N5 Taxi – Fixed Price Quote, Book Online 24/7
Fixed-price private hire in N5 (Highbury): airports from £85, stations, hospitals, stadiums and door-to-door journeys anywhere in the UK. TfL-licensed drivers, meet and greet at the airport, no surge, no night rate. Operated by Get London Transfer Ltd, TfL licence 11588.
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The shape of N5
N5 is Highbury: the Georgian terraces of Highbury Fields, the Emirates Stadium on its southern edge, Highbury Barn and the quiet streets off Blackstock Road. It is bounded by Holloway Road to the west, Canonbury to the south and Finsbury Park to the north, and most addresses are a five-minute walk from Highbury & Islington (Victoria line, Overground and Great Northern) or Arsenal (Piccadilly line).
The journeys N5 actually books
Match-day pick-ups and drop-offs around the Emirates (we meet on Drayton Park or Highbury Grove, away from the closures); early flights from Highbury Fields when the first Victoria line train is too late; school runs and hospital appointments at the Whittington and UCLH; evenings back from the West End and King’s Cross; and Sunday trips to the coast and the Cotswolds.
Fixed-fare airport runs from N5
Saloon prices from the live quote engine (checked October 2026); estates, 8-seaters and executive cars quoted at booking. Arriving instead? Fixed prices from each airport to N5 are on the linked airport pages and on Airports to London.
When a taxi beats the tube in N5
The Victoria line gets you to King’s Cross in six minutes and the Piccadilly line runs straight to Heathrow (about 55 minutes from Arsenal) – good for one person with a cabin bag. With cases, children or a 05:30 departure, a fixed-price car from your door is quicker and often the same money for two.
Indicative local fares from N5
| Destination | Saloon fare | Typical time |
|---|
| Emirates Stadium | £75 | 13–28 min |
| King's Cross St Pancras | £75 | 13–28 min |
| Euston station | £75 | 16–31 min |
| Liverpool Street | £75 | 16–31 min |
| Oxford Street | £75 | 18–33 min |
| Canary Wharf | £75 | 24–39 min |
Any address is priced the same way: type it into the quote box for the exact fixed fare.
Local know-how: Highbury
Highbury Fields and the Emirates are the landmarks everyone knows, but the useful local knowledge is parking: residents’ bays cover almost every street and event-day controls run three hours either side of kick-off, so we collect from Highbury Place or the top of Highbury Grove rather than circling. For a pre-match meal, Highbury Barn and the pubs on Blackstock Road fill fast; the Union Chapel in Canonbury is the best small venue in London.
Corporate taxi account, executive cars and business travel in N5
Companies in Highbury use a Rushxo corporate taxi account for staff and client journeys: one monthly invoice with cost centres, fixed business-travel rates, priority dispatch, executive cars (Mercedes E-Class, V-Class) and chauffeur-driven airport transfers for visiting executives, roadshows and events. Guest bookings are paid centrally, receipts are emailed on completion, and account managers answer 24/7. Hotels, serviced apartments and offices in N5 can set up an account in one working day.
Vehicles and drivers
Saloons (Toyota Prius, Skoda Octavia: 4 passengers, 2 large cases), estates and MPVs (6 passengers), 8-seat minibuses, executive Mercedes E-Class and V-Class, wheelchair-accessible vehicles on request. Every driver holds a TfL private hire licence (enhanced DBS check, medical, topographical test), and every journey is covered by hire-and-reward insurance.
N5 taxi FAQs
How much is a taxi from N5 to Heathrow?
From £85 for a saloon (up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases), fixed when you book, including tolls and 60 minutes of waiting at the airport on the return.
Do you do early-morning and late-night pick-ups in N5?
Yes, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, at the same fixed price: no night rate, no surge.
Can I book an 8-seater from N5?
Yes: V-Class and 8-seat minibuses with luggage space and child seats on request, quoted when you book.
Do you offer corporate accounts and executive cars in N5?
Yes: monthly invoicing with cost centres, fixed business rates, executive Mercedes E-Class and V-Class cars and chauffeur-driven airport transfers. See Rushxo for Business or ask for a corporate account when you book.
How do I pay?
Card online when you book (any Visa, Mastercard or Amex, Apple Pay, Google Pay), or on account for businesses. The price you see is the price you pay.
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N5 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 Highbury: hotels & prices, where to eat, sights, day trips, accessibility (tap to open)
Staying in and around Highbury: 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 Highbury and what they cost
Pickups we do every week: Point A Hotel London King's Cross, hub by Premier Inn London King's Cross, St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, Great Northern Hotel, The Standard, London, Megaro Hotel. Give the hotel name as your address – the fare is the same.
Typical room rates: budget private room from about £62 (about $82 / €73); 3-star mid-range £120–£200 (about $158–$264 / €142–€236); 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 Highbury on Google Maps.
Where to eat in Highbury (nearest researched area: King's Cross)
Drake & Morgan at King's Cross (King's Cross) – £54.95 per head; RAILS (Great Northern Hotel) (King's Cross) – £115 per head (2025; 2026 TBC); Decimo at The Standard (King's Cross) – £150 per head (2025; 2026 TBC); St Pancras Brasserie & Champagne Bar by Searcys (St Pancras International) – typically £30–£50 a head.
Family-friendly: Dishoom King's Cross (kids' menu, high chairs); Honest Burgers St Pancras (kids' menu); Wagamama King's Cross (Pancras Sq) (kids' menu, high chairs) – mains typically £10–£18, kids’ menus £6–£9.
Restaurants near Highbury 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 Highbury (nearest researched area: King's Cross)
- Coal Drops Yard
Shops and restaurants in two converted 19th-century coal warehouses
free · more - British Library
Free Treasures exhibition incl. Magna Carta, maps and manuscripts
free · more - Lightroom
Immersive projection gallery on Lewis Cubitt Square
adult about £25, approx · more - Regent's Canal towpath & Granary Square
Waterside walk through Granary Square and Coal Drops Yard
free · more
Local life: King’s Cross has gone from railway land to one of London’s best evenings out: Coal Drops Yard and Granary Square for shops, canalside bars and the fountains, Camden Market and Regent’s Canal a 20-minute walk, Exmouth Market and Leather Lane for lunch, and the British Library and British Museum on the doorstep. Local life happens along Caledonian Road, Chapel Market (Angel) and the Wednesday–Sunday street-food stalls on Granary Square.
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 King's Cross
- British Library
free galleries, family events
free · more - Coram's Fields
7-acre playground, free, adults only with a child
free · more - Granary Square fountains
free, toddlers love it in summer · more - Kentish Town City Farm
free city farm, 1 mile north
free · more - The Postal Museum & Mail Rail
ages 3+, paid, Clerkenwell
adult about £18, approx · more
Baby changing & feeding: Baby-changing in free toilets at St Pancras International and King's Cross (Network Rail).
Day trips outside London from Highbury (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 Highbury
Enterprise London St Pancras Station; SIXT London St Pancras / King's Cross; SIXT London Caledonian Road; Europcar London Kings Cross · 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 Highbury
Step-free stations: King's Cross St Pancras (Underground) – step-free from street to platform (all lines); new step-free entrance opened Sept 2026; King's Cross / St Pancras International (National Rail) – step-free from street to platform. Buses: All TfL buses are low-floor with a ramp and wheelchair space; wheelchair users travel free. Blue Badge parking: Camden: parts of borough (around King's Cross/Bloomsbury) fall under the central London Blue Badge restrictions - use marked disabled bays. Guide & assistance dogs: Assistance dogs welcome on all TfL and National Rail services and may use escalators. Pets on public transport: Dogs allowed free on all TfL services (carried on escalators); National Rail: up to 2 dogs per passenger free, on lead / https://www.nationalrail.co.uk. 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 Highbury: 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
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
British pale ale
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 N5: parking, car hire, public transport & accessibility
Parking & car hire: car parks near N5 and car hire in N5 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 N5 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 N5: 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 N5; 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 N5 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 N5; 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.