Maida Vale Taxi & Minicabs (W9) — Fixed Fares, 24/7
Need a taxi in Maida Vale? One2One Cars is based on Harrow Road in W9 and sends pre-booked minicabs to Elgin Avenue, Warwick Avenue and Little Venice, each with a fixed fare agreed before you travel. Our cabs run all night, and airport pickups include free flight tracking. Reserve through Book Now or call 020 7121 8888.
Maida Vale covers most of W9 in the City of Westminster, a district of wide avenues and red-brick mansion blocks north of Paddington. Every driver is TfL-licensed, and we have operated in London since 1999 to ISO 9001 standards.
How much is a taxi from Maida Vale?
Maida Vale is not listed by name on our official airport price list, but the W9 district is, so the figures below are the W9 fixed fares for each airport. Your exact quote for your pickup is shown when you book.
| Destination | Fixed fare |
|---|---|
| Heathrow Terminals 1–4 | £46 |
| Heathrow Terminal 5 | £50 |
| London City Airport | £49 |
| Luton Airport | £63 |
| Gatwick Airport | £92 |
| Stansted Airport | £92 |
Fares are a guide from our Booking Terms and subject to change — confirm your live quote at Book Now.
Maida Vale pickup points we cover
Many Maida Vale streets are residential and parking is tight, so tell us the exact door when you book. Frequent pickups:
- Maida Vale station — Bakerloo line, on Elgin Avenue; we wait on the side streets just off the parade.
- Warwick Avenue station — Bakerloo line, beside Warwick Avenue and the canal.
- Little Venice canal basin — where the Regent’s Canal meets the Grand Union, with houseboat moorings along the towpath.
- Paddington Recreation Ground — the large sports park off Randolph Avenue.
- BBC Maida Vale Studios — on Delaware Road, used for radio sessions and orchestral recordings.
- Warrington Crescent — a curved street of tall Victorian houses, easy to find on satnav.
St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington is a short run south if you need an appointment or a visit.
The district is known for its tall Edwardian mansion blocks along Maida Vale itself and Randolph Avenue, where a single entrance can serve dozens of flats. Naming the block and the street door in your booking lets the driver stop in the right place first time, which matters on a road where the bus lanes are enforced and stopping is limited. Early starts are common here, from musicians heading to the studios to commuters aiming for Paddington and the Elizabeth line.
Popular journeys from Maida Vale
Times below are estimates that change with traffic and the hour; none is a guaranteed arrival time.
| Route | Typical journey time |
|---|---|
| Maida Vale to Heathrow Airport | 35–65 minutes |
| Maida Vale to the West End | 15–30 minutes |
| Maida Vale to Paddington station | 5–15 minutes |
| Maida Vale to Gatwick Airport | 60–95 minutes |
Elgin Avenue fills at the evening peak, while late-night work here often means getting home from West End theatres and restaurants. Allow extra time for Monday-morning airport runs, and for the Westway and Marylebone Road when school terms are in session. If you are heading to Lord’s Cricket Ground in St John’s Wood on a match day, booking ahead gets you a car before the crowds arrive.
Maida Vale airport transfers
With a quiet Bakerloo line but no direct airport link, a pre-booked car saves a change at Paddington. We serve all six London airports, with Heathrow the closest and Southend the furthest:
- Heathrow Airport transfers — the shortest run from W9, via the Westway and the M4.
- Luton Airport transfers — up the M1, popular for early flights.
- London City Airport transfers — across town for business trips.
- Gatwick Airport transfers
- Stansted Airport transfers
- Southend Airport transfers
Services in Maida Vale
Residents and studios choose from these, all arranged before the journey:
- Local taxi and minicab trips across W9 and beyond.
- Child seats, supplied when requested at booking.
- Wheelchair-accessible vehicles, on request.
- 8-seater group travel for family gatherings.
- Executive airport transfers for business travellers.
- Executive chauffeur travel for events.
Local firms can set up a corporate account with monthly invoicing.
Maida Vale taxi FAQs
Which Maida Vale station is nearer the canal?
Warwick Avenue station is the one beside the canal and Little Venice, while Maida Vale station sits further north on Elgin Avenue; we collect from either.
Can I book a taxi from a houseboat mooring?
Yes, give us the nearest street access or bridge so the driver can meet you at the towpath entrance.
How long does a taxi from Maida Vale to Heathrow take?
Plan on 35–65 minutes, and book a car that leaves earlier on weekday mornings.
Do you cover BBC Maida Vale Studios on Delaware Road?
Yes, we collect from Delaware Road for musicians, presenters and crews, and can take larger groups in an 8-seater.
Can you collect from Lord’s Cricket Ground for a return to Maida Vale?
Yes, we can collect after a match in St John’s Wood and drop you in W9, though you should reserve ahead because roads close to the ground fill quickly at the final session.
Which parts of W9 do you cover?
We cover all of W9, including Maida Vale, Little Venice, Warwick Avenue and Maida Hill, plus the roads around Kilburn Park.
Nearby areas we cover
- Little Venice taxis & minicabs
- Warwick Avenue minicabs
- Maida Hill taxis & minicabs
- Paddington minicabs
- Lisson Grove minicabs
- West Hampstead minicabs
See every district we serve on the areas page.
Book your Maida Vale taxi
Book your Maida Vale cab on Book Now or call 020 7121 8888 at any hour. Cancellation is free up to 4 hours before pickup, subject to our Booking Terms.
