Balham Taxi & Minicabs (SW12) — Fixed Fares, Any Hour
Looking for a reliable Balham taxi? One2One Cars provides pre-booked minicabs across SW12 — Balham station, the High Road, Du Cane Court and the streets beside Tooting Bec Common — around the clock, with your fixed fare confirmed before the car arrives. There is no meter and no surge pricing, and every airport collection comes with free flight tracking. Book at Book Now or call 020 7121 8888.
Balham is in the London Borough of Wandsworth, between Clapham South, Tooting Bec and Streatham on the Northern line. Our Balham cabs are driven by TfL-licensed drivers, and One2One Cars has held its London licence since 1999 and is ISO 9001 accredited.
How much is a taxi from Balham?
Every Balham journey is a fixed fare agreed before you travel — no meter and no surge pricing. Balham is close to Hurlingham, so the fixed airport fares from nearby Hurlingham below are a good guide; your exact fixed fare from your Balham address is shown when you book.
| Airport | Fixed fare from nearby Hurlingham |
|---|---|
| Heathrow Terminals 1–4 | £50 |
| Heathrow Terminal 5 | £54 |
| London City Airport | £46 |
| Luton Airport | £87 |
| Gatwick Airport | £92 |
| Stansted Airport | £103 |
Fares are a guide from our Booking Terms and subject to change — confirm your live quote at Book Now.
Balham pickup points we know well
Our drivers know SW12 street by street. Passengers most often book a Balham taxi from:
- Balham station — the Northern line and National Rail interchange on Balham High Road.
- Balham High Road (A24) — the main strip of bars, restaurants and shops running through the middle of the area.
- Du Cane Court — the large 1930s art deco block of flats off the High Road.
- Tooting Bec Common — the open parkland on the southern edge of Balham.
- The Bedford — the well-known pub and events venue on Bedford Hill.
- Clapham South and Tooting Bec stations — the next Northern line stops either side of Balham.
For hospital appointments we regularly drive Balham passengers to St George’s Hospital in nearby Tooting.
How long do journeys from Balham take?
Journey times are estimates and vary with traffic and time of day — they are not a fixed promise.
| Route | Typical journey time |
|---|---|
| Balham to Gatwick Airport | 40–70 minutes |
| Balham to Heathrow Airport | 40–70 minutes |
| Balham to central London (Victoria) | 20–40 minutes |
| Balham to the City / Bank | 30–50 minutes |
| Balham to London City Airport | 45–70 minutes |
Balham High Road backs up at commuter times, which makes a pre-booked cab most valuable for early flights and for late returns after an evening out. Because the fare is agreed up front, a delay on the A24 never changes what you pay, and a driver waiting outside Balham station beats hunting for a free taxi at midnight.
Balham airport transfers
With Gatwick to the south and Heathrow to the west, those two are the airports Balham taxi customers book most. All six London airports are covered, and each driver follows your flight in real time:
- Gatwick Airport transfers — usually 40–70 minutes from SW12.
- Heathrow Airport transfers — 40–70 minutes depending on traffic.
- London City Airport transfers — across the river via the City.
- Luton Airport transfers
- Stansted Airport transfers
- Southend Airport transfers
More than a local minicab
Beyond the school run and the station, one number covers every journey from SW12:
- Local taxi and minicab trips for station runs, the school gate and nights out on the High Road.
- Child and booster seats on request — ask when you book.
- Wheelchair-accessible vehicles, available on request by phone.
- 8-seater vehicles for family and group airport trips.
- Long-distance journeys anywhere in the UK at a fixed price.
- Same-day courier for urgent parcels and documents.
Balham businesses and local firms can open a corporate account with monthly invoicing.
Balham taxi questions
Can I book a taxi from Balham station?
Yes. Our drivers collect from Balham station, where the Northern line meets National Rail, and from the neighbouring Clapham South and Tooting Bec stations. Tell us which entrance you will be standing at so the car is waiting in the right place.
How long is a taxi from Balham to Gatwick?
Usually 40–70 minutes, depending on traffic on the route south. The fare is fixed when you book, and free flight tracking means your driver adjusts to your actual landing time on return trips.
How long is a taxi from Balham to Heathrow?
Usually 40–70 minutes depending on traffic. Book a fixed-fare Heathrow transfer online or call 020 7121 8888 — flight tracking is included on every airport collection.
Do you pick up from Du Cane Court and the High Road bars late at night?
Yes. Our office is open 24 hours a day, so we can collect from Du Cane Court, the Balham High Road or anywhere else in SW12 at any hour. Give the building name or the bar’s address when you book.
Which parts of SW12 do you cover?
All of it: the roads around Balham station, the streets leading to Tooting Bec Common and the Clapham South end, plus the neighbouring districts of Streatham, Tooting and Clapham. If an address is borderline, call the office and we will confirm the fixed fare.
Nearby areas we cover
- Clapham minicabs
- Tooting minicabs
- Streatham taxis & minicabs
- Battersea minicabs
- Wandsworth Town minicabs
Every other London district we cover is listed on our areas page.
Book your Balham taxi
Ask for a fixed price at Book Now, or phone 020 7121 8888 at any hour. Cancellation is free up to 4 hours before pickup, subject to our Booking Terms.
