Professional chauffeured taxi service across Southwark — from London Bridge, Borough Market and Bankside on the river, down through Elephant & Castle to Peckham, Camberwell and Dulwich. RushXO's fixed fares cover the airport run, every station, and every corner of one of London's longest, most varied boroughs. No surge, no meter, no surcharges. DBS-checked drivers. TfL licensed operator, Licence 11588.
About Southwark
Southwark stretches from the Thames at London Bridge — with Borough Market, Bankside, Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe on its riverside doorstep — all the way south through Elephant & Castle to Camberwell, Peckham and Dulwich. Few boroughs pack in more contrast: glass towers and The Shard at one end, Dulwich Picture Gallery's Georgian calm at the other, and Peckham's genuinely thriving creative scene in between.
That north-south spread means a taxi genuinely earns its keep here — the borough runs well beyond what any single tube line covers cleanly. RushXO runs a dedicated Southwark rota; our drivers know the London Bridge one-way system, the Old Kent Road traffic patterns, and the fastest ways south to Dulwich and Peckham at any hour.
How to book
Pickup anywhere in Southwark — 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 Southwark, 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) | 18 mi | 45–80 min | £55 |
| Gatwick (LGW) | 24 mi | 55–85 min | £60 |
| Stansted (STN) | 40 mi | 65–100 min | £80 |
| Luton (LTN) | 35 mi | 60–95 min | £75 |
| London City (LCY) | 9 mi | 25–45 min | £35 |
| Destination | Typical time | From |
|---|---|---|
| King's Cross & St Pancras | 15–28 min | £16 |
| Victoria Station | 12–22 min | £14 |
| Waterloo Station | 8–15 min | £10 |
| Westminster | 10–18 min | £12 |
| City of London (Bank, St Paul's) | 10–20 min | £14 |
| Canary Wharf | 20–35 min | £22 |
| Destination | Typical time | From |
|---|---|---|
| Peckham | 15–28 min | £15 |
| Dulwich Village | 20–35 min | £18 |
| Camberwell | 12–22 min | £14 |
| Elephant & Castle | 8–15 min | £10 |
| Brixton (Lambeth) | 18–30 min | £16 |
| Greenwich | 18–32 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
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 cover the whole borough, from the London Bridge one-way system to the quickest ways down to Peckham and Dulwich.
An early flight or a late pickup from Bankside — call 02088889988 at any hour and reach a UK-based controller.
Concerts at The Shard, market mornings at Borough, matches at The Den — our drivers plan around Southwark's busiest spots.
Vehicle fleet
Reviews
★★★★★"Book RushXO for early starts at Borough Market and it's never once been late. Fixed fare, no surprises."
★★★★★"Live near Peckham Rye and use RushXO for airport runs. Drivers know the back routes off Peckham High Street, which saves real time."
★★★★★"Client pickups from our office near London Bridge are always smooth. Professional drivers, fixed price for expenses."
★★★★★"Took the whole family to Dulwich Picture Gallery and needed a car back with tired kids. Driver was patient and the fare didn't move."
★★★★★"Booked from Bankside after a Shakespeare's Globe evening show. Car was outside within minutes, no 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 Southwark pickup point, destination and time — you'll get a fixed quote instantly, confirmed before you travel.
Fixed-price taxi from Southwark to Heathrow starts from £55 for a saloon (up to 4 passengers). The journey typically takes 45–80 minutes depending on traffic and your exact pickup point.
Fixed-price taxi from London Bridge to Gatwick starts from £60 for a saloon (up to 4 passengers). The journey typically takes 55–85 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. 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 Southwark 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 Southwark, 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 Southwark 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