London Heathrow Airport (LHR) transfers

Heathrow to Central London: black cab £45–£85, minicab about £60–£85, Heathrow Express in 15 minutes, Elizabeth line, Tube and the £7 drop-off charge.

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Addison Lee

London, United Kingdom

London cars & black cabs – fixed airport fares

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Circle Cars Luton

London Luton Airport (LTN), United Kingdom

Luton taxis since 1963 – fixed airport prices

  • Airport transfers
  • Corporate travel
  • Long-distance transfers
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Green Tomato Cars

London, United Kingdom

Zero-emission London airport cars since 2006

  • Airport transfers
  • Corporate travel
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Richard’s Dover Taxi

Dover, United Kingdom

Independent Dover cruise taxi since 2008

  • Airport transfers
  • Long-distance transfers
  • Port & cruise transfers
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Stansted Travel Services

London Stansted Airport (STN), United Kingdom

Local Stansted Airport taxis since 2008

  • Airport transfers
  • Corporate travel
  • Long-distance transfers
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TOA Taxis

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Birmingham black cabs since 1961 – open 24/7

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Western Cars Horley

London Gatwick Airport (LGW), United Kingdom

Horley taxis & Gatwick transfers since 2007

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  • Corporate travel
  • Minibus & group transfers
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Getting around London Heathrow Airport (LHR): travel guides

Heathrow to Central London: Train, Tube, Taxi & Transfer Prices 2026 How to get from Heathrow to central London in 2026: Heathrow Express, Elizabeth line, Piccadilly line, coach, black… Read the guide

Heathrow to Central London transfers

London Heathrow (LHR) is 14 miles (23 km) west of Central London. It has four terminals, 2 to 5, and handled a record 83.9 million passengers in 2024, so taxi ranks and pick-up areas are busy all day.

Heathrow to Central London taxi prices

  • Black cab: typically £45–£85 on the meter, 30–60 minutes, plus a £2.80 rank surcharge
  • Pre-booked minicab: about £60–£85, fixed when you book
  • Chauffeur Mercedes E-Class: one firm lists about £89.50 plus VAT
  • Minibus for 5–8 people: from about £195

Heathrow Express, Elizabeth line and Tube

The Heathrow Express reaches Paddington in 15 minutes from Terminals 2 and 3, every 15 minutes. A standard single is about £26, or from about £10 if you book 30 days ahead. The Elizabeth line takes about 30 minutes, from about £13.90. The Piccadilly line is cheapest, about £5.80, but takes 50–60 minutes.

Heathrow drop-off charge and onward trips

Dropping off outside any terminal costs £7 per entry, 24/7, with no waiting. Pay by midnight the next day or face an £80 penalty, so ask if your fare includes it. Blue Badge holders can get a full discount, but electric cars get none. Southampton cruise port is about 68 miles away, around 1 hour 15 minutes, and Gatwick is a common airport-to-airport transfer.

Transfers in London Heathrow Airport (LHR): FAQs

How much is a taxi from Heathrow to Central London?

A black cab typically costs £45–£85, and a pre-booked minicab about £60–£85.

Is Heathrow Express faster than the Elizabeth line?

Yes, Heathrow Express takes 15 minutes to Paddington against about 30 minutes on the Elizabeth line.

How much is the Heathrow drop-off charge?

It costs £7 per entry at every terminal, paid by midnight the next day.