London Transfer Guides

Every journey guide below is written for one real trip, with the distance, typical journey time, starting fare and the details that catch people out. If your journey is not listed, the general advice further down applies to almost every transfer we run.

Route guides

• Heathrow to Southampton Cruise Port – fly-cruise timing, the five cruise terminals, luggage and disembarkation day. From £158.
• London to Oxford – colleges, hospitals, student move-in days and getting around central Oxford's restricted streets. From £139.
• London to Windsor – Windsor Castle, Legoland, Eton, Ascot and Heathrow stopovers. Heathrow to Windsor from £85.

Airport and business guides

• Heathrow airport transfers – all terminals, from £105 to central London.
• Gatwick airport transfers – North and South terminals, from £125 to central London.
• London City Airport transfers – fast transfers for business travellers.
• Intercity transfers – door-to-door journeys between London and other UK cities.
• Corporate taxi transfers – business accounts with monthly invoicing.
• Corporate event transport – delegates, VIPs and late-night departures.

Typical journey times into central London

These are typical door-to-door times outside the worst of the rush hour. Allow more on Friday evenings, bank holidays and during major events.

• London City Airport – 30 to 50 minutes.
• Heathrow – 45 to 75 minutes.
• Luton – 60 to 90 minutes.
• Gatwick – 75 to 105 minutes.
• Stansted – 75 to 105 minutes.
• Southampton cruise terminals – about 2 to 2 hours 30 minutes from central London.

Choosing the right vehicle

Most problems on transfer day come from too little space. A saloon suits up to three passengers with two large cases. Choose an estate or MPV for families or anyone with several large cases, golf bags or a folding wheelchair. Groups of five or more usually travel more comfortably and cheaply in one people carrier or minibus than in two cars. Always list every large item when you book.

Meeting your driver

For airport collections, book with your flight number so the pickup is planned around the actual landing time. Your driver's number is shared in the confirmation; message them when you have your bags or if you are held at immigration. For hotels, stations and offices, give the exact entrance you will use. Large stations and hotels often have several.

Planning departures

Work backwards from the time you need to be there, not the time you would like to leave. For flights, add the journey time to the airline's recommended check-in time and a buffer for traffic. For cruises, use the check-in time on your boarding documents. For appointments and meetings, tell us the arrival time and we will suggest a pickup time.

Fixed fares, no surprises

Every RushXO journey is priced before travel. The fare does not rise with traffic, surge demand or a longer route. If your plans change, update the booking as early as possible so the vehicle and timing can be adjusted.