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W8 ◆ Kensington ◆ Inner London

Kensington W8 Taxi
— Private Chauffeur — Fixed Fare

Kensington (W8) — Rushxo's private hire chauffeur service covers all of W8 with fixed-fare pricing. W8 taxi to Heathrow from £74 saloon, £81 executive Mercedes, £83 MPV (6 passengers). To all five London airports, all major train stations, cruise ports, stadiums, and event venues. Meet-and-greet on arrivals, pre-allocated chauffeur, 60 minutes complimentary waiting, £10 late-night discount inner London 7pm-5am. TfL licensed, fully insured, 5.0★ rated on Google. 24/7 service across Kensington.

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W8 Service

About Kensington (W8)

W8 is Kensington proper — home to Kensington Palace, the Royal Albert Hall area, Holland Park, and London's most exclusive residential addresses.

Rushxo's Kensington taxi service provides fixed-fare private chauffeur transfers across the entire W8 postcode. Our TfL-licensed chauffeurs serve W8 24 hours a day with executive saloons, Mercedes E-Class executive vehicles, MPV/People Carriers, and 8/9-seater minibuses for larger groups. The fare displayed at booking is the exact total charged — no surge, no peak multiplier, no Bank Holiday uplift, no Christmas premium.

Local landmarks in W8

The W8 postcode covers these key locations and landmarks:

Kensington PalaceW8, Greater London
High Street KensingtonW8, Greater London
Holland ParkW8, Greater London
Kensington GardensW8, Greater London
Royal Albert Hall areaW8, Greater London

Fixed-fare pricing — Kensington to Heathrow Airport

VehicleCapacityFareBest For
Saloon1-4 passengers£74Standard travel, value choice
Executive Mercedes1-3 passengers£81Business, premium service
MPV / People Carrier1-6 passengers£83Families, group travel, luggage
8-Seater Minibus1-7 passengers£94Larger groups, sports teams
9-Seater Minibus1-8 passengers£97Maximum capacity transport

The table above shows Kensington (W8) → Heathrow Airport (13 miles, ~25-45 min normal traffic). Below are live links to fixed-fare bookings for all popular routes from and to W8.

Popular routes FROM Kensington (W8)

Click any route for instant fixed-fare booking. Return journeys at the same fare.

Kensington (W8) to London Airports

Kensington to Heathrow Airport£74 Kensington to Gatwick Airport£111 Kensington to Stansted Airport£133 Kensington to Luton Airport£118 Kensington to London City Airport£71

Kensington (W8) to London Train Stations

Kensington to King's Cross Station£56 Kensington to Euston Station£54 Kensington to Paddington Station£52 Kensington to Liverpool Street Station£60 Kensington to Victoria Station£52

Kensington (W8) to Cruise Ports

Kensington to Dover Cruise Port£168 Kensington to Southampton Cruise Port£165 Kensington to Harwich Cruise Port£162 Kensington to Portsmouth Cruise Port£157 Kensington to Tilbury Cruise Port£107

Popular routes TO Kensington (W8)

London Airports to Kensington (W8)

Heathrow Airport to Kensington£74 Gatwick Airport to Kensington£111 Stansted Airport to Kensington£133 Luton Airport to Kensington£118 London City Airport to Kensington£71

London Train Stations to Kensington (W8)

King's Cross Station to Kensington£56 Euston Station to Kensington£54 Paddington Station to Kensington£52 Liverpool Street Station to Kensington£60 Victoria Station to Kensington£52

Why choose Rushxo for W8 taxi service

Local knowledge of Kensington. Our chauffeurs know the W8 street network — including the Kensington Palace approach, the High Street Kensington Tube taxi rank, peak-hour traffic patterns specific to Kensington, and the best routing for journeys originating in W8.

Pre-allocated chauffeur for every W8 booking. Your driver is confirmed at booking with name, vehicle registration, and direct mobile number — provided in your confirmation email, never on the travel day. For business travellers and timing-sensitive arrivals from W8, this certainty matters.

Genuine fixed-fare guarantee for Kensington. The fare on your booking confirmation is the exact total charged. No surge, no peak hour uplift, no Bank Holiday multiplier, no Christmas premium. Even at 4am Sunday or 8pm Saturday — the price for W8 bookings is locked.

5-vehicle fleet serving W8. Solo travellers in executive saloons or Mercedes E-Class; families and groups in MPV (6 passengers + luggage); larger parties in 8-seater or 9-seater minibus. All TfL licensed, professionally maintained, with suited chauffeurs.

£10 late-night discount auto-applied for W8. Inner London pickups and drop-offs 7pm-5am receive an automatic £10 discount. Designed for overnight long-haul arrivals at Heathrow/Gatwick, late returns from theatre or dinner in central London, and early-morning airport departures from Kensington.

Vehicle selection for W8 journeys

Saloon (from £74 to Heathrow) — 1-4 passengers

Executive saloon (typically Skoda Superb, Volkswagen Passat, BMW 3 Series or equivalent). The value option from Kensington. Professional TfL-licensed chauffeur, full insurance, fixed fare. Most-booked vehicle for everyday W8 journeys — business commutes, airport transfers, station pickups, residential service.

Executive Mercedes (from £81 to Heathrow) — 1-3 passengers

Latest-model Mercedes-Benz E-Class or BMW 5 Series. Privacy glass throughout, immaculate leather interior, climate-controlled cabin, complimentary chilled water, USB charging at every seat. The natural choice for business travellers staying in Kensington hotels like The Milestone Hotel, premium leisure clients, and anyone prioritising the chauffeured experience.

MPV / People Carrier (from £83 to Heathrow) — 1-6 passengers

Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer or equivalent. Six-seater with significant luggage capacity. Recommended for W8 families on holiday, group bookings, cruise transfers (heavy luggage), and any party of 4+ passengers from Kensington.

8-Seater & 9-Seater Minibuses (from £94-£97) — 1-8 passengers

Mercedes V-Class for 8-seater (7 passengers), full minibus for 9-seater (8 passengers). Ideal for W8 wedding parties, corporate group transport, larger family bookings, and sports teams.

Booking your Kensington (W8) taxi

The booking process for W8 takes 60 seconds:

  1. Visit rushxo.com/rushxo-booking
  2. Enter your W8 pickup address (or landmark like Kensington Palace), your destination, date and time
  3. Fixed-fare quote displayed instantly for all 5 vehicle classes
  4. Pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or PayPal — optional 20% deposit for bookings 24+ hours ahead
  5. Instant confirmation email with chauffeur name, vehicle registration, and direct mobile number
  6. SMS notifications when chauffeur is en route to your W8 pickup
  7. Flight or train tracking automatic for airport/station bookings

Alternative booking channels: WhatsApp +44 7466 237870 for concierge support, or call +44 1474 554933 for phone bookings and special requests. 24/7 service across Kensington.

W8 Corporate Accounts

For frequent business travellers in Kensington, Rushxo offers corporate accounts with monthly invoicing, expense report integration, multi-traveller management on a single account, priority booking and chauffeur allocation, and a dedicated account manager. Particularly suited to W8 businesses with regular Heathrow, Gatwick, City Airport runs. Contact concierge on +44 1474 554933 for corporate setup.

W8 Questions

Every Kensington (W8) Question, Answered

How much is a taxi from Kensington (W8) to Heathrow Airport?
Rushxo's fixed fare from Kensington W8 to Heathrow Airport is £74 saloon (1-4 passengers), £81 executive Mercedes (1-3 passengers, recommended for business or premium travel), £83 MPV/People Carrier (1-6 passengers). Distance approximately 13 miles, journey time 25-45 min in normal traffic. All fares fixed at booking — no surge pricing.
What areas does Rushxo cover within W8?
All of W8 — including Kensington Palace, High Street Kensington, Holland Park, Kensington Gardens. We serve every street and address within the W8 postcode area. Common pickup points include High Street Kensington Tube, Kensington Olympia Station. The booking system accepts any specific address or landmark within W8.
Is W8 an inner or outer London postcode?
W8 is classified as inner London. Inner London means the standard £45 inner London surcharge is built into all our quoted fares. The fare shown at booking is the exact total — no additional charges on the day.
How much is a W8 taxi to Gatwick Airport?
W8 to Gatwick Airport: £111 saloon, £129 executive Mercedes. Distance approximately 30 miles via the M23. Journey time 45-70 min in normal traffic. Return at the same fare.
How much is a Kensington taxi to London City Airport?
Kensington (W8) to London City Airport (LCY): £71 saloon, £79 executive. Distance approximately 12 miles. London City is the closest airport for most W8 business travellers.
Can the chauffeur pick up from any address in W8?
Yes — residential addresses, hotels, restaurants, business locations, and any street within W8. Common pickup points include the local transport hubs at High Street Kensington Tube, Kensington Olympia Station. Local landmarks served include Kensington Palace, High Street Kensington, Holland Park, Kensington Gardens, Royal Albert Hall area. The booking form accepts any UK address or postcode.
Is there a Kensington taxi service 24/7?
Yes — Rushxo operates 24 hours, 365 days a year across Kensington (W8). For early-morning flights (4-7am), late-night returns (11pm-3am), weekend overnight service, and bank holidays. Inner London pickups 7pm-5am receive an automatic £10 late-night discount.
What is the cheapest way from W8 to Heathrow?
For 1-2 passengers, the saloon at £74 is the value option from Kensington. For 3+ passengers or significant luggage, the MPV at £83 divided per head (£13 per head for 6 passengers) is cheaper per person than the Heathrow Express + onward taxi alternative.
Can I book a W8 taxi to Wimbledon or Royal Ascot for 2026?
Yes. Rushxo serves all major London events from W8: Wimbledon (SW19), Royal Ascot (SL5), Chelsea Flower Show (SW3), London Marathon, FA Cup Final at Wembley, Notting Hill Carnival, Six Nations Rugby at Twickenham, plus all 2026 event-day transfers. Fixed-fare pricing — no event-day surge applied.
Which hotels in W8 does Rushxo serve?
All hotels in W8 — including The Milestone Hotel, Royal Garden Hotel, Holland Park Hotel and any other hotel within the W8 postcode area. For our 30 partner London hotels, we provide concierge integration — the chauffeur calls the hotel concierge approximately 15 minutes before arrival to coordinate the welcome.
Do you accept corporate accounts for regular W8 bookings?
Yes. For frequent business travellers in Kensington, Rushxo offers corporate accounts with monthly invoicing, multi-traveller management on a single account, priority booking, and dedicated account manager. Contact concierge on +44 1474 554933 for setup.
How do I book a Kensington (W8) taxi?
Online at rushxo.com/rushxo-booking in 60 seconds. Enter your W8 pickup address (or landmark like Kensington Palace), your destination, date and time. Fixed fare displayed instantly for all 5 vehicle classes. Pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or PayPal. Or WhatsApp +44 7466 237870 for concierge support. 24/7 booking.

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Saloon £74 · Executive £81 · MPV £83 · Fixed Fare · Pre-Allocated Chauffeur · TfL Licensed

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