Kensington Taxi & Minicabs (W8) — Fixed Fares, 24 Hours
Looking for a taxi in Kensington? One2One Cars sends a pre-booked minicab to Kensington High Street, Kensington Gardens and the quiet squares behind Kensington Church Street — 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.
Kensington (W8) is part of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, bordered by Holland Park, Notting Hill, South Kensington and Earls Court. Our Kensington 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 Kensington?
Kensington is priced individually on our official airport list, so the amounts below are the ones you confirm at booking, however slowly the High Street moves.
| Destination | Fixed fare |
|---|---|
| Heathrow Terminals 1–4 | £46 |
| Heathrow Terminal 5 | £50 |
| London City Airport | £46 |
| Luton Airport | £69 |
| Gatwick Airport | £92 |
| Stansted Airport | £97 |
Fares are a guide from our Booking Terms and subject to change — confirm your live quote at Book Now.
Kensington pickup points we cover
Visitors and residents alike book cars from these W8 landmarks, and we meet you at the entrance that suits you:
- High Street Kensington station — Circle and District lines, on Kensington High Street.
- Kensington Palace — inside Kensington Gardens, where we agree the entrance with you at booking.
- Kensington Gardens — the royal park next to Hyde Park, popular with walkers and joggers.
- The Design Museum — on Kensington High Street, at the western end of the district.
- The Royal Albert Hall — just east, on the South Kensington side.
- St Mary Abbots Church — the landmark church on Kensington High Street, by the corner of Kensington Church Street.
Hotel guests with luggage, concert-goers and early-flight passengers make up much of our W8 work, and our drivers know which side streets bypass the High Street queues.
How long do journeys from Kensington take?
Times below are estimates only and vary with traffic and time of day — not a guaranteed arrival time.
| Route | Typical journey time |
|---|---|
| Kensington to Heathrow Airport | 35–60 minutes |
| Kensington to the West End / Mayfair | 15–30 minutes |
| Kensington to London City Airport | 40–65 minutes |
| Kensington to Paddington station | 10–20 minutes |
| Kensington to Gatwick Airport | 55–90 minutes |
Dawn departures are the quietest time on the road: from W8, an early Heathrow run often takes the lower end of the range. Concert nights at the Royal Albert Hall and busy shopping weekends slow the roads around Kensington Gore and the High Street, so we suggest an earlier pickup for a tight train or flight.
Kensington airport transfers
Many Kensington bookings are hotel-to-airport runs with several suitcases, and airport-bound residents prefer a car at the front door to a Tube change with luggage at Earls Court or Hammersmith.
Heathrow is the nearest airport to W8, but all six are on our list. We follow your flight number, so a delayed landing does not leave you without a car:
- Heathrow Airport transfers — £46 to Terminals 1–4 and £50 to Terminal 5, often via the Cromwell Road or the M4.
- London City Airport transfers — a fixed £46 from W8.
- Gatwick Airport transfers — a fixed £92 from W8.
- Luton Airport transfers
- Stansted Airport transfers
- Southend Airport transfers
Services from Kensington
Hotel concierges, families and office managers in W8 tend to ask us for the options below, all bookable ahead of time:
- Day-to-day taxi and minicab journeys across west and central London, from Paddington to the City.
- Baby, toddler and booster seats supplied if you ask when booking.
- Wheelchair-accessible vehicles, on request.
- 8-seater cars for sightseeing parties and families travelling with big cases.
- Executive chauffeur travel for receptions, weddings and meetings.
- Executive airport transfers in a smart executive saloon.
Hotels and businesses in W8 can open a corporate account for centralised billing.
Kensington taxi questions
Can I get a taxi from High Street Kensington station?
Yes, High Street Kensington station is a regular collection point, and your driver will be waiting outside when you come up from the Circle or District line.
Can you collect from Kensington Palace?
Yes, we serve Kensington Palace and the gardens around it, and the exact gate is agreed with you when you reserve.
Do you pick up from the Royal Albert Hall after a concert?
Yes, evening pickups at the Royal Albert Hall are common; book ahead, because Kensington Gore fills up as the audience leaves.
How much is a taxi from Kensington to Heathrow?
The fixed fare is £46 to Terminals 1–4 and £50 to Terminal 5, and the journey typically takes 35–60 minutes.
How much is a taxi from Kensington to London City Airport?
The fixed fare is £46, and the journey typically takes 40–65 minutes across central London.
Can you take me from Kensington to Paddington?
Yes, Paddington is usually a 10–20 minute run, handy for the Heathrow Express or the Elizabeth line.
Nearby areas we cover
- Holland Park taxis & minicabs
- Notting Hill taxis & minicabs
- South Kensington minicabs
- Earls Court minicabs
- West Kensington minicabs
You can browse all our London districts on the areas page.
Book your Kensington taxi
Arrange a Kensington cab on Book Now or ring 020 7121 8888, day or night. Cancellation is free up to 4 hours before pickup, subject to our Booking Terms.
