Professional chauffeured taxi service across Purfleet, the Essex riverside town named several times in Bram Stoker's Dracula as the location of Count Dracula's English estate, Carfax. Purfleet sits across the Thames from our Kent home base — RushXO reaches it via the Dartford Crossing as a matter of routine. No surge, no meter, no surcharges. DBS-checked drivers. TfL licensed operator, Licence 11588.
About Purfleet
Purfleet is a small riverside town in the Borough of Thurrock, Essex — on the north bank of the Thames, directly across the water from Kent, connected via the Dartford Crossing. Its most famous claim to fame is genuinely remarkable: Purfleet is mentioned by name six times in Bram Stoker's 1897 novel Dracula, as the location of Carfax, the Count's English estate. Thurrock Council has put up an official plaque marking the connection, and researchers have identified Purfleet House — an 1791 mansion built for brewer and MP Samuel Whitbread — as the most likely real-world inspiration for the fictional house.
Purfleet also holds a genuine military heritage: it was historically the site of the Royal Gunpowder Magazine, a store so important that Benjamin Franklin himself was consulted on its lightning protection. RushXO reaches Purfleet regularly via the Dartford Crossing from our Kent home base — it's a routine crossing for our drivers, not a special trip.
How to book
Pickup anywhere in Purfleet — 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 across the Crossing.
Routes & fares
The most-requested journeys from Purfleet, 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) | 17 mi | 35–55 min | £40 |
| Stansted (STN) | 32 mi | 50–80 min | £68 |
| Gatwick (LGW) | 42 mi | 65–100 min | £85 |
| Luton (LTN) | 42 mi | 65–100 min | £88 |
| Heathrow (LHR) | 52 mi | 70–105 min | £100 |
| Destination | Typical time | From |
|---|---|---|
| Dartford (via Crossing) | 15–25 min | £20 |
| Lakeside Shopping Centre | 5–12 min | £8 |
| Grays | 8–15 min | £10 |
| Charing Cross Station | 50–75 min | £48 |
| Canary Wharf | 30–48 min | £30 |
| Destination | Typical time | From |
|---|---|---|
| Gravesend (via Crossing) | 25–40 min | £28 |
| Tilbury | 12–20 min | £14 |
| South Ockendon | 10–18 min | £12 |
All fares fixed and confirmed at booking. Journey times vary with traffic, especially around the Dartford Crossing. The Crossing 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
Our Kent-based drivers cross the Dartford Crossing regularly — it's a normal part of the job, not an unusual trip.
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.
Purfleet's position north of the river makes Stansted the closest and most practical major airport.
An early flight or a late pickup — call 02088889988 at any hour and reach a UK-based controller.
Vehicle fleet
Reviews
★★★★★"Book from Purfleet for Stansted flights regularly and the driver always crosses the Dartford Crossing without a hitch. Fixed price, never a surprise toll."
★★★★★"Love pointing out the Dracula connection to visitors and RushXO always gets us round the local sights easily. Reliable every time."
★★★★★"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 Purfleet, your destination and time — you'll get a fixed quote instantly, confirmed before you travel.
Purfleet is in Essex, within the Borough of Thurrock, on the north bank of the Thames. It's reached from our Kent base by crossing the Dartford Crossing.
Yes. Purfleet is named several times in Bram Stoker's 1897 novel Dracula as the location of Count Dracula's English estate, Carfax. Thurrock Council has put up an official plaque marking the connection, and local historians have identified real Purfleet houses that likely inspired the fictional estate.
Fixed-price taxi from Purfleet to Heathrow starts from £100 for a saloon (up to 4 passengers). The journey typically takes 70–105 minutes depending on traffic.
The fare is quoted and agreed before you book, and it doesn't change with traffic, time of day, weather or demand. The Dartford Crossing charge and any airport forecourt fee, where applicable, 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 Purfleet and its neighbours — if your pickup is anywhere near the town, we're already close, via the Dartford Crossing.
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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 Purfleet 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 · the Crossing is routine for us