Kensington and Chelsea ⇄ Heathrow Airport
SW3, SW10, W10, W11 pickup£85
SW7, W8 pickup£105
Return, saloon (SW3, SW10, W10, W11)£162
Straight down the A4 – Heathrow is the borough's airport.
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Kensington & Chelsea Airport Transfers & International Station Taxis
Fixed fares from Kensington, Chelsea, Knightsbridge, Notting Hill, South Kensington, Earl's Court and North Kensington to London's five airports and five international stations, both ways. Heathrow is straight down the A4 – £85 to Heathrow Airport in a saloon.
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- Every direction priced: Kensington and Chelsea to the airport and back
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£75lowest fixed saloon fare
10airports & international stations
20routes, both directions
1 October 2026prices checked against the live booking engine
How Kensington and Chelsea gets to the airport: fares, routes and timings
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is London's most densely populated borough and home to many of its best-known hotels, museums and garden squares. It stretches from North Kensington and Notting Hill through Holland Park and Kensington to South Kensington, Knightsbridge, Chelsea and the river at Chelsea Embankment.
For airport runs the A4 Cromwell Road and the Westway lead straight to Heathrow. The borough splits for pricing: SW7 and W8 are inside Rushxo's central surcharge zone, while SW3, SW5, SW10, W10 and W11 are inner London.
Kensington and Chelsea airport and international station taxis – every route, both ways
Each card shows the fixed saloon fare from Kensington and Chelsea, the saloon return, and links to the detailed page for each direction. Book buttons open the booking page with the route filled in.
Airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and London City
Kensington and Chelsea ⇄ Gatwick Airport
SW3, SW10, W10, W11 pickup£88
SW7, W8 pickup£108
Return, saloon (SW3, SW10, W10, W11)£167
Over the Thames and south.
Kensington and Chelsea ⇄ Luton Airport
SW3, SW10, W10, W11 pickup£95
SW7, W8 pickup£115
Return, saloon (SW3, SW10, W10, W11)£181
Up the Westway and M1.
Kensington and Chelsea ⇄ Stansted Airport
SW3, SW10, W10, W11 pickup£109
SW7, W8 pickup£129
Return, saloon (SW3, SW10, W10, W11)£207
A long run north-east.
Kensington and Chelsea ⇄ London City Airport
SW3, SW10, W10, W11 pickup£85
SW7, W8 pickup£105
Return, saloon (SW3, SW10, W10, W11)£162
Along the river to the Royal Docks.
International stations: St Pancras, Stratford, Ebbsfleet, Ashford and Birmingham
Kensington and Chelsea ⇄ St Pancras International
SW3, SW10, W10, W11 pickup£75
SW7, W8 pickup£95
Return, saloon (SW3, SW10, W10, W11)£143
A short run to King's Cross for Eurostar.
Kensington and Chelsea ⇄ Stratford International
SW3, SW10, W10, W11 pickup£75
SW7, W8 pickup£95
Return, saloon (SW3, SW10, W10, W11)£143
Across London to the Olympic Park.
Kensington and Chelsea ⇄ Ebbsfleet International
SW3, SW10, W10, W11 pickup£75
SW7, W8 pickup£95
Return, saloon (SW3, SW10, W10, W11)£143
Across London to north Kent.
Kensington and Chelsea ⇄ Ashford International
SW3, SW10, W10, W11 pickup£135
SW7, W8 pickup£155
Return, saloon (SW3, SW10, W10, W11)£257
Round the southern M25 into Kent.
Kensington and Chelsea ⇄ Birmingham International
SW3, SW10, W10, W11 pickup£202
SW7, W8 pickup£222
Return, saloon (SW3, SW10, W10, W11)£384
Out along the A40 and M40.
Full Kensington and Chelsea fare table – all seven vehicles
All seven vehicles for every route, from the same fare engine the booking page uses.
| One way, either direction | Saloon4 pax | MPV6 pax | Executive3 pax | V Class (8-seater)7 pax | 9 Seater minibus8 pax | 16 Seater minibus16 pax | Mercedes S Class3 pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow Airport15.7 mi | £105 | £120 | £135 | £165 | £150 | £210 | £245 |
| Gatwick Airport31 mi | £108 | £123 | £138 | £168 | £153 | £215 | £254 |
| Luton Airport35.5 mi | £115 | £130 | £145 | £175 | £160 | £225 | £275 |
| Stansted Airport42.6 mi | £129 | £144 | £159 | £189 | £174 | £246 | £317 |
| London City Airport13.9 mi | £105 | £120 | £135 | £165 | £150 | £210 | £245 |
| St Pancras International4.6 mi | £95 | £110 | £125 | £155 | £140 | £200 | £245 |
| Stratford International11.1 mi | £95 | £110 | £125 | £155 | £140 | £200 | £245 |
| Ebbsfleet International29.5 mi | £95 | £110 | £125 | £155 | £140 | £200 | £245 |
| Ashford International68.9 mi | £155 | £170 | £185 | £215 | £200 | £290 | £425 |
| Birmingham International107 mi | £222 | £237 | £252 | £282 | £267 | £391 | £626 |
Priced for a pickup at South Kensington, London SW7 2BX, UK.
| One way, either direction | Saloon4 pax | MPV6 pax | Executive3 pax | V Class (8-seater)7 pax | 9 Seater minibus8 pax | 16 Seater minibus16 pax | Mercedes S Class3 pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow Airport15.7 mi | £85 | £100 | £115 | £145 | £130 | £190 | £225 |
| Gatwick Airport31 mi | £88 | £103 | £118 | £148 | £133 | £195 | £234 |
| Luton Airport35.5 mi | £95 | £110 | £125 | £155 | £140 | £205 | £255 |
| Stansted Airport42.6 mi | £109 | £124 | £139 | £169 | £154 | £226 | £297 |
| London City Airport13.9 mi | £85 | £100 | £115 | £145 | £130 | £190 | £225 |
| St Pancras International4.6 mi | £75 | £90 | £105 | £135 | £120 | £180 | £225 |
| Stratford International11.1 mi | £75 | £90 | £105 | £135 | £120 | £180 | £225 |
| Ebbsfleet International29.5 mi | £75 | £90 | £105 | £135 | £120 | £180 | £225 |
| Ashford International68.9 mi | £135 | £150 | £165 | £195 | £180 | £270 | £405 |
| Birmingham International107 mi | £202 | £217 | £232 | £262 | £247 | £371 | £606 |
Priced for a pickup at Notting Hill, London W11 3JE, UK.
Standard fares, whole vehicle, one way; the reverse journey costs the same. Returns are 1.9× the single. The engine adds 20% for Friday journeys, Saturday and Sunday pickups before noon, Monday–Thursday trips into London 07:00–10:00 and out of London 16:00–19:00, and a seasonal supplement from 17 December to 1 January. Tariff 2026-09-21h-csz.
Why two Kensington and Chelsea addresses can price differently
South Kensington (SW7) and Kensington (W8) are inside Rushxo's extended central surcharge zone, so a £20 surcharge applies; they are inner London for every other purpose, so there is no Congestion Charge allowance. Chelsea (SW3, SW10), Earl's Court (SW5), Notting Hill and North Kensington (W10, W11) carry no surcharge. Both pickup zones are priced below.
Kensington and Chelsea pickup guide, area by area
Local pickup notes for Kensington and Chelsea, written from how collections actually go on each patch.
| Area | Postcode | Central surcharge? | Pickup notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kensington | SW7 | Yes | Museum-district crowds; give a side street or hotel entrance. |
| Kensington High Street | W8 | Yes | Bus lanes on the High Street – residential roads either side are quicker. |
| Knightsbridge | SW1X / SW3 | Yes | Department-store traffic; hotels have their own set-down points. |
| Chelsea | SW3 | No | King's Road is busy; side streets and squares are easier. |
| Earl's Court | SW5 | No | One-way system around the station – give the exact street. |
| Notting Hill | W11 | No | Portobello market days are crowded; meet on a nearby street. |
| Holland Park | W11 / W14 | No | Quiet, leafy roads close to the A40 and A4. |
| North Kensington | W10 | No | Close to the Westway – the fastest start for Heathrow. |
Give a hotel name, block name or gate code if it applies, and a mobile number the driver can call. Waiting time at pickup is included.
Kensington and Chelsea to London's five airports – route guides
Five airports, five very different drives from Kensington and Chelsea. What to expect on each:
Kensington and Chelsea to Heathrow Airport
Heathrow is a direct run west along Cromwell Road and the M4, or the Westway from Notting Hill. Tell us your terminal: 2/3, 4 and 5 have separate approaches.
- Road miles: 15.7
- Usual time: 30–45 min
- Usual route: Cromwell Road and the A4 to the M4, or the A40 Westway
- Public transport alternative: Piccadilly line direct from South Kensington, Gloucester Road or Earl's Court to Heathrow.
Kensington and Chelsea to Gatwick Airport
Gatwick is reached across the river and south through Clapham or Wandsworth.
- Road miles: 31
- Usual time: 60–85 min
- Usual route: Over the river at Chelsea or Battersea Bridge, then the A3/A24 or A23 to the M23
- Public transport alternative: Overground from Kensington (Olympia) or West Brompton to Clapham Junction, then Southern to Gatwick.
Kensington and Chelsea to Luton Airport
Luton is reached via the Westway, North Circular and M1.
- Road miles: 35.5
- Usual time: 50–70 min
- Usual route: A40 Westway and the North Circular to the M1
- Public transport alternative: Circle or Piccadilly line to King's Cross, then Thameslink.
Kensington and Chelsea to Stansted Airport
Stansted is one of the borough's longer runs.
- Road miles: 42.6
- Usual time: 65–90 min
- Usual route: Through central London or the North Circular to the M11
- Public transport alternative: Circle line to Liverpool Street, then the Stansted Express.
Kensington and Chelsea to London City Airport
London City is reached along the Embankment and through the City.
- Road miles: 13.9
- Usual time: 45–60 min
- Usual route: Embankment and the City, then the A13
- Public transport alternative: District line to Tower Hill, then the DLR, or the Elizabeth line from Paddington.
Kensington and Chelsea to England's five international stations
Five stations in England carry "International" in their name. St Pancras is the Eurostar terminal; Stratford, Ebbsfleet and Ashford sit on the HS1 high-speed line; Birmingham International serves Birmingham Airport and the NEC. Only St Pancras currently has Eurostar departures.
Kensington and Chelsea to St Pancras International
St Pancras is a straightforward run along the Marylebone and Euston Roads.
- Road miles: 4.6
- Usual time: 20–30 min
- Usual route: Marylebone Road or Park Lane to the Euston Road
- By train instead: Piccadilly line direct from South Kensington or Knightsbridge to King's Cross St Pancras.
Kensington and Chelsea to Stratford International
Stratford International is a cross-London run east.
- Road miles: 11.1
- Usual time: 40–55 min
- Usual route: Through central London to the A12
- By train instead: Central line from Notting Hill Gate or Holland Park direct to Stratford.
Kensington and Chelsea to Ebbsfleet International
Ebbsfleet is a long run east.
- Road miles: 29.5
- Usual time: 60–80 min
- Usual route: Through London and the Blackwall Tunnel to the A2
- By train instead: Piccadilly line to St Pancras, then HS1.
Kensington and Chelsea to Ashford International
Ashford is reached via the southern M25 and the M20.
- Road miles: 68.9
- Usual time: 1 h 30 – 1 h 55
- Usual route: South to the M25, then the M26 and M20
- By train instead: Piccadilly line to St Pancras, then Southeastern high-speed.
Kensington and Chelsea to Birmingham International
Birmingham International is a direct run up the A40 and M40.
- Road miles: 107
- Usual time: 1 h 55 – 2 h 25
- Usual route: A40 Westway and the M40, then the M42
- By train instead: Circle line to Euston Square, then Avanti West Coast from Euston.
What time should the car collect you in Kensington and Chelsea?
Suggested pickup times from Kensington and Chelsea, built from the usual drive time and a sensible check-in margin.
| Going to | Drive from Kensington and Chelsea | Be there | Suggested pickup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow Airport | 30–45 min | 3 h before long-haul, 2 h short-haul | about 3 h 45 min before |
| Gatwick Airport | 60–85 min | 3 h before long-haul, 2 h short-haul | about 4 h 25 min before |
| Luton Airport | 50–70 min | 2 h 30 min before departure | about 3 h 40 min before |
| Stansted Airport | 65–90 min | 2 h 30 min before departure | about 4 h before |
| London City Airport | 45–60 min | 1 h before departure | about 2 h before |
| St Pancras International | 20–30 min | 60–90 min before a Eurostar | about 2 h before |
| Stratford International | 40–55 min | 20 min before your train or event | about 1 h 15 min before |
| Ebbsfleet International | 60–80 min | 20 min before your train | about 1 h 40 min before |
| Ashford International | 1 h 30 – 1 h 55 | 20 min before your train | about 1 h 20 min before |
| Birmingham International | 1 h 55 – 2 h 25 | 2 h before a flight, 1 h before an NEC event | about 4 h before |
Airline and rail deadlines change; always check your booking. Drive times are typical, not guaranteed – the fare stays fixed either way.
Choose the right vehicle
All fares are for the whole vehicle, not per person. Choose by passengers and by luggage.
- Saloonup to 4 passengersTwo large cases plus hand luggage
- MPVup to 6 passengersFamilies with buggies and several cases
- Executiveup to 3 passengersBusiness travel, quieter cabin
- V Class (8-seater)up to 7 passengersGroups with luggage, sliding doors
- 9 Seater minibusup to 8 passengersLarger groups, sports kit
- 16 Seater minibusup to 16 passengersSchool, club and corporate groups
- Mercedes S Classup to 3 passengersChauffeur-level comfort
Airport and station pickups back to Kensington and Chelsea
Every route here costs the same in reverse, so the airport to Kensington and Chelsea is the same price as Kensington and Chelsea to the airport. Book with your flight or train number and the pickup follows the real arrival time; the driver meets you in arrivals with a name board, and there is no night surcharge for late landings.
Kensington and Chelsea airport transfer questions
How much is a taxi from Kensington and Chelsea to Heathrow?
From SW3, SW10, W10, W11 it is £85 in a saloon; from SW7, W8 it is £105, because those postcodes are in the central surcharge zone. Heathrow back to Kensington and Chelsea costs the same.
Which airport is cheapest from Kensington and Chelsea by taxi?
In order of saloon fare: Heathrow £85, London City £85, Gatwick £88, Luton £95, Stansted £109. Prices include the airport drop-off charge.
How long does it take to get from Kensington and Chelsea to Gatwick?
About 31 road miles, usually 60–85 min by over the river at Chelsea or Battersea Bridge, then the A3/A24 or A23 to the M23. The fare is fixed whatever the traffic.
Do you meet Eurostar arrivals at St Pancras?
Yes. Give the train number and the driver follows its arrival, meets you on the St Pancras arrivals concourse and brings you to Kensington and Chelsea for £75 in a saloon.
Is a return cheaper than two singles?
Yes – a return is 1.9 times the single. Kensington and Chelsea to Heathrow and back in a saloon is £162.
When do surcharges apply?
No night surcharge. The engine adds 20% on Fridays, Saturday and Sunday mornings before noon, and weekday peaks (into London 07:00–10:00, out of London 16:00–19:00), plus a seasonal supplement from 17 December to 1 January. You see it before paying.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Flights are tracked; the pickup moves with the real landing time at no extra cost.
Why does South Kensington cost £20 more than Chelsea?
SW7 and W8 are inside Rushxo's extended central surcharge zone; SW3 and SW10 are not. The fare table shows both.
Can you collect from a Knightsbridge or Kensington hotel?
Yes – give the hotel name and we use its set-down point.
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