Professional chauffeured taxi service across Croydon — South London's largest town centre, home to East Croydon station, the tram network and a busy business district. Croydon sits closer to Gatwick than anywhere in central London, and RushXO's fixed fares cover the airport run, Heathrow, and every station and destination in between. No surge, no meter, no surcharges. DBS-checked drivers. TfL licensed operator, Licence 11588.
About Croydon
Croydon is one of London's largest boroughs and its biggest town centre south of the river — anchored by East Croydon station, a major interchange with direct trains to Gatwick in around 14 minutes, and by Croydon Tramlink, London's only tram network, which links the town centre to Wimbledon, Beckenham and New Addington. A skyline of office towers marks out a genuine business district, and a major town-centre regeneration around the Whitgift and Centrale site is currently working through planning — so expect ongoing change in the years ahead.
That mix of commuters, business travellers and airport traffic keeps demand for a taxi high at every hour. RushXO runs a dedicated Croydon rota — our drivers know the one-way system around the station, the fastest way onto the A23 and M25 for Gatwick and Heathrow, and the traffic patterns on Crystal Palace match days.
How to book
Pickup anywhere in Croydon — a street address, office or landmark — plus your destination, date and time.
See every available vehicle from saloon to 8-seater with a guaranteed price. No surge, no meter — the fare is confirmed before you travel.
Driver details arrive by SMS. Your chauffeur arrives on time, helps with luggage, and takes the fastest route for the traffic.
Routes & fares
The most-requested journeys from Croydon, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatwick (LGW) | 19 mi | 25–40 min | £45 |
| Heathrow (LHR) | 23 mi | 45–75 min | £65 |
| London City (LCY) | 16 mi | 40–60 min | £45 |
| Luton (LTN) | 47 mi | 80–110 min | £95 |
| Stansted (STN) | 58 mi | 90–135 min | £115 |
| Destination | Typical time | From |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Station | 30–55 min | £30 |
| London Bridge | 25–50 min | £28 |
| Waterloo Station | 30–55 min | £30 |
| Westminster | 30–55 min | £30 |
| City of London (Bank, St Paul's) | 30–55 min | £30 |
| Canary Wharf | 40–65 min | £38 |
| Destination | Typical time | From |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace Park | 10–20 min | £10 |
| Sutton | 15–25 min | £15 |
| Wimbledon | 20–40 min | £18 |
| Bromley | 20–40 min | £20 |
| Kingston upon Thames | 30–55 min | £28 |
| Greenwich & The O2 | 35–60 min | £32 |
| Wembley Stadium | 55–90 min | £50 |
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
Croydon's location means a genuinely shorter, cheaper run to Gatwick than almost anywhere else in London — fixed at booking, every time.
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.
Our drivers know the Croydon one-way system, the fastest roads onto the A23 and M25, and how to route around Selhurst Park on match days.
An early Gatwick departure or a late pickup from town — call 02088889988 at any hour and reach a UK-based controller.
Vehicle fleet
Reviews
★★★★★"I fly from Gatwick most months for work and RushXO is always cheaper and quicker to book than I expect from Croydon. Fixed price, no surge, driver always on time."
★★★★★"Use RushXO for client pickups from our office near East Croydon. Professional cars, drivers who know the one-way system, and a price I can put straight into the expense report."
★★★★★"As a wheelchair user I appreciate that the accessible vehicle is always exactly as booked, and the drivers are patient and genuinely helpful."
★★★★★"Book RushXO for every Selhurst Park home game. They know to route around the match traffic and the fixed price never changes even on a big derby day."
★★★★★"Family of four with a mountain of luggage heading to Gatwick. The saloon fit everything, driver helped load it all, and we arrived with plenty of time to spare."
★★★★★"Booked on WhatsApp from South Croydon on a Friday night and the car was outside in minutes. Easiest booking experience I've had with any taxi firm."
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FAQ
Book online at rushxo.com, on WhatsApp, or by calling the 24/7 line on 02088889988. Enter your Croydon pickup point, destination and time — you'll get a fixed quote instantly, confirmed before you travel.
Fixed-price taxi from Croydon to Gatwick starts from £45 for a saloon (up to 4 passengers) — Croydon is one of the closest London locations to the airport, with journeys typically taking 25–40 minutes. No meter, no surge.
Fixed-price taxi from Croydon to Heathrow starts from £65 for a saloon (up to 4 passengers). The journey typically takes 45–75 minutes depending on traffic.
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 — such as the Congestion Charge — 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. Early-morning Gatwick departures and late-night pickups are routine. Same fixed prices at night: no night, weekend or holiday surcharge.
Yes. For airport pickups the driver waits in the arrivals hall with a name board. Your flight is tracked automatically and free waiting time starts from your actual landing — request meet & greet when you book.
Yes. Our Croydon drivers know the traffic patterns around Selhurst Park on match days and plan routes accordingly. For kick-off or full-time pickups, booking ahead is recommended.
Yes. Alongside saloons and executive cars we run MPV 6-seaters and 8-seater minibuses — ideal for families and groups heading to the airport. Choose your vehicle when you get your quote.
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 in Croydon can open an account with monthly billing.
Cancellations made 2+ hours before pickup are free. Late cancellations may incur a fee — full details are in our terms.
Yes, child seats are available on request. Tell us the child's age when booking and we'll fit the correct seat.
You can book instantly for a car now, or schedule days and weeks ahead. For early-morning Gatwick or Heathrow departures we recommend booking in advance to guarantee your preferred vehicle.
Coverage
We collect from every corner of the borough and its neighbours — if your pickup is anywhere near Croydon, 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 Croydon 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 · closest to Gatwick, no surge ever