Kensal Rise Taxi & Minicabs (NW10) — Fixed Fares, 24 Hours
Need a taxi in Kensal Rise? One2One Cars sends a pre-booked minicab to Kensal Rise station, the shops along Chamberlayne Road and the terraced streets around Kensal Green Cemetery — with the fare fixed before the car arrives. Open 24/7, with free flight tracking on every airport run. Book at Book Now or call 020 7121 8888.
Kensal Rise sits in the London Borough of Brent, next to Queen’s Park, Willesden and Brondesbury Park, with our Harrow Road office a short drive south. Our Kensal Rise cabs are driven by TfL-licensed drivers; the company has held its London licence since 1999 and is ISO 9001 accredited.
How much is a taxi from Kensal Rise?
Kensal Rise has no price line of its own, so the table below shows our official fixed airport fares from the NW10 district. Treat them as the NW10 price list rather than a Kensal Rise-only quote — your exact fixed fare is shown when you book.
| Destination | Fixed fare |
|---|---|
| Heathrow Terminals 1–4 | £44 |
| Heathrow Terminal 5 | £48 |
| London City Airport | £50 |
| Luton Airport | £59 |
| 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.
Kensal Rise pickup points we cover
Kensal Rise is mostly Victorian terraces and small shopping parades, so most pickups happen at the front door. The spots below are where our drivers are sent most often:
- Kensal Rise station — on the Mildmay line of the London Overground, on Chamberlayne Road.
- Chamberlayne Road — the local high street of cafes, delis and independent shops.
- Kensal Green station — Bakerloo line and Overground, a short run south-east.
- Kensal Green Cemetery — the first of London’s “Magnificent Seven” cemeteries, on Harrow Road.
- Queen’s Park — the park and station on the eastern edge of the area.
- Willesden Junction station — Bakerloo, Overground and Mainline services, to the west.
Late arrivals at Willesden Junction or Kensal Green often prefer a pre-booked car to a wait on a quiet platform, and we can time the pickup around the train.
How long do journeys from Kensal Rise take?
Times below are estimates only and vary with traffic and time of day — not a guaranteed arrival time.
| Route | Typical journey time |
|---|---|
| Kensal Rise to Heathrow Airport | 35–60 minutes |
| Kensal Rise to Luton Airport | 45–70 minutes |
| Kensal Rise to the West End | 20–40 minutes |
| Kensal Rise to Paddington station | 10–25 minutes |
Early flights from Heathrow are a common booking here: a 4 a.m. collection from a quiet NW10 street is no problem, and the office answers the phone overnight if your plans change. Harrow Road and Chamberlayne Road back up at the school run and the evening peak, so night and early-morning trips are the quickest — a fixed price means the delay does not cost you more.
Kensal Rise airport transfers
Most airport bookings from Kensal Rise are early-morning departures and late-evening arrivals, when public transport from NW10 is slowest and heavy suitcases are hardest to manage.
Heathrow and Luton are the nearest airports to NW10. Every London airport is covered, and we watch your flight so a late landing never leaves you without a car:
- Heathrow Airport transfers — fixed fares from NW10 to Terminals 1–4 and Terminal 5, roughly 35–60 minutes.
- Luton Airport transfers — straight up the M1 from north-west London.
- Gatwick Airport transfers
- London City Airport transfers
- Stansted Airport transfers
- Southend Airport transfers
Services from Kensal Rise
NW10 customers mostly book us for the following, and each one can be reserved in advance:
- Everyday local taxi and minicab trips to Paddington, Wembley Stadium and the West End.
- Baby, child and booster seats — ask for one when you reserve.
- Wheelchair-accessible vehicles, on request.
- 8-seater minibus-style cars for school trips, wedding parties and large families.
- Executive airport transfers with a smart saloon for the work trip.
- Long-distance minicab trips beyond London.
Local firms and households can open a corporate account for monthly billing.
Kensal Rise taxi questions
Can I get a taxi from Kensal Rise station?
Yes, we collect from Kensal Rise station on Chamberlayne Road, and the driver is already waiting when your Overground train arrives.
Do you cover Kensal Green as well as Kensal Rise?
Yes, we cover Kensal Green, Kensal Rise and the wider NW10 streets, including the roads around Kensal Green Cemetery and Harrow Road.
Can you pick up from Willesden Junction?
Yes, Willesden Junction is a few minutes west and a regular pickup for people changing between the Bakerloo line, Overground and mainline trains.
How long does a taxi from Kensal Rise to Heathrow take?
It typically takes 35–60 minutes depending on traffic, and the NW10 fixed fare to Terminals 1–4 is £44.
Is Luton Airport a sensible run from Kensal Rise?
Yes, Luton is typically 45–70 minutes up the M1, and the NW10 fixed fare is £59.
Can you take me from Kensal Rise to Paddington?
Yes, Paddington is usually a 10–25 minute run, useful for the Heathrow Express or an early mainline train.
Nearby areas we cover
- Queen’s Park taxis & minicabs
- Willesden minicabs
- Brondesbury Park minicabs
- Maida Hill minicabs
- Cricklewood minicabs
You can browse all our London districts on the areas page.
Book your Kensal Rise taxi
Reserve a Kensal Rise cab on Book Now or phone 020 7121 8888 at any hour. Cancellation is free up to 4 hours before pickup, subject to our Booking Terms.
