Professional chauffeured taxi service across Newham — and a fact worth knowing: London City Airport sits entirely within this borough, in the Royal Docks between Silvertown and North Woolwich. That means journeys as short as 5-10 minutes for much of the borough, plus Stratford's Westfield and Olympic Park, West Ham's London Stadium, and ExCeL London all on the doorstep. No surge, no meter, no surcharges. DBS-checked drivers. TfL licensed operator, Licence 11588.
About Newham
Newham is one of the most transformed boroughs in London — the 2012 Olympics reshaped Stratford into a genuine city-within-a-city, with Westfield Stratford City, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and the London Stadium (now home to West Ham United) anchoring the north of the borough. To the south, the Royal Docks hold both ExCeL London, one of the country's largest exhibition centres, and London City Airport itself — confirmed by Newham Council's own planning documents to sit entirely within the borough.
That combination of major infrastructure means Newham genuinely needs a taxi service built around it. RushXO runs a dedicated Newham rota; our drivers know the Royal Docks road layout, ExCeL's event traffic, and the fastest ways between the airport, Stratford and the A13/A406 for destinations beyond.
How to book
Pickup anywhere in Newham — 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 Newham, 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) | 0–5 mi | 5–20 min | £15 |
| Heathrow (LHR) | 23 mi | 55–90 min | £70 |
| Gatwick (LGW) | 28 mi | 60–95 min | £75 |
| Stansted (STN) | 35 mi | 55–85 min | £75 |
| Luton (LTN) | 40 mi | 65–100 min | £80 |
| Destination | Typical time | From |
|---|---|---|
| ExCeL London | 5–15 min | £10 |
| Canary Wharf | 12–22 min | £14 |
| City of London (Bank, St Paul's) | 20–35 min | £20 |
| King's Cross & St Pancras | 25–42 min | £24 |
| Westminster | 28–45 min | £26 |
| Stratford to Westfield | 5–15 min | £10 |
| Destination | Typical time | From |
|---|---|---|
| London Stadium (West Ham) | 8–18 min | £12 |
| Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park | 8–18 min | £12 |
| Hackney Wick | 10–20 min | £12 |
| Barking | 12–22 min | £14 |
| Woolwich (via Woolwich Ferry / DLR) | 15–25 min | £16 |
| Greenwich | 15–28 min | £16 |
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
The airport sits entirely within Newham — nowhere else on this site is closer, and it shows in the fare.
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 plan around ExCeL's exhibition calendar and West Ham's match days without being asked.
An early flight or a late pickup from Stratford — call 02088889988 at any hour and reach a UK-based controller.
Vehicle fleet
Reviews
★★★★★"Live in Silvertown, ten minutes from London City Airport, and RushXO makes early flights completely stress-free. Fixed price, always on time."
★★★★★"Book for ExCeL events constantly and the driver always knows the fastest way around the Royal Docks. Fixed price even during a huge conference week."
★★★★★"Use RushXO from Stratford for airport runs and Westfield trips. Reliable every time, never a surprise on the fare."
★★★★★"Corporate account for our Royal Docks office. Client pickups from London City are always sharp and the invoicing is simple."
★★★★★"Family of four landing after a long flight, exhausted with luggage. Car was outside arrivals within minutes of us clearing customs."
★★★★★"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 Newham pickup point, destination and time — you'll get a fixed quote instantly, confirmed before you travel.
Yes. London City Airport sits entirely within the London Borough of Newham, in the Royal Docks between Silvertown and North Woolwich — confirmed by Newham Council's own planning documents.
Fixed-price taxi from Newham to London City Airport starts from £15 for a saloon (up to 4 passengers). From areas closest to the Royal Docks the journey can take as little as 5–10 minutes; from Stratford in the north of the borough, allow 15–20 minutes.
Yes. ExCeL London sits inside Newham, close to London City Airport. RushXO offers fixed-price transfers for conference and exhibition traffic, with executive vehicles available for client pickups.
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 conference 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.
Yes. Businesses with regular airport or ExCeL transfers get volume discounts, monthly invoicing and priority booking. Call 02088889988 to set one up.
Cash, card and digital payments are all accepted. Corporate clients in Newham 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 and ExCeL event weeks 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 Newham, 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 Newham 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 · London City's home borough, no surge ever