Dartford is where RushXO started, and it's still where we're based. Our local fleet begins every shift here, which means genuinely faster response times for pickups in and around the town than a firm dispatching cars in from London or further afield. Whether you need Heathrow, Gatwick, a London station, or just a reliable ride across town, the car that turns up has almost certainly come from just down the road. No surge, no meter, no positioning delay. DBS-checked drivers, TfL Licence 11588.
About Dartford & the Dartford taxi service
Dartford is the principal town of the Borough of Dartford, Kent — not a London borough, but the first significant town beyond Greater London's south-eastern edge, sitting adjacent to the London Borough of Bexley. The town takes its name from the River Darent, which flows through it at the old ford where the historic London-to-Dover road once crossed. Today Dartford is best known for the Dartford Crossing — the only fixed road crossing of the Thames east of Greater London, linking Kent to Thurrock in Essex via twin tunnels and the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge.
The town also sits minutes from Bluewater, one of the UK's largest shopping centres, and a short drive from Ebbsfleet International, whose high-speed trains reach London St Pancras in around 17 minutes. RushXO's drivers cover the whole Dartford taxi service area daily — the town centre, Temple Hill, Wilmington, Joyden's Wood, and every surrounding village.
How to book
Pickup anywhere in Dartford or the surrounding area — home, office, station 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. Because the car starts nearby, waiting times are typically shorter than firms dispatching from further out.
Routes & fares
The most-requested journeys from Dartford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| London City (LCY) | 18 mi | 35–55 min | £42 |
| Gatwick (LGW) | 37 mi | 55–85 min | £78 |
| Stansted (STN) | 40 mi | 65–95 min | £85 |
| Luton (LTN) | 59 mi | 80–120 min | £112 |
| Heathrow (LHR) | 60 mi | 75–115 min | £115 |
| Destination | Typical time | From |
|---|---|---|
| Ebbsfleet International (for HS1) | 10–18 min | £14 |
| Bexleyheath | 12–20 min | £14 |
| Charing Cross Station | 45–70 min | £48 |
| Canary Wharf | 30–50 min | £32 |
| City of London (Bank, St Paul's) | 35–55 min | £36 |
| Greenwich | 20–35 min | £20 |
| Destination | Typical time | From |
|---|---|---|
| Bluewater Shopping Centre | 6–12 min | £8 |
| Stone | 6–12 min | £8 |
| Crayford | 8–15 min | £10 |
| Swanscombe | 10–18 min | £10 |
| Northfleet | 12–20 min | £12 |
| Gravesend | 15–25 min | £16 |
| Purfleet (via Dartford Crossing) | 15–25 min | £20 |
All fares fixed and confirmed at booking. Journey times vary with traffic, especially around the Dartford Crossing and Bluewater junctions. The Dartford Crossing 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
This is where we're based. Our drivers live locally, know every back road, and don't need to travel in from elsewhere to reach you.
Because the fleet starts here, Dartford and its immediate surrounding villages typically see the shortest waiting times anywhere we operate.
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.
An early flight or a late pickup — call 02088889988 at any hour and reach a UK-based controller who knows this patch.
Vehicle fleet
Reviews
★★★★★"Been using RushXO since they were just getting started here in Dartford. Cars are always local, response times are genuinely quicker than anyone else I've tried."
★★★★★"Book from Dartford for Heathrow and Gatwick flights constantly. Fixed price every time, drivers know every back road when the A2 is jammed."
★★★★★"As a Dartford local myself I appreciate that this is a proper local firm, not a call centre somewhere else routing jobs to random drivers."
★★★★★"Corporate account for our Dartford office. Airport transfers and client pickups are always sharp and the invoicing is simple."
★★★★★"Big Bluewater shopping trip that ran late, needed a car home with a lot of bags. Driver arrived within minutes — that's the local-base difference."
★★★★★"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. Enter your pickup point in Dartford, your destination and time — you'll get a fixed quote instantly, confirmed before you travel.
Yes. Dartford is RushXO's operational home base. Our local fleet starts every shift here, which means faster response times for pickups in and around Dartford than a company dispatching cars in from further away.
Fixed-price taxi from Dartford to Heathrow starts from £115 for a saloon (up to 4 passengers). Dartford sits on the far eastern edge of the M25, so the journey typically takes 75–115 minutes depending on traffic — honestly one of the longer airport runs in our network.
Fixed-price taxi from Dartford to London City Airport starts from £42 for a saloon (up to 4 passengers). It's the closest major airport to Dartford, with journeys typically taking 35–55 minutes.
The fare is quoted and agreed before you book, and it doesn't change with traffic, time of day, weather or demand. The Dartford Crossing charge and any airport forecourt fee, where applicable, 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 and New Year. Because Dartford is our home base, this is where our overnight coverage is strongest.
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. Alongside saloons and executive cars we run MPV 6-seaters and 8-seater minibuses. 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 Dartford can open an account with monthly billing.
You can book instantly for a car now, or schedule days and weeks ahead. For early-morning airport departures, especially to Heathrow or Luton, we recommend booking in advance to guarantee your preferred vehicle.
Coverage
As our home base, this is where our coverage runs deepest — every district of Dartford and every neighbouring town within easy reach.
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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 Dartford 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 · our home base, our fastest response