Tower Hamlets ⇄ Heathrow Airport
E3, E14 pickup£85
E1, E2 pickup£114
Return, saloon (E3, E14)£162
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Tower Hamlets Airport Transfers & International Station Taxis
Fixed fares from Canary Wharf, Whitechapel, Spitalfields, Wapping, Limehouse, Bow, Bethnal Green, Poplar and the Isle of Dogs to London's five airports and five international stations, both ways. London City is just along the river – £85 to Heathrow Airport in a saloon.
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- Every direction priced: Tower Hamlets 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
Every Tower Hamlets airport and international station transfer on one page
Tower Hamlets runs along the north bank of the Thames from the Tower of London and St Katharine Docks through Wapping, Limehouse and the Isle of Dogs, with Canary Wharf at its heart. Inland are Spitalfields, Whitechapel, Bethnal Green, Stepney, Mile End, Bow and Poplar.
The A13 and the Limehouse Link tunnel lead east to London City Airport in minutes, the A12 heads north to the M11 for Stansted, and the Blackwall and Rotherhithe tunnels cross to south London. Prices differ between the City fringe (E1) and Canary Wharf and Bow (E14, E3) – the table shows both.
Tower Hamlets airport and international station taxis – every route, both ways
Each card shows the fixed saloon fare from Tower Hamlets, 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
Tower Hamlets ⇄ Gatwick Airport
E3, E14 pickup£93
E1, E2 pickup£134
Return, saloon (E3, E14)£177
Under the river and south.
Tower Hamlets ⇄ Luton Airport
E3, E14 pickup£98
E1, E2 pickup£139
Return, saloon (E3, E14)£186
North round to the M1.
Tower Hamlets ⇄ Stansted Airport
E3, E14 pickup£98
E1, E2 pickup£139
Return, saloon (E3, E14)£186
Up the A12 and M11.
Tower Hamlets ⇄ London City Airport
E3, E14 pickup£85
E1, E2 pickup£105
Return, saloon (E3, E14)£162
Just along the river.
International stations: St Pancras, Stratford, Ebbsfleet, Ashford and Birmingham
Tower Hamlets ⇄ St Pancras International
E3, E14 pickup£75
E1, E2 pickup£95
Return, saloon (E3, E14)£143
West to King's Cross for Eurostar.
Tower Hamlets ⇄ Stratford International
E3, E14 pickup£75
E1, E2 pickup£95
Return, saloon (E3, E14)£143
A short run to the Olympic Park.
Tower Hamlets ⇄ Ebbsfleet International
E3, E14 pickup£75
E1, E2 pickup£95
Return, saloon (E3, E14)£143
Under the river and down the A2.
Tower Hamlets ⇄ Ashford International
E3, E14 pickup£123
E1, E2 pickup£163
Return, saloon (E3, E14)£234
Into Kent via the M20.
Tower Hamlets ⇄ Birmingham International
E3, E14 pickup£211
E1, E2 pickup£251
Return, saloon (E3, E14)£401
North-west via the M1.
Full Tower Hamlets 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 Airport25 mi | £114 | £129 | £144 | £174 | £159 | £224 | £272 |
| Gatwick Airport33.9 mi | £134 | £149 | £164 | £194 | £179 | £254 | £332 |
| Luton Airport37.4 mi | £139 | £154 | £169 | £199 | £184 | £261 | £347 |
| Stansted Airport36.5 mi | £139 | £154 | £169 | £199 | £184 | £261 | £347 |
| London City Airport5 mi | £105 | £120 | £135 | £165 | £150 | £210 | £245 |
| St Pancras International5.6 mi | £95 | £110 | £125 | £155 | £140 | £200 | £245 |
| Stratford International2.5 mi | £95 | £110 | £125 | £155 | £140 | £200 | £245 |
| Ebbsfleet International21.1 mi | £95 | £110 | £125 | £155 | £140 | £200 | £245 |
| Ashford International62 mi | £163 | £178 | £193 | £223 | £208 | £302 | £449 |
| Birmingham International112 mi | £251 | £266 | £281 | £311 | £296 | £434 | £713 |
Priced for a pickup at Whitechapel, London E1 1BJ, 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 Airport25 mi | £85 | £100 | £115 | £145 | £130 | £190 | £225 |
| Gatwick Airport33.9 mi | £93 | £108 | £123 | £153 | £138 | £202 | £249 |
| Luton Airport37.4 mi | £98 | £113 | £128 | £158 | £143 | £210 | £264 |
| Stansted Airport36.5 mi | £98 | £113 | £128 | £158 | £143 | £210 | £264 |
| London City Airport5 mi | £85 | £100 | £115 | £145 | £130 | £190 | £225 |
| St Pancras International5.6 mi | £75 | £90 | £105 | £135 | £120 | £180 | £225 |
| Stratford International2.5 mi | £75 | £90 | £105 | £135 | £120 | £180 | £225 |
| Ebbsfleet International21.1 mi | £75 | £90 | £105 | £135 | £120 | £180 | £225 |
| Ashford International62 mi | £123 | £138 | £153 | £183 | £168 | £252 | £369 |
| Birmingham International112 mi | £211 | £226 | £241 | £271 | £256 | £384 | £633 |
Priced for a pickup at Canary Wharf, London E14 5AB, 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.
Tower Hamlets postcodes and the fixed fare
Whitechapel, Spitalfields, Aldgate and Wapping (E1) border the City and the booking engine may treat addresses there as part of the central surcharge zone – the area notes below show which patches are affected. Bethnal Green, Bow, Poplar, Limehouse and Canary Wharf (E2, E3, E14) are inner London without the surcharge. Both zones are priced in the fare table.
Tower Hamlets pickup guide, area by area
Tower Hamlets covers very different streets. These notes help the driver reach you quickly.
| Area | Postcode | Central surcharge? | Pickup notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitechapel | E1 | Yes | Whitechapel Road market and bus lanes – a side street is quicker. |
| Spitalfields & Aldgate | E1 | Yes | City-fringe offices and hotels; give the building name. |
| Wapping & St Katharine Docks | E1W | Yes | Cobbled streets and warehouse flats – add the block name. |
| Canary Wharf | E14 | No | Most towers have a car set-down; give your building and the driver uses it. |
| Isle of Dogs | E14 | No | One road in and out at peak times – allow a few extra minutes. |
| Limehouse & Poplar | E14 | No | Right by the Limehouse Link and the A13 – fast for London City. |
| Bethnal Green | E2 | Yes | Busy Cambridge Heath Road; residential streets are easier. |
| Bow & Mile End | E3 | No | Close to the A12 – the quickest start for Stansted. |
For flats, add the building name and entrance; for hotels, the hotel name. The driver messages on arrival and waits for you at no charge.
Tower Hamlets to London's five airports – route guides
Here is how each London airport run usually goes from Tower Hamlets.
Tower Hamlets to Heathrow Airport
Heathrow is reached through the City and west along the Embankment and the A4, or up to the Westway.
- Road miles: 25
- Usual time: 55–80 min
- Usual route: Through the City and along the A4 to the M4, or the A40 Westway
- Public transport alternative: Elizabeth line direct from Whitechapel or Canary Wharf to Heathrow.
Tower Hamlets to Gatwick Airport
Gatwick is reached through the tunnels and south, either via the A23 or the M25.
- Road miles: 33.9
- Usual time: 55–80 min
- Usual route: Blackwall or Rotherhithe tunnel, then the A2 or A23 to the M25 and M23
- Public transport alternative: Elizabeth line to Farringdon, then Thameslink direct to Gatwick.
Tower Hamlets to Luton Airport
Luton is reached round the North Circular or up the A1.
- Road miles: 37.4
- Usual time: 55–75 min
- Usual route: A12 and the North Circular to the M1, or the A1 through Islington
- Public transport alternative: Elizabeth line to Farringdon, then Thameslink direct to Luton Airport Parkway.
Tower Hamlets to Stansted Airport
Stansted is a straightforward run up the A12 and the M11.
- Road miles: 36.5
- Usual time: 45–60 min
- Usual route: A12 to the M11
- Public transport alternative: Elizabeth line to Liverpool Street, then the Stansted Express.
Tower Hamlets to London City Airport
London City is minutes away – especially from Canary Wharf, Poplar and Limehouse.
- Road miles: 5
- Usual time: 10–20 min
- Usual route: Limehouse Link and the A13, or the A1261 from Canary Wharf
- Public transport alternative: DLR from Canary Wharf, Poplar or Limehouse, changing at Canning Town for London City Airport.
Tower Hamlets 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.
Tower Hamlets to St Pancras International
St Pancras is a short run west through Shoreditch and Angel.
- Road miles: 5.6
- Usual time: 20–35 min
- Usual route: Through Shoreditch and along the Pentonville Road
- By train instead: Hammersmith & City line direct from Whitechapel or Mile End to King's Cross St Pancras.
Tower Hamlets to Stratford International
Stratford International is just across the River Lea.
- Road miles: 2.5
- Usual time: 10–20 min
- Usual route: A12 or the A11 through Bow
- By train instead: Jubilee line from Canary Wharf or the Elizabeth line from Whitechapel to Stratford.
Tower Hamlets to Ebbsfleet International
Ebbsfleet is reached through the Blackwall Tunnel and down the A2.
- Road miles: 21.1
- Usual time: 35–50 min
- Usual route: Blackwall Tunnel and the A2
- By train instead: Jubilee line to Stratford, then Southeastern high-speed from Stratford International.
Tower Hamlets to Ashford International
Ashford is reached via the A2 or A20 and the M20.
- Road miles: 62
- Usual time: 1 h – 1 h 25
- Usual route: Blackwall Tunnel, the A2 and M25, then the M20
- By train instead: Jubilee line to Stratford, then Southeastern high-speed to Ashford International.
Tower Hamlets to Birmingham International
Birmingham International is reached via the M1 and the M6.
- Road miles: 112
- Usual time: 2 h 5 – 2 h 35
- Usual route: Through Islington or round the North Circular to the M1, then the M6 and M42
- By train instead: Hammersmith & City line to Euston Square, then Avanti West Coast from Euston.
What time should the car collect you in Tower Hamlets?
When to book the car from Tower Hamlets – drive time plus check-in buffer, rounded.
| Going to | Drive from Tower Hamlets | Be there | Suggested pickup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow Airport | 55–80 min | 3 h before long-haul, 2 h short-haul | about 4 h 20 min before |
| Gatwick Airport | 55–80 min | 3 h before long-haul, 2 h short-haul | about 4 h 20 min before |
| Luton Airport | 55–75 min | 2 h 30 min before departure | about 3 h 45 min before |
| Stansted Airport | 45–60 min | 2 h 30 min before departure | about 3 h 30 min before |
| London City Airport | 10–20 min | 1 h before departure | about 1 h 20 min before |
| St Pancras International | 20–35 min | 60–90 min before a Eurostar | about 2 h 5 min before |
| Stratford International | 10–20 min | 20 min before your train or event | about 40 min before |
| Ebbsfleet International | 35–50 min | 20 min before your train | about 1 h 10 min before |
| Ashford International | 1 h – 1 h 25 | 20 min before your train | about 1 h 20 min before |
| Birmingham International | 2 h 5 – 2 h 35 | 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
Coming home to Tower Hamlets
Every route here costs the same in reverse, so the airport to Tower Hamlets is the same price as Tower Hamlets 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.
Tower Hamlets airport transfer questions
How much is a taxi from Tower Hamlets to Heathrow?
From E3, E14 it is £85 in a saloon; from E1, E2 it is £114, because those postcodes are in the central surcharge zone. Heathrow back to Tower Hamlets costs the same.
Which airport is cheapest from Tower Hamlets by taxi?
In order of saloon fare: Heathrow £85, London City £85, Gatwick £93, Luton £98, Stansted £98. Prices include the airport drop-off charge.
How long does it take to get from Tower Hamlets to Gatwick?
About 33.9 road miles, usually 55–80 min by blackwall or Rotherhithe tunnel, then the A2 or A23 to the M25 and M23. The fare is fixed whatever the traffic.
Can the driver meet me off the Eurostar?
Yes. Give the train number and the driver follows its arrival, meets you on the St Pancras arrivals concourse and brings you to Tower Hamlets for £75 in a saloon.
Is a return cheaper than two singles?
Yes – a return is 1.9 times the single. Tower Hamlets to Heathrow and back in a saloon is £162.
Are there night or weekend surcharges?
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.
Will the driver wait if my flight is late?
Flights are tracked; the pickup moves with the real landing time at no extra cost.
How long from Canary Wharf to London City Airport?
Usually 10 to 15 minutes by car.
Can you collect from a Canary Wharf office tower?
Yes – give the building name and the driver uses its car set-down.
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