Transfer companies in United Kingdom

UK airport transfers and taxis: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow, plus Southampton and Dover cruise ports.

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31 transfer companies · Featured first, then A–Z

Addison Lee

London, United Kingdom

London cars & black cabs – fixed airport fares

  • Airport transfers
  • Corporate travel
  • Minibus & group transfers
  • +2
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Admiral Chauffeur

Dublin, Ireland

Dublin chauffeurs since 2012 – airports & cruise

  • Airport transfers
  • Corporate travel
  • Minibus & group transfers
  • +3
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Central Taxis Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Edinburgh black cabs – 465 accessible taxis, 24/7

  • Airport transfers
  • Corporate travel
  • Wedding & event transport
  • +1

Circle Cars Luton

London Luton Airport (LTN), United Kingdom

Luton taxis since 1963 – fixed airport prices

  • Airport transfers
  • Corporate travel
  • Long-distance transfers

City Cabs Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Edinburgh black taxis since 1925 – 24/7

  • Airport transfers
  • Corporate travel
  • Wedding & event transport
  • +1
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Collins Travel

Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland

Executive coach hire for Dublin Airport groups

  • Airport transfers
  • Corporate travel
  • Minibus & group transfers
  • +1

Elite Chauffeurs

Dublin, Ireland

Dublin chauffeurs – Mercedes, Range Rover, Sprinter

  • Airport transfers
  • Corporate travel
  • Long-distance transfers
  • +3

fonaCAB

Belfast, United Kingdom

Belfast taxis since 1962 – 1,200 cars

  • Airport transfers
  • Corporate travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible transfers

Glasgow Taxis

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Glasgow Airport taxis – 750+ cabs, 24/7

  • Airport transfers
  • Corporate travel
  • Private chauffeur
  • +2
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Green Tomato Cars

London, United Kingdom

Zero-emission London airport cars since 2006

  • Airport transfers
  • Corporate travel
  • Long-distance transfers
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Getting around United Kingdom: travel guides

UK airport transfers and taxis

The UK’s busiest airports are around London, with big regional hubs in Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Most have fast trains or buses into town, plus taxi ranks and pre-booked private hire cars. Transfer firms quote a fixed price per vehicle, which suits families, groups and cruise passengers.

Main UK airports for transfers

Black cabs vs minicabs in the UK

Black cabs (hackney carriages) wait at official ranks and charge a council or TfL meter fare. Minicabs and chauffeur cars are private hire: they must be pre-booked through a licensed operator, often at a fixed price. Never accept a lift from a tout in the arrivals hall. Most UK airports also charge for dropping off outside the terminal, usually about £5.50 to £10, so ask whether your fare includes it.

Southampton and Dover cruise transfers

Southampton is the UK’s busiest cruise port, about 68 miles from Heathrow. Dover is the second busiest, about 79 miles from Gatwick. Taxis are limited at Dover, and both ports are busy on turnaround days, so book your car ahead.

Belfast and Northern Ireland transfers

Belfast has two airports: George Best Belfast City, about 3 miles from the centre, and Belfast International, about 30 minutes away by road. Taxis follow Northern Ireland maximum fares, and the Enterprise train and direct coaches link Belfast with Dublin in about 2 hours.

Transfers in United Kingdom: FAQs

How much is a taxi from Heathrow to Central London?

A black cab typically costs £45–£85 on the meter.

Can I take a minicab from a UK airport without booking?

No, minicabs are private hire and must be pre-booked through a licensed operator, while black cabs wait at ranks.

How far is Southampton cruise port from Heathrow?

About 68 miles, roughly 1 hour 15 minutes by car.