Professional chauffeured taxi service across Gravesend, the historic Thames-side gateway town where, in 1617, Pocahontas died and was buried at St George's Church — commemorated today by a statue that still draws visitors from across the world. Opposite Tilbury in Essex and long a stopping point for ships heading up to London, RushXO's local fleet covers the whole town from our nearby Dartford base. No surge, no meter, no surcharges. DBS-checked drivers. TfL licensed operator, Licence 11588.
About Gravesend
Gravesend sits on the south bank of the Thames, roughly 21 miles south-east of central London, directly opposite Tilbury in Essex. For centuries it served as the point where ships heading to or from the Port of London would take on pilots and customs officers, making it the historic gateway to the capital by water. The town's best-known story is that of Pocahontas, the Powhatan woman who travelled to England and died here in 1617; she was buried at St George's Church, and a statue in the town now commemorates her.
A passenger ferry still crosses the river to Tilbury, continuing a link that predates the modern Dartford Crossing by centuries. Gravesend is the principal town of the Borough of Gravesham, and RushXO covers it thoroughly from our nearby Dartford base.
How to book
Pickup anywhere in Gravesend — 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 Gravesend, 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) | 24 mi | 45–70 min | £52 |
| Gatwick (LGW) | 40 mi | 65–95 min | £85 |
| Stansted (STN) | 44 mi | 70–105 min | £92 |
| Luton (LTN) | 63 mi | 90–125 min | £120 |
| Heathrow (LHR) | 65 mi | 85–125 min | £125 |
| Destination | Typical time | From |
|---|---|---|
| Ebbsfleet International (for HS1) | 10–18 min | £12 |
| Dartford | 15–25 min | £16 |
| Charing Cross Station | 55–80 min | £54 |
| City of London (Bank, St Paul's) | 42–62 min | £42 |
| Destination | Typical time | From |
|---|---|---|
| Northfleet | 8–15 min | £10 |
| Swanscombe | 10–18 min | £10 |
| Tilbury (via ferry or Dartford Crossing) | 20–35 min | £22 |
| Purfleet | 25–40 min | £28 |
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
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 time drop-offs precisely for the high-speed timetable to St Pancras.
Our drivers know Gravesend's town centre, the pier area and the routes onto the A2 as second nature.
An early flight or a late pickup — call 02088889988 at any hour and reach a UK-based controller.
Vehicle fleet
Reviews
★★★★★"Book from Gravesend for Heathrow and Gatwick flights constantly. Fixed price, drivers always know the fastest way onto the A2."
★★★★★"Live near St George's Church and use RushXO for the school run and airport trips both. Never a surge, always reliable."
★★★★★"Visited the Pocahontas statue with family from abroad and used RushXO for the whole day. Patient, friendly, always on time."
★★★★★"Corporate account for our Gravesend office. Airport transfers and client pickups are always sharp and the invoicing is simple."
★★★★★"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 Gravesend, your destination and time — you'll get a fixed quote instantly, confirmed before you travel.
Yes. Pocahontas died in Gravesend in 1617 and was buried at St George's Church, where a statue now commemorates her. The exact location of her grave within the church grounds was lost after a fire, but the church remains the recognised memorial site.
Fixed-price taxi from Gravesend to Heathrow starts from £125 for a saloon (up to 4 passengers). The journey typically takes 85–125 minutes depending on traffic.
Yes. A passenger ferry crosses the Thames between Gravesend and Tilbury in Essex, a crossing point that has existed in some form for centuries.
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 and New Year. Same fixed prices at night, no night surcharge, no holiday surcharge.
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.
You can book instantly for a car now, or schedule days and weeks ahead. For early-morning airport departures we recommend booking in advance to guarantee your preferred vehicle.
Coverage
We collect from every corner of Gravesend and its neighbours — if your pickup is anywhere near the town, 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 Gravesend 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 · no surge, ever