Professional chauffeured taxi service across the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames — a historic market town on the river, with a Saxon coronation stone, a centuries-old charter market still trading, and Kingston University at its centre. Reasonably close to Heathrow too, and only minutes from Hampton Court and Surbiton. No surge, no meter, no surcharges. DBS-checked drivers. TfL licensed operator, Licence 11588.
About Kingston upon Thames
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is one of only a handful of boroughs in England to hold that title, a nod to the town's role as an early Saxon coronation site — legend holds several Anglo-Saxon kings were crowned here, and the Coronation Stone still stands outside the Guildhall. Today Kingston is a genuinely busy market town: the ancient charter market still trades in the historic Market Place, Kingston University brings a large student population, and the riverside promenade and Bentalls shopping centre anchor the town centre.
Just over the borough line, Hampton Court Palace is a short hop away, and neighbouring Surbiton — with its Art Deco station — is part of the same urban stretch along the Thames. RushXO runs a dedicated Kingston rota; our drivers know the one-way system around the Market Place, the bridge traffic, and the fastest ways onto the A3 and A316.
How to book
Pickup anywhere in Kingston upon Thames — 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 Kingston upon Thames, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow (LHR) | 11 mi | 30–45 min | £45 |
| London City (LCY) | 20 mi | 50–80 min | £60 |
| Gatwick (LGW) | 22 mi | 45–75 min | £65 |
| Luton (LTN) | 32 mi | 55–85 min | £75 |
| Stansted (STN) | 50 mi | 80–115 min | £95 |
| Destination | Typical time | From |
|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon | 15–25 min | £16 |
| Putney (Wandsworth) | 18–30 min | £18 |
| Waterloo Station | 30–48 min | £28 |
| Westminster | 35–55 min | £32 |
| Victoria Station | 35–55 min | £32 |
| King's Cross & St Pancras | 42–65 min | £38 |
| Destination | Typical time | From |
|---|---|---|
| Surbiton | 6–12 min | £8 |
| Hampton Court Palace | 10–20 min | £12 |
| Richmond upon Thames | 10–20 min | £12 |
| New Malden | 8–15 min | £10 |
| Wimbledon (All England Club) | 15–25 min | £16 |
| Epsom | 20–35 min | £20 |
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
Kingston's south-west position keeps Heathrow well within reach — nowhere near the hour many Londoners budget.
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 Market Place one-way system, the bridge traffic, and the fastest ways onto the A3 and A316.
A student pickup, a Saturday shopping trip or an early flight — call 02088889988 at any hour and reach a UK-based controller.
Vehicle fleet
Reviews
★★★★★"Book RushXO for Kingston University drop-offs and the driver always finds parking near campus without circling. Fixed price, reliable."
★★★★★"Live in Surbiton and fly from Heathrow a few times a year. Still much quicker than I'd get from most of London, and the fixed fare never changes."
★★★★★"Use RushXO for Saturday shopping trips to Kingston Market Place with my mother. Drivers are patient and always help her with bags."
★★★★★"Corporate account for our team based near Bentalls. Airport transfers and client pickups are always sharp and on time."
★★★★★"Family trip to Hampton Court, needed a car back to Kingston with tired kids. Driver was patient and helped with everything."
★★★★★"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 Kingston pickup point, destination and time — you'll get a fixed quote instantly, confirmed before you travel.
Fixed-price taxi from Kingston upon Thames to Heathrow starts from £45 for a saloon (up to 4 passengers). The journey typically takes 30–45 minutes depending on traffic and route.
Kingston upon Thames holds Royal Borough status, one of only a handful of boroughs in England to carry the title. Kingston's history as a Saxon coronation site, where several early English kings were reportedly crowned, is closely tied to this honour.
Hampton Court Palace sits just over the Kingston borough boundary in Richmond upon Thames, but it's only around 10–20 minutes away by car and well served by local bus routes from Kingston.
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 Day and New Year's Day. Same fixed prices at night: no night, weekend or holiday surcharge.
Yes. Alongside saloons and executive cars we run MPV 6-seaters and 8-seater minibuses — ideal for families and groups. 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 Kingston 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 Kingston, 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 Kingston 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