Professional chauffeured taxi service across Lewisham — Blackheath's Georgian terraces and open heath, Deptford's creative quarter and historic dockyard, Catford's town centre, and Forest Hill's museum and hills. RushXO's fixed fares cover the airport run, every station, and every corner of one of South East London's greenest boroughs. No surge, no meter, no surcharges. DBS-checked drivers. TfL licensed operator, Licence 11588.
About Lewisham
Lewisham spans a genuinely varied stretch of South East London — Blackheath's open heath and Georgian streets border Greenwich Park at one edge; Deptford's historic Royal Dockyard, now a creative and market quarter, sits closer to the river; Catford anchors the borough's town centre; and Forest Hill, with its hilltop views and the Horniman Museum, sits toward the south.
The DLR and London Overground both reach into the borough, and Lewisham station itself is a major interchange — but connecting between the borough's spread-out neighbourhoods, or getting to an airport with luggage, is still where a taxi genuinely helps. RushXO runs a dedicated Lewisham rota; our drivers know the South Circular's Catford stretch, the Deptford market traffic, and the fastest ways out toward the A2 and A20.
How to book
Pickup anywhere in Lewisham — 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 Lewisham, 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) | 9 mi | 25–40 min | £30 |
| Gatwick (LGW) | 22 mi | 50–80 min | £60 |
| Heathrow (LHR) | 22 mi | 55–90 min | £65 |
| Stansted (STN) | 36 mi | 60–90 min | £80 |
| Luton (LTN) | 38 mi | 65–100 min | £80 |
| Destination | Typical time | From |
|---|---|---|
| London Bridge | 18–30 min | £18 |
| Canary Wharf | 18–30 min | £18 |
| City of London (Bank, St Paul's) | 22–38 min | £20 |
| Westminster | 25–42 min | £24 |
| King's Cross & St Pancras | 30–48 min | £26 |
| Victoria Station | 25–42 min | £24 |
| Destination | Typical time | From |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwich | 10–18 min | £12 |
| The O2 Arena | 15–25 min | £15 |
| Crystal Palace | 15–28 min | £16 |
| Peckham (Southwark) | 12–22 min | £14 |
| Bexley | 18–32 min | £18 |
| Croydon | 25–40 min | £22 |
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
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 South Circular's Catford stretch, Deptford's market traffic, and the fastest ways onto the A2 and A20.
An early flight or a late pickup from Deptford — call 02088889988 at any hour and reach a UK-based controller.
Forest Hill's slopes, Blackheath's open ground, Sydenham's hilltop streets — our drivers know the borough's varied terrain.
Vehicle fleet
Reviews
★★★★★"Book from Blackheath village regularly and the driver always knows the quietest route down to the A2. Fixed price, no fuss."
★★★★★"Live in Deptford and use RushXO for airport runs. Reliable every time, and the fixed price means I know the cost before I leave."
★★★★★"Regular trips to the Horniman Museum with my kids from Forest Hill. Drivers are always patient and the car seats are handled properly."
★★★★★"Corporate account for our Catford office. Punctual, professional, and the fixed pricing makes expense reports simple."
★★★★★"Family visiting from abroad, booked a car from Lewisham station with a mountain of luggage. Driver helped load everything without being asked."
★★★★★"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 Lewisham pickup point, destination and time — you'll get a fixed quote instantly, confirmed before you travel.
Fixed-price taxi from Lewisham to Heathrow starts from £65 for a saloon (up to 4 passengers). The journey typically takes 55–90 minutes depending on traffic.
Fixed-price taxi from Lewisham to London City Airport starts from £30 for a saloon (up to 4 passengers). The journey typically takes 25–40 minutes.
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. 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 Lewisham 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 Lewisham, 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 Lewisham 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