Quick Summary
LondonAirport-Taxi.com runs pre-booked, fixed-fare taxis to and from Greenwich 24 hours a day — door to door from any address in the Royal Borough, including Greenwich town centre, the Peninsula, Blackheath, Woolwich and Eltham. The price is agreed when you book and already includes parking and airport charges. Airport pickups come with flight tracking, meet and greet inside arrivals and 60 minutes of free waiting from the moment you land. London City Airport is the closest of the six London airports, just across the river.
Greenwich is one of the most visited corners of London, but getting there with luggage is less simple than the map suggests. The rail, DLR and Jubilee line stations each serve a different part of the borough, and none of them reaches a hotel lobby or a front door. This guide explains how a pre-booked Greenwich taxi works, which journeys it suits best, and how to book one at a price you know in advance.
Taxis in Greenwich: What You Can Book
A pre-booked car is a licensed private hire vehicle arranged through a licensed operator before you travel. It cannot be hailed in the street, which is exactly why the price can be fixed: the fare comes from the route and the vehicle you choose, not from a meter. We are licensed by Transport for London and our drivers are DBS-checked.
- Airport transfers to and from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City and Southend.
- Local and cross-London journeys — to a station, a hotel, an event at the O2 or an address elsewhere in London.
- Cruise port and long-distance transfers, including Southampton and Dover cruise terminals.
- Larger vehicles for families and groups, from estates and MPVs to 8-seat minibuses, and child seats on request.
Areas We Cover Across the Royal Borough of Greenwich
We pick up from any address in the borough, at any hour. The areas we are asked for most are:
- Greenwich town centre (SE10) — the Cutty Sark, the Old Royal Naval College, the National Maritime Museum and the Royal Observatory in Greenwich Park.
- Greenwich Peninsula (SE10) — the O2, North Greenwich station and the riverside developments.
- Blackheath (SE3), Charlton (SE7) and Kidbrooke.
- Woolwich (SE18), Plumstead and Thamesmead.
- Eltham (SE9) and the south of the borough.
Neighbouring boroughs are covered in the same way — see our Lewisham taxi guide for journeys from SE13 and SE4.
Greenwich to London’s Airports
Greenwich sits in south-east London, which makes it unusually well placed for London City and reasonably placed for Gatwick, but a long way from Heathrow and Luton by public transport. A fixed fare removes the guesswork on the longer runs.
| Airport | From Greenwich |
|---|---|
| London City | The closest airport, just across the Thames from the Peninsula — one of the shortest airport runs in London |
| Gatwick | Due south via the A21/M25 or the A23 — no change of train at London Bridge with your luggage |
| Heathrow | Across London to the west; by public transport this usually means two or three changes |
| Stansted | North via a Thames crossing and the M11 |
| Southend | East via the A13 into Essex |
| Luton | North-west via the M1 — the furthest of the six from Greenwich |
Journeys north of the river use one of the Thames crossings. Parking, airport charges and the £18 Congestion Charge, where it applies, are already inside the fixed fare. To see the exact figure for your postcode and vehicle, use the fare pages for Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City or Southend, or get a live quote.
Why Pre-Book Instead of Taking the Train?
Greenwich has good rail links for a day out and awkward ones for a flight. A pre-booked taxi is usually the better choice when:
- You are carrying luggage. Door to terminal means no stairs, platforms or changes with suitcases.
- Your flight is early or late. We run 24/7, including the 4am to 7am departure wave when trains are few.
- You are travelling as a family or group. One fixed fare for the whole car often beats several train tickets.
- You want the price settled. The fare is fixed when you book, with no night, weekend or bank-holiday supplement.
What Is Included in the Fare
- Parking and airport charges, including the £18 Congestion Charge on journeys where it applies.
- Flight tracking — if your flight is early or delayed, the pickup moves with it at no extra cost.
- Meet and greet inside the arrivals hall with a name board, plus help with luggage.
- 60 minutes of free waiting at the airport, timed from when your flight actually lands. From a home address, hotel or station it is 15 minutes from the booked time.
- Free cancellation up to 12 hours before the booked pickup.
Child seats are £15 each, up to two per vehicle, in MPVs and larger cars.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I book a taxi in Greenwich at any time?
Yes — we run 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Book online, by phone on 020 3617 7825 or on WhatsApp. The fare is the same whether you book months ahead or on the day, but a few days’ notice is sensible for early-morning flights, Friday evenings and school holidays, when demand is highest.
Which airport is closest to Greenwich?
London City Airport, just across the Thames from the Greenwich Peninsula.
It is one of the shortest airport runs in London. Gatwick is the next most convenient, due south, while Heathrow and Luton are on the far side of the city.
Is the taxi fare from Greenwich fixed?
Yes, the price is agreed when you book.
Traffic and delays do not change it, and parking and airport charges are already included. There is no night, weekend or bank-holiday supplement.
Does the driver wait if my flight into London is delayed?
Yes, and there is no charge for the delay.
Your flight is tracked and the pickup moves with the actual landing time. You get 60 minutes of free waiting from the moment the aircraft lands, which covers passport control, baggage reclaim and the walk to arrivals.
Can you take a group or family from Greenwich?
Yes — choose from saloons, estates, MPVs and 8-seat minibuses.
Tell us the number of passengers and cases when you book and we will match the vehicle. Child seats are £15 each, up to two per vehicle, in MPVs and larger cars.
Can I cancel a Greenwich taxi booking?
Yes, free of charge up to 12 hours before the booked pickup time.
If your flight is cancelled or moved, tell us and the booking is moved with it rather than cancelled.
Summary
A pre-booked Greenwich taxi takes you door to door from anywhere in the Royal Borough to any London airport, station, cruise port or address, at a fixed price agreed before you travel. Airport pickups include flight tracking, meet and greet and an hour of free waiting from landing, and London City Airport is right on your doorstep. Get a fixed-price quote for your journey in a few seconds.
