Professional taxi service from Charing Cross, beside Trafalgar Square at the point road distances to London have officially been measured from since the early 1800s. Arriving from Kent on Southeastern services, or heading out after a West End show, RushXO gets you onward at a fare fixed before you travel. No taxi-rank queue, no meter, no surge. DBS-checked drivers, TfL Licence 11588.
About Charing Cross Station
Charing Cross sits beside Trafalgar Square, at the junction officially recognised since the early 1800s as the centre of London — a plaque by the statue of Charles I confirms it's the point from which road distances to and from the capital are measured, and the reference point for the traditional London taxi driver's "Knowledge" test. The station itself is a busy Southeastern terminus serving Kent, alongside the Bakerloo and Northern lines beneath it.
That dead-centre position means everything converges here: commuters, tourists heading to Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery, and West End theatre crowds after evening performances. Booking a fixed-price RushXO car means your driver is already assigned before your train pulls in — no queue, no meter, and a fare agreed before you left home.
How to book
Pickup at Charing Cross, your destination — airport, hotel or London address — plus your arrival time, passengers and luggage.
See your guaranteed price and choose the vehicle — saloon, executive, MPV or 8-seater. No surge, no meter; the fare is confirmed before you travel.
Driver details and the exact pickup point arrive by SMS. Step out of the station, find the registration plate, and let the driver take the luggage.
Routes & fares
The most-requested journeys from Charing Cross, all at fixed prices agreed at booking. Saloon fares shown (up to 4 passengers); executive, MPV and 8-seater options are quoted alongside. For any route not listed, call 02088889988 or get an instant quote online.
| Airport | Distance | Typical time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow (LHR) | 15 mi | 35–60 min | £54 |
| Gatwick (LGW) | 24 mi | 45–70 min | £54 |
| Stansted (STN) | 38 mi | 60–95 min | £75 |
| Luton (LTN) | 32 mi | 55–90 min | £68 |
| London City (LCY) | 8 mi | 25–45 min | £30 |
| Destination | Typical time | From |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Station | 6–12 min | £8 |
| Victoria Station | 10–18 min | £12 |
| London Bridge | 10–18 min | £12 |
| Cannon Street | 8–15 min | £10 |
| King's Cross & St Pancras | 12–22 min | £14 |
| Paddington Station | 15–25 min | £15 |
| Destination | Typical time | From |
|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Square & National Gallery | 1–4 min · adjacent | £6 |
| Covent Garden | 5–10 min | £8 |
| West End theatres & Soho | 5–12 min | £8 |
| Westminster & Big Ben | 6–12 min | £8 |
| Buckingham Palace | 8–15 min | £10 |
| South Bank & London Eye | 8–15 min | £10 |
| City of London (Bank, St Paul's) | 15–25 min | £15 |
All fares fixed and confirmed at booking. Journey times vary with traffic. The Congestion Charge and any airport forecourt fee, where applicable, are always disclosed at booking — never added on the day.
Get a fixed quote for your route →Why choose us
At London's official centre point, most destinations across the capital are a short, predictable ride away.
Your fare is agreed when you book and never changes with traffic, weather, weekends or bank holidays. Perfect for expenses and budgeting.
Every driver is background checked through the Disclosure and Barring Service and contracted directly to RushXO — not a gig-economy app rota.
Full Transport for London Private Hire Operator licence, number 11588. Regulated, insured, compliant — the UK standard for private hire.
Book for a curtain-call time and the car is there when the show ends, no matter how the West End traffic is running.
A late-night show or an early Kent train — call 02088889988 at any hour and reach a UK-based controller.
Vehicle fleet
Reviews
★★★★★"Work near Trafalgar Square and use RushXO for client airport transfers constantly. Always sharp, always fixed price."
★★★★★"Off the Kent train tired after a long week and the driver is always waiting exactly on time. Never a scramble at the rank."
★★★★★"Booked RushXO after a West End show ended late and the driver was already there. Never a surge, even at midnight."
★★★★★"Corporate account for our Strand office. Client pickups and airport transfers are always sharp and the invoicing is simple."
★★★★★"Family of four after a National Gallery visit, needed a car back with tired kids. Driver was patient and helped with everything."
★★★★★"As a wheelchair user I appreciate that the accessible vehicle always turns up exactly as booked, and the drivers are genuinely helpful."
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FAQ
Book online at rushxo.com, on WhatsApp, or by calling the 24/7 line on 02088889988. Give us your arrival time, platform if known, and destination — you'll get a fixed quote instantly, confirmed before you travel.
Yes. A plaque by the statue of Charles I at Charing Cross marks the point from which road distances to and from London are officially measured, and has done since the early 1800s.
Fixed-price taxi from Charing Cross to Heathrow starts from £54 for a saloon (up to 4 passengers). The journey typically takes 35–60 minutes depending on traffic.
Yes. Trafalgar Square sits immediately beside the station, just north of the main entrance.
The fare is quoted and agreed before you book, and it doesn't change with traffic, time of day, weather or demand. Any applicable extras are always disclosed at booking, never added on the day.
Yes. Every RushXO driver is DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checked, and RushXO holds a Transport for London Private Hire Operator licence, number 11588.
Yes — 24 hours a day, every day of the year including Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Same fixed prices at night: no night, weekend or holiday surcharge.
Yes. Tell us the show's expected finish time and we'll have your car waiting when you step out — no need to rush to beat the crowds.
Yes, wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available. Please state your requirements when booking so we allocate the right car.
Cash, card and digital payments are all accepted. Corporate clients can open an account with monthly billing.
Tell us your service details at booking and we track it automatically. If it runs late, your pickup moves with it at no extra charge.
You can book instantly for a car now, or schedule days and weeks ahead. For early-morning departures we recommend booking in advance to guarantee your preferred vehicle.
Coverage
We collect from Charing Cross and every surrounding neighbourhood — if your pickup is anywhere near the station, we're already close.
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Safety & trust
Licence number 11588. RushXO operates under full Transport for London regulation and oversight — not an unlicensed operator or rideshare aggregator.
Every driver undergoes comprehensive Disclosure and Barring Service checks before joining the Charing Cross rota.
Public liability and verified vehicle insurance on every car, regular maintenance and MOT checks, and GDPR-compliant handling of your data.
Fixed prices · DBS-checked drivers · 24/7 · TfL Licence 11588 · train tracked, no queue