Professional chauffeured taxi service across Richmond upon Thames — the deer of Richmond Park, the glasshouses of Kew Gardens, the roar of Twickenham Stadium on match day, and the Tudor grandeur of Hampton Court Palace, all within one leafy riverside borough. A genuinely quick, direct run to Heathrow too. No surge, no meter, no surcharges. DBS-checked drivers. TfL licensed operator, Licence 11588.
About Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames is the only London borough to straddle both banks of the Thames, and it makes the most of the water on every side. Richmond Park, the largest of London's Royal Parks at 2,500 acres, is home to free-roaming red and fallow deer. Kew Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, holds one of the world's great plant collections. Twickenham Stadium is the home of England Rugby, the largest rugby-only stadium in the world. And Hampton Court Palace — Henry VIII's great Tudor residence — sits within this borough too, on the river's north bank near East Molesey.
RushXO runs a dedicated Richmond rota; our drivers know the match-day road closures around Twickenham, the Richmond Hill traffic, and the fastest way onto the A316 and A4 toward Heathrow.
How to book
Pickup anywhere in Richmond 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 Richmond 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) | 9 mi | 25–45 min | £40 |
| London City (LCY) | 18 mi | 45–75 min | £55 |
| Gatwick (LGW) | 28 mi | 55–90 min | £70 |
| Luton (LTN) | 30 mi | 50–80 min | £70 |
| Stansted (STN) | 48 mi | 75–110 min | £90 |
| Destination | Typical time | From |
|---|---|---|
| Hammersmith | 15–28 min | £16 |
| Putney (Wandsworth) | 12–22 min | £14 |
| Westminster | 30–48 min | £28 |
| Victoria Station | 30–48 min | £28 |
| Waterloo Station | 28–45 min | £26 |
| King's Cross & St Pancras | 38–58 min | £34 |
| Destination | Typical time | From |
|---|---|---|
| Twickenham to Kew | 8–15 min | £10 |
| Hampton Court Palace | 12–22 min | £14 |
| Kingston upon Thames | 10–20 min | £12 |
| Twickenham Stadium | 8–15 min | £10 |
| Chiswick / Brentford (Hounslow) | 10–18 min | £12 |
| Wimbledon (All England Club) | 18–30 min | £18 |
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
Richmond's position via the A316 and A4 gives a genuinely quick route to the airport — fixed at booking, every time.
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 Twickenham's road closures and Kew's visitor traffic without being asked.
An early flight or a late pickup from Richmond town centre — call 02088889988 at any hour and reach a UK-based controller.
Vehicle fleet
Reviews
★★★★★"Book RushXO for Twickenham match days and the driver always has a route planned around the road closures. Fixed price even on a Six Nations weekend."
★★★★★"Live by Richmond Park and fly from Heathrow often. The drive is genuinely quick given how leafy and quiet this part of London feels."
★★★★★"Took visiting family to Kew Gardens and Hampton Court over a weekend, booked RushXO for both days. Every driver was professional and unhurried."
★★★★★"Corporate account for our Richmond office. Client pickups are always sharp and the fixed pricing keeps expenses simple."
★★★★★"Family day at Kew Gardens with young kids, needed a car back with a stroller and shopping. Driver folded everything in without fuss."
★★★★★"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 Richmond pickup point, destination and time — you'll get a fixed quote instantly, confirmed before you travel.
Fixed-price taxi from Richmond upon Thames to Heathrow starts from £40 for a saloon (up to 4 passengers). The journey typically takes 25–45 minutes depending on the route and traffic.
Yes. Hampton Court Palace sits within the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, on the north bank of the Thames near East Molesey, around 12 miles south-west of central London.
Yes. Pre-booking a fixed-price car for Twickenham Stadium avoids the post-match taxi queue and road closures around the ground. Book your return leg at the same time as your outbound journey.
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 visiting Kew or Hampton Court. 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 Richmond 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 Twickenham match days and early 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond 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