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LHR airport route

Taxi from LHR to Central London

The taxi ride from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Central London covers roughly 28.7 km of driving in 69 minutes under light traffic (OpenStreetMap-style routing estimate). There is no fixed flat fare published for this corridor - the meter applies using Transport for London — Taxi fares's published distance and time rates. Always confirm with your driver before departure - peak congestion, tolls and luggage can shift the final amount.

Road distance
18 mi
Free-flow time
1h 9m
Typical taxi (band)
£136 – £178
Median estimate
£144
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Pickup and destination are pre-filled from official coordinates. Edit either field if your hotel or terminal differs - the regulated flat key is sent only while both pins still match this page.

LHR → Central London

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FAQ

LHR taxi questions

How much is a taxi from LHR to Central London?
Our live calculator applies London's meter tariff from terminal coordinates to downtown - typically £136-£178 depending on traffic.
Is Uber cheaper than a taxi from LHR?
Outside surge, rideshare apps are often slightly cheaper than the meter; during surge they can exceed London’s regulated taxi rates. Flat airport taxi fares (where published) are frequently competitive with surge-priced apps.
Where do I catch a taxi at LHR?
Licensed taxis queue at the official taxi rank - follow airport signage from baggage reclaim. Avoid solicitors in the arrivals hall; legitimate drivers use the meter or the published flat fare only.
Do London taxis take credit cards from the airport?
Yes - licensed taxis must accept cards in London. If a terminal claims it is broken, ask for a receipt and note the medallion number for Transport for London — Taxi fares.
How accurate is this calculator?
Distance and duration come from real OSRM routing when you press Calculate. Tariff math uses Transport for London — Taxi fares’s published sheet last verified 2026-04-15.

Sources & verification

Primary source

Transport for London — Taxi fares

Last verified
April 15, 2026
Verification cadence
Every 180 days
Routing data
OpenStreetMap via OSRM

Editorial notes

London black cab tariffs are set by TfL. Tariff 2 (Mon–Fri 20:00–22:00, weekends 06:00–22:00) and Tariff 3 (nightly 22:00–06:00 + public holidays) charge progressively higher per-mile rates. Heathrow Express train often beats taxi for cost.

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