Professional chauffeured taxi service across Hackney — Dalston, London Fields, Broadway Market, Stoke Newington and Hackney Wick. Hackney sits closer to London City Airport than almost anywhere else in London, and with no Underground line running through the borough, a booked car is often the easiest way to move at any hour. No surge, no meter, no surcharges. DBS-checked drivers. TfL licensed operator, Licence 11588.
About Hackney
Hackney is one of London's most compact, densely lived-in boroughs — a patchwork of Dalston's nightlife strip, London Fields' park and lido, Broadway Market's Saturday crowds, and Stoke Newington's café-lined Church Street. It's also, famously, a borough with no London Underground line running through its centre: Hackney relies on the London Overground (Hackney Central, Hackney Downs, Dalston Junction, Dalston Kingsland, Homerton) and buses, which makes a reliable booked taxi a genuine part of daily life here, not a luxury.
The upside of that East London position is real estate you can't get further west: London City Airport is around 20 minutes away, and Stansted is closer than from most of the capital thanks to the M11 corridor. RushXO runs a dedicated Hackney rota — our drivers know the Kingsland Road one-way sections, the Dalston junctions, and the fastest ways out toward the City, Stratford and the Blackwall Tunnel.
How to book
Pickup anywhere in Hackney — a street address, venue 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 Hackney, 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) | 8 mi | 20–35 min | £30 |
| Stansted (STN) | 32 mi | 40–60 min | £65 |
| Heathrow (LHR) | 20 mi | 50–80 min | £60 |
| Gatwick (LGW) | 33 mi | 65–100 min | £80 |
| Luton (LTN) | 30 mi | 55–85 min | £70 |
| Destination | Typical time | From |
|---|---|---|
| City of London (Bank, Liverpool St) | 12–22 min | £18 |
| King's Cross & St Pancras | 15–28 min | £18 |
| Shoreditch & Old Street | 8–18 min | £14 |
| Canary Wharf | 18–32 min | £22 |
| Westminster | 20–38 min | £24 |
| Victoria Station | 22–40 min | £26 |
| Destination | Typical time | From |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park | 10–20 min | £12 |
| Stratford & Westfield | 12–22 min | £14 |
| Victoria Park | 8–15 min | £10 |
| Islington | 10–20 min | £12 |
| Camden | 15–28 min | £18 |
| Walthamstow | 15–28 min | £18 |
| Wembley Stadium | 35–55 min | £35 |
All fares fixed and confirmed at booking. Journey times vary with traffic and your exact pickup point in the borough. 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
Hackney's position means one of the shortest, cheapest airport runs anywhere in London — fixed at booking, every time.
With no Underground line through the borough, a booked car is often the most reliable way to move late at night or with luggage.
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 Kingsland Road one-way sections, Dalston junctions, and the fastest routes toward the City and Blackwall Tunnel.
Vehicle fleet
Reviews
★★★★★"Fly from London City most weeks for work and having a fixed-price car from Dalston makes the whole trip painless. Never late, never a surprise fare."
★★★★★"Hackney has no tube, so a reliable taxi is genuinely useful, not a luxury. RushXO turns up when they say they will, every time."
★★★★★"Booked from Broadway Market on a Saturday afternoon and the car was there faster than I expected. Fixed price, no messing about."
★★★★★"Use RushXO for our team's airport transfers out of our Hackney Wick office. Reliable, professional, and the invoicing makes expenses simple."
★★★★★"Late night out in Dalston and no Overground running. Booked on WhatsApp and the car was outside within minutes. Lifesaver."
★★★★★"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 Hackney pickup point, destination and time — you'll get a fixed quote instantly, confirmed before you travel.
Fixed-price taxi from Hackney to London City Airport starts from £30 for a saloon (up to 4 passengers) — Hackney is one of the closest London boroughs to the airport, with journeys typically taking 20–35 minutes.
Fixed-price taxi from Hackney to Stansted starts from £65 for a saloon (up to 4 passengers). The journey typically takes 40–60 minutes — notably quicker than from most of London thanks to the M11 corridor.
No London Underground line runs through central Hackney — the borough is served by London Overground (Hackney Central, Hackney Downs, Dalston Junction, Dalston Kingsland, Homerton) and buses. That makes a booked taxi especially useful late at night or with luggage.
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. 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 — 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 Hackney 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.
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 the borough and its neighbours — if your pickup is anywhere near Hackney, 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 Hackney 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 London City, no surge ever