Southwark ⇄ Heathrow Airport
SE16, SE21, SE22 pickup£85
SE1, SE5, SE15 pickup£107
Return, saloon (SE16, SE21, SE22)£162
West across London.
London Borough of Southwark · airport & Eurostar transfers
Southwark Airport Transfers & International Station Taxis
Fixed fares from London Bridge, Bankside, Bermondsey, Borough, Elephant & Castle, Rotherhithe, Peckham, Camberwell and Dulwich to London's five airports and five international stations, both ways. London City is a short run east – £85 to Heathrow Airport in a saloon.
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- Every direction priced: Southwark 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
Southwark to the airports and Eurostar, fixed and fully priced
Southwark stretches from the Thames at London Bridge, Bankside and Bermondsey south through Elephant & Castle, Walworth and Camberwell to Peckham, East Dulwich, Dulwich Village and Herne Hill, with Rotherhithe and Canada Water along the river to the east. London Bridge station puts Thameslink to Gatwick and Luton on the doorstep, and the A2 Old Kent Road leads straight out to Kent.
For pricing the borough splits in two. The riverside (SE1) is central London in the booking engine, so it carries the central surcharge; Rotherhithe, Peckham and Dulwich do not. Both zones are priced in the table.
Southwark airport and international station taxis – every route, both ways
Each card shows the fixed saloon fare from Southwark, 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
Southwark ⇄ Gatwick Airport
SE16, SE21, SE22 pickup£89
SE1, SE5, SE15 pickup£130
Return, saloon (SE16, SE21, SE22)£169
Straight down the A23.
Southwark ⇄ Luton Airport
SE16, SE21, SE22 pickup£98
SE1, SE5, SE15 pickup£138
Return, saloon (SE16, SE21, SE22)£186
North through the City to the M1.
Southwark ⇄ Stansted Airport
SE16, SE21, SE22 pickup£103
SE1, SE5, SE15 pickup£144
Return, saloon (SE16, SE21, SE22)£196
North-east through east London.
Southwark ⇄ London City Airport
SE16, SE21, SE22 pickup£85
SE1, SE5, SE15 pickup£105
Return, saloon (SE16, SE21, SE22)£162
East under the river to the Royal Docks.
International stations: St Pancras, Stratford, Ebbsfleet, Ashford and Birmingham
Southwark ⇄ St Pancras International
SE16, SE21, SE22 pickup£75
SE1, SE5, SE15 pickup£95
Return, saloon (SE16, SE21, SE22)£143
Over the river to Eurostar.
Southwark ⇄ Stratford International
SE16, SE21, SE22 pickup£75
SE1, SE5, SE15 pickup£95
Return, saloon (SE16, SE21, SE22)£143
East to the Olympic Park.
Southwark ⇄ Ebbsfleet International
SE16, SE21, SE22 pickup£75
SE1, SE5, SE15 pickup£95
Return, saloon (SE16, SE21, SE22)£143
Down the A2 to north Kent.
Southwark ⇄ Ashford International
SE16, SE21, SE22 pickup£127
SE1, SE5, SE15 pickup£167
Return, saloon (SE16, SE21, SE22)£241
Into Kent via the M20.
Southwark ⇄ Birmingham International
SE16, SE21, SE22 pickup£209
SE1, SE5, SE15 pickup£249
Return, saloon (SE16, SE21, SE22)£397
North-west out of London.
Full Southwark 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 Airport21 mi | £107 | £122 | £137 | £167 | £152 | £213 | £251 |
| Gatwick Airport31.7 mi | £130 | £145 | £160 | £190 | £175 | £248 | £320 |
| Luton Airport37 mi | £138 | £153 | £168 | £198 | £183 | £260 | £344 |
| Stansted Airport39.5 mi | £144 | £159 | £174 | £204 | £189 | £269 | £362 |
| London City Airport8.6 mi | £105 | £120 | £135 | £165 | £150 | £210 | £245 |
| St Pancras International3 mi | £95 | £110 | £125 | £155 | £140 | £200 | £245 |
| Stratford International6.2 mi | £95 | £110 | £125 | £155 | £140 | £200 | £245 |
| Ebbsfleet International24.3 mi | £95 | £110 | £125 | £155 | £140 | £200 | £245 |
| Ashford International64.4 mi | £167 | £182 | £197 | £227 | £212 | £308 | £461 |
| Birmingham International111 mi | £249 | £264 | £279 | £309 | £294 | £431 | £707 |
Priced for a pickup at Bermondsey, London SE1 3UW, 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 Airport21 mi | £85 | £100 | £115 | £145 | £130 | £190 | £225 |
| Gatwick Airport31.7 mi | £89 | £104 | £119 | £149 | £134 | £196 | £237 |
| Luton Airport37 mi | £98 | £113 | £128 | £158 | £143 | £210 | £264 |
| Stansted Airport39.5 mi | £103 | £118 | £133 | £163 | £148 | £217 | £279 |
| London City Airport8.6 mi | £85 | £100 | £115 | £145 | £130 | £190 | £225 |
| St Pancras International3 mi | £75 | £90 | £105 | £135 | £120 | £180 | £225 |
| Stratford International6.2 mi | £75 | £90 | £105 | £135 | £120 | £180 | £225 |
| Ebbsfleet International24.3 mi | £75 | £90 | £105 | £135 | £120 | £180 | £225 |
| Ashford International64.4 mi | £127 | £142 | £157 | £187 | £172 | £258 | £381 |
| Birmingham International111 mi | £209 | £224 | £239 | £269 | £254 | £381 | £627 |
Priced for a pickup at East Dulwich, London SE22 8EW, 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.
What changes the fare in Southwark
London Bridge, Borough, Bankside, Bermondsey and Elephant & Castle (SE1) are central London in the booking engine: the Congestion Charge allowance and the £20 central surcharge apply. Further south the picture changes: Rotherhithe, Canada Water, East Dulwich, Dulwich Village and Nunhead (SE16, SE21, SE22) carry neither. Walworth, Camberwell and Peckham sit between the two, so check the area notes below, which flag each patch the surcharge applies to. The fare table shows both zones, and the area notes below say which applies.
Southwark pickup guide, area by area
Where to wait, which roads slow things down and whether the central surcharge applies – Southwark area by area.
| Area | Postcode | Central surcharge? | Pickup notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Bridge & Borough | SE1 | Yes | Station and market crowds – give a side street such as Tooley Street or your hotel name. |
| Bankside & Southwark Street | SE1 | Yes | Riverside walkways have no road access – meet on Southwark Street or Sumner Street. |
| Bermondsey | SE1 | Yes | Warehouse conversions: add the block name and entrance. |
| Elephant & Castle | SE1 / SE17 | Yes | Large roundabouts – a residential side street is quicker. |
| Rotherhithe & Canada Water | SE16 | No | Right by the Rotherhithe Tunnel – the fastest start for London City. |
| Peckham | SE15 | Yes | Rye Lane is very busy; residential roads either side are easier. |
| Camberwell | SE5 | Yes | Camberwell Green junction is congested at peaks. |
| East Dulwich & Dulwich Village | SE22 / SE21 | No | Quiet residential roads – easy door-to-door, close to the South Circular. |
Add anything that helps the driver find the door – a building name, a side entrance, a code. Arrival messages are automatic.
Southwark to London's five airports – route guides
From Southwark, the order of the airports by drive time is not always what the map suggests. Route by route:
Southwark to Heathrow Airport
Heathrow is reached along the Embankment and the A4, or round the South Circular from Dulwich and Peckham.
- Road miles: 21
- Usual time: 50–75 min
- Usual route: Over the river and along the A4 to the M4, or the South Circular and the A316
- Public transport alternative: Thameslink from London Bridge to Farringdon, then the Elizabeth line to Heathrow.
Southwark to Gatwick Airport
Gatwick is a direct run south down the A23 and M23 – quickest from Dulwich and Herne Hill.
- Road miles: 31.7
- Usual time: 50–70 min
- Usual route: A23 through Brixton and Streatham, then the M23
- Public transport alternative: Thameslink direct from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport.
Southwark to Luton Airport
Luton means crossing the City north to the M1.
- Road miles: 37
- Usual time: 55–80 min
- Usual route: Over London Bridge and up the A1 or A41 to the M1
- Public transport alternative: Thameslink direct from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkway.
Southwark to Stansted Airport
Stansted is reached through east London and up the M11.
- Road miles: 39.5
- Usual time: 55–80 min
- Usual route: Over Tower Bridge or through the Rotherhithe Tunnel, then the A12 and M11
- Public transport alternative: Thameslink to Farringdon, Elizabeth line to Liverpool Street, then the Stansted Express.
Southwark to London City Airport
London City is a short run east through the Rotherhithe Tunnel.
- Road miles: 8.6
- Usual time: 20–35 min
- Usual route: Rotherhithe Tunnel and the A13, or the Blackwall Tunnel
- Public transport alternative: Jubilee line from London Bridge, Bermondsey or Canada Water to Canning Town, then the DLR.
Southwark 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.
Southwark to St Pancras International
St Pancras is just across the river and up through Farringdon.
- Road miles: 3
- Usual time: 20–35 min
- Usual route: Over Blackfriars or London Bridge, then up through Farringdon to King's Cross
- By train instead: Thameslink direct from London Bridge to St Pancras International.
Southwark to Stratford International
Stratford International is a short run east.
- Road miles: 6.2
- Usual time: 25–40 min
- Usual route: Over Tower Bridge or through the Rotherhithe Tunnel, then the A11 or A12
- By train instead: Jubilee line direct from London Bridge, Bermondsey or Canada Water to Stratford.
Southwark to Ebbsfleet International
Ebbsfleet is a straight run down the Old Kent Road and the A2.
- Road miles: 24.3
- Usual time: 35–50 min
- Usual route: Old Kent Road and the A2
- By train instead: Thameslink to St Pancras, then Southeastern high-speed to Ebbsfleet.
Southwark to Ashford International
Ashford is reached via the A20 and the M20.
- Road miles: 64.4
- Usual time: 1 h 5 – 1 h 30
- Usual route: A2 or A20 to the M25 and M20
- By train instead: Southeastern from London Bridge via Tonbridge, or HS1 from St Pancras.
Southwark to Birmingham International
Birmingham International is reached via the A40 and M40.
- Road miles: 111
- Usual time: 2 h – 2 h 30
- Usual route: Through central London to the A40 and M40, or the M1
- By train instead: Northern line from London Bridge to Euston, then Avanti West Coast.
What time should the car collect you in Southwark?
Work back from your departure: typical drive from Southwark plus the time most travellers aim to arrive.
| Going to | Drive from Southwark | Be there | Suggested pickup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow Airport | 50–75 min | 3 h before long-haul, 2 h short-haul | about 4 h 15 min before |
| Gatwick Airport | 50–70 min | 3 h before long-haul, 2 h short-haul | about 4 h 10 min before |
| Luton Airport | 55–80 min | 2 h 30 min before departure | about 3 h 50 min before |
| Stansted Airport | 55–80 min | 2 h 30 min before departure | about 3 h 50 min before |
| London City Airport | 20–35 min | 1 h before departure | about 1 h 35 min before |
| St Pancras International | 20–35 min | 60–90 min before a Eurostar | about 2 h 5 min before |
| Stratford International | 25–40 min | 20 min before your train or event | about 1 h before |
| Ebbsfleet International | 35–50 min | 20 min before your train | about 1 h 10 min before |
| Ashford International | 1 h 5 – 1 h 30 | 20 min before your train | about 1 h 20 min before |
| Birmingham International | 2 h – 2 h 30 | 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
Arriving into Southwark from an airport or Eurostar
Every route here costs the same in reverse, so the airport to Southwark is the same price as Southwark 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.
Southwark airport transfer questions
How much is a taxi from Southwark to Heathrow?
From SE16, SE21, SE22 it is £85 in a saloon; from SE1, SE5, SE15 it is £107, because those postcodes are in the central surcharge zone. Heathrow back to Southwark costs the same.
Which airport is cheapest from Southwark by taxi?
In order of saloon fare: Heathrow £85, London City £85, Gatwick £89, Luton £98, Stansted £103. Prices include the airport drop-off charge.
How long does it take to get from Southwark to Gatwick?
About 31.7 road miles, usually 50–70 min by a23 through Brixton and Streatham, then 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 Southwark for £75 in a saloon.
Is a return cheaper than two singles?
Yes – a return is 1.9 times the single. Southwark 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 is London Bridge dearer than Dulwich?
SE1 is central London in the booking engine, so the central surcharge and Congestion Charge allowance apply. Dulwich and Rotherhithe are inner London without either.
Is it worth taking a taxi to Gatwick from London Bridge?
Thameslink is direct, but a car goes door to door with your luggage. From Dulwich or Peckham, a car is often quicker overall.
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