each day in central London. Remember the Congestion Charge, ULEZ and central-London parking before hiring for a city stay.
Disabled-friendly, step-free, pets & guide dogs in Hackney & Dalston
Step-free stations: London Liverpool Street – National Rail & Elizabeth line step-free to train; Central line step-free to platform via Elizabeth line lifts; Circle/H&C/Met no step-free access; London Bridge – step-free from street to all platforms; Jubilee & Northern step-free to train. Buses: All TfL buses low-floor with ramp; wheelchair users free. Blue Badge parking: City of London: national Blue Badge concessions do not apply; use designated disabled bays. Guide & assistance dogs: Assistance dogs welcome. Pets on public transport: Dogs free on TfL and National Rail (max 2), carried on escalators. TfL accessibility.
Travelling with us: assistance dogs always travel free in every car, no notice needed (Equality Act 2010). Other dogs and pets are welcome by prior arrangement – tell us when you book so we send a suitable car and a driver who is happy to carry them. Folding wheelchairs, walkers and mobility scooters that fold go in the boot at no extra charge; if you need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle or extra time at pick-up, say so when booking and we will confirm availability before you pay. Rail step-free status changes when lifts are out of service – check the station page or book Passenger Assist (ideally 2 hours ahead); on TfL you can turn up and go.
Eat & shop like a Londoner: fish & chips, roast, afternoon tea, pies, ale, vegan, British brands – with prices (tap to open)
Eat and shop like a Londoner from Hackney & Dalston: fish & chips, Sunday roast, full English, afternoon tea, pies, pale ale, vegan & the best British brands
Our drivers get asked for these every day, so here is the shortlist we give in the car. Prices are from the venues’ own menus and booking sites (seen October 2026); tap the Google Maps link for photos, today’s menu and star ratings. Want a stop on the way? Say so when you book and the driver will wait.
Fish & chips
- Poppies Fish & Chips
Spitalfields E1, Soho W1, Camden NW1, Portobello W11
1950s East End chippy, haddock and cod fried to order, mushy peas
cod & chips £21.99, haddock £20.99 (menu)
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps - Golden Union
Poland St, Soho W1
Proper chippy with a sit-down room, gluten-free batter on request
about £15–£19 for fish and chips
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps
Sunday roast
- Hawksmoor
Seven Dials WC2, Borough SE1, Air Street W1, Wood Wharf E14, Knightsbridge
The roast most Londoners name first: dry-aged rump, beef-dripping roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding
Sunday roast rump £29.50 (menu); book ahead
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps - Blacklock
Soho W1, Shoreditch EC2, Covent Garden WC2, Canary Wharf E14
Chop-house roasts with all the trimmings and bottomless gravy
roast about £24–£28 (menu)
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps
English breakfast
- E Pellicci
332 Bethnal Green Rd E2
Family caff since 1900, Art Deco interior, fry-ups and Italian specials; cash-friendly, Mon–Sat mornings
full English about £10–£13
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps - The Wolseley
160 Piccadilly W1
Grand café breakfast under chandeliers: the full English, kedgeree, eggs Benedict
full English about £20–£24 (menu)
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps
Afternoon tea
- The Ritz, Palm Court
150 Piccadilly W1
The classic: finger sandwiches, scones, pastries and a pianist; jacket and tie for men, book weeks ahead
£85 a head, £105 with Champagne (2026); 12.5% service added
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps - Fortnum & Mason, Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon
181 Piccadilly W1
Fortnum’s own teas, a trolley of cakes and the famous scones
from £75 a head (2026)
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps - Claridge’s / The Savoy
Mayfair W1 / Strand WC2
Grand-hotel teas under Art Deco ceilings; the Savoy’s Thames Foyer has a glass dome and a pianist
Claridge’s £95, Savoy £90 a head (2026)
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps - Bea’s of Bloomsbury / Brigit’s afternoon-tea bus
Bloomsbury WC1 / Victoria SW1
Cheaper and more fun: cupcakes and scones in a bakery, or tea on a vintage Routemaster bus past the sights
Bea’s about £40; bus tour from about £50–£75
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps
Pies
- Mother Mash
Carnaby St, Soho W1
Pie, mash and gravy or sausage and mash, choose your mash and your gravy
pie, mash & gravy from about £15
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps - Pieminister
Leather Lane EC1 and across London
Award-winning British pies incl. vegan and veggie; takeaway or sit in
pie & mash about £12–£15
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps
British pale ale
- The Churchill Arms
Kensington Church St W8
Flower-covered Fuller’s pub, London Pride on cask, Thai kitchen at the back
pint about £6–£7
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps - Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
Fleet St EC4
Rebuilt 1667, Dickens drank here; Samuel Smith’s ales, cellar bars
pint about £5–£6 (no cards in some Sam Smith’s pubs – carry cash)
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps - Fuller’s Griffin Brewery tour
Chiswick W4
Tour and tasting at the home of London Pride (book ahead)
tours from about £25
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps
Vegan & vegetarian
- Mildreds
Lexington St, Soho W1 (also Camden, King’s Cross, Dalston, Covent Garden)
London’s best-known vegetarian restaurant since 1988, now fully plant-based
about £38 a head (TheFork); mains £15–£20
rated 9.3/10 on TheFork, 2,800+ Tripadvisor reviews
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps - Gauthier Soho
Romilly St, Soho W1
Michelin-trained French fine dining, 100% vegan tasting menus
tasting menus from about £75
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps
Souvenirs & British brands
- Fortnum & Mason
181 Piccadilly W1
Tea, biscuits, marmalade and hampers in the famous eau-de-nil tins since 1707
tea caddies from about £10; hampers £50+
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps - Liberty London
Regent St W1
Tudor-fronted store for Liberty print scarves, Barbour, Burberry, Mulberry and British designers
scarves from about £45
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps - Harrods
Knightsbridge SW1
Food halls, the Harrods teddy and tea tins; Burberry, Barbour, Smythson, Paul Smith under one roof
souvenir tea tins from about £10
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps - London Transport Museum shop
Covent Garden WC2
The best Tube-map and roundel gifts in London, moquette cushions, posters
gifts £5–£50
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps - Borough Market
London Bridge SE1
Cheese, chutneys, Bread Ahead doughnuts, cider and British produce to take home (Tue–Sun)
free to visit; lunch £8–£15
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps - Marks & Spencer / Waitrose food halls
everywhere (Marble Arch W1 flagship)
Where Londoners buy biscuits, Percy Pigs, Colman’s mustard and tea to carry home – a fraction of airport prices
biscuits and tea £2–£6
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps - Burberry Regent Street & Barbour
Regent St W1 / Piccadilly
The two most-asked-for British labels; tax-free shopping is no longer available in the UK for visitors
trench coats £1,500+; Barbour jackets £200+
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps
Tipping: 10–12.5%% service is often added in restaurants, never in pubs or chippies. Most places take cards; a few old caffs and Sam Smith’s pubs are cash-only. Vegan and gluten-free options are marked on almost every London menu – just ask. The airport shops sell the same tea tins and biscuits at 2–3 times the supermarket price, so buy souvenirs in town.
Full list with prices: London food & shopping guide.
Getting around E8: parking, car hire, public transport & accessibility
Parking & car hire: car parks near E8 and car hire in E8 on Google Maps. Hiring just to reach the airport? Count the fuel, the airport car-park fee and the return of the car before comparing with a one-way fixed fare.
Public transport vs taxi from E8 to the airports
| Airport | Train / coach | Our taxi |
|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | Check National Rail / National Express for the day you travel | door to door from £135 fixed, whole car 24/7, meet & greet, no drop-off charge |
| Gatwick | Check National Rail / National Express for the day you travel | door to door from £154 fixed, whole car 24/7, meet & greet, no drop-off charge |
| Stansted | Check National Rail / National Express for the day you travel | door to door from £174 fixed, whole car 24/7, meet & greet, no drop-off charge |
| Luton | Check National Rail / National Express for the day you travel | door to door from £163 fixed, whole car 24/7, meet & greet, no drop-off charge |
| London City | Check National Rail / National Express for the day you travel | door to door from £135 fixed, whole car 24/7, meet & greet, no drop-off charge |
Accessibility: step-free travel, assistance dogs & pets
Check step-free access and lifts for your local station on its National Rail station page and book Passenger Assist (ideally 2 hours ahead). Assistance dogs travel free on all UK trains and buses; other dogs are carried free on most operators.
Travelling with us: assistance dogs always travel free in every car, no notice needed (Equality Act 2010). Other dogs and pets are welcome by prior arrangement – tell us when you book so we send a suitable car and a driver who is happy to carry them. Folding wheelchairs, walkers and mobility scooters that fold go in the boot at no extra charge; if you need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle or extra time at pick-up, say so when booking and we will confirm availability before you pay. Rail step-free status changes when lifts are out of service – check the station page or book Passenger Assist (ideally 2 hours ahead); on TfL you can turn up and go.
Car park, car hire, rail and accessibility details are as published by the operators and airports (seen October 2026) and from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors) – check before you rely on them; TfL Journey Planner times are for a weekday 10:00 departure. Our fares are the fixed saloon price on the linked route page.
More guides: Left luggage guide · Check-in & security timing guide · Immigration & eGates · SIM cards & data · Things to do at Christmas · Festive restaurants · Taxi vs train vs coach · Airport hotels · Parking vs taxi · Your questions answered
Arrivals essentials for E8: money exchange, luggage storage & cloakrooms, tours, children, pets and step-free access (prices checked October 2026)
Money and currency exchange
Pay by card almost everywhere (contactless, Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted on buses, the Tube and in shops); choose to be charged in GBP, never in your home currency. Airport bureaux and the hotel desk are the worst rates (typically 8–12% worse than mid-market). If you need cash, the best walk-in rates in central London are at Thomas Exchange Global (Strand WC2 and Cannon Street EC4) and the independent bureaux around E8; Post Office counters are fair and everywhere; fee-free ATMs are marked “Free cash withdrawals” (Link network). A Wise or Revolut card gives near mid-market rates. Tipping: round up or 10% in restaurants if service is not already added (12.5% usually is).
Luggage storage and cloakrooms
Hotel cloakrooms hold bags free on the day of arrival and departure. Elsewhere: Stasher and Radical Storage use shops and hotels near E8 from about £5–£6 per bag per day; station left luggage (Excess Baggage at King’s Cross, Paddington, Victoria, Liverpool Street, Waterloo) is £7.50 for 3 hours and £12.50 per 24 hours per item; big museums (British Museum, V&A, Tate) have free or £1–£5 cloakrooms but refuse large cases. Our drivers can also keep the bags in the car on a stop-and-wait booking. Full list: luggage storage in London.
Tours, tickets and recommendations
Hop-on hop-off buses (Tootbus, Big Bus) are £39–£49 per adult for 24 hours; Uber Boat by Thames Clippers £9–£13 per hop or £24.60 for a river roamer; free walking tours (tip-based, £10–£15) start at Covent Garden and Westminster daily; the London Pass is worth it only from three big attractions a day. Headline prices: Tower of London £37, Westminster Abbey £31, St Paul’s £27, London Eye from £29, Tower Bridge £18, Kew Gardens £25, Hampton Court £29, Windsor Castle £32, Warner Bros. Studio Tour £58.50 (adult). Book online and in advance; our drivers run half-day and full-day hires for Windsor, Stonehenge, Oxford and the Cotswolds at a fixed price (visitor guides by country and traveller type, food & shopping guide with prices).
Children, pets and step-free travel
Children: under-11s travel free on the Tube and buses with an adult, child seats are fitted on request at no charge, and the big museums are free. Pets: dogs are welcome in our cars when you tell us at booking (a blanket or carrier, please); assistance dogs always travel free; dogs ride the Tube and buses free. Step-free and reduced mobility: wheelchair-accessible vehicles (WAV) on request, drivers trained to assist, and the “Getting around” section on this page lists step-free stations near E8; Blue Badge rules apply in London bays, and our airport meet and greet includes assistance from the gate on request. See London for wheelchair users and London for families.