Quick Summary
A taxi to Royal National Hotel (WC1H 0DG) costs £51 from London City, £56 from Heathrow, £77 from Stansted, £77 from Gatwick, £80 from Luton and £105 from Southend for a saloon car, all-in. London City is the closest airport at 10 miles. A fixed fare with LondonAirport-Taxi.com includes meet and greet inside arrivals, flight tracking, 60 minutes of free waiting and drop-off at the hotel entrance, 24/7 from all six London airports.
At-a-Glance Answer (Taxi to Royal National Hotel by Airport)
The cost of a taxi to Royal National Hotel depends on which London airport you land at. The hotel is at 38–51 Bedford Way (WC1H 0DG) in Bloomsbury. The cheapest airport is London City at £51, and Heathrow, where most international flights land, is £56. Every fare below is a fixed saloon price for up to 3 passengers, confirmed before you book.
Taxi to Royal National Hotel: Fares from All Six London Airports
| From airport | Miles | Typical time | Saloon fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| London City (LCY) — closest | 10 | 25–40 mins | £51 |
| Heathrow (LHR) | 19 | 50–85 mins | £56 |
| Stansted (STN) | 38 | 55–85 mins | £77 |
| Gatwick (LGW) | 41 | 65–95 mins | £77 |
| Luton (LTN) | 34 | 50–80 mins | £80 |
| Southend (SEN) | 43 | 70–95 mins | £105 |
Fares are all-in checkout prices for a saloon (up to 3 passengers and 3 bags) at the time of writing; your exact fare is shown before you pay. Journey times are typical and vary with traffic. For every vehicle and route, see our Heathrow taxi prices and London City taxi prices pages.
Where Is Royal National Hotel, and Which Airport Is Closest?
The Royal National Hotel is at 38–51 Bedford Way, Bloomsbury (WC1H 0DG), just off Russell Square and a short walk from the British Museum. With around 1,630 rooms it is usually described as central London’s largest hotel, and it is popular with school, tour and conference groups. Russell Square Underground (Piccadilly line) is about 3 minutes’ walk, and King’s Cross St Pancras is nearby.
- London City: 10 miles, typically 25–40 minutes, £51 for a saloon.
- Heathrow: 19 miles, typically 50–85 minutes, £56 for a saloon.
- Stansted: 38 miles, typically 55–85 minutes, £77 for a saloon.
- Gatwick: 41 miles, typically 65–95 minutes, £77 for a saloon.
- Luton: 34 miles, typically 50–80 minutes, £80 for a saloon.
- Southend: 43 miles, typically 70–95 minutes, £105 for a saloon.
Why Take a Taxi to Royal National Hotel Instead of the Train?
The Piccadilly line runs from Heathrow to Russell Square without a change, but it takes around an hour, with steps and crowds to manage, and the other airports need a change. A pre-booked taxi avoids all of that:
- Door to door: your driver drops you at the hotel entrance.
- Fixed fare: the price is set when you book and does not change with traffic or demand.
- Meet and greet: your driver waits inside arrivals with a name board and tracks your flight.
- One vehicle for everyone: for school, tour and conference groups, one booking replaces several tickets.
- Any hour: 24/7, including early and late flights when trains are not running.
For a full comparison of train, coach and taxi, see our guides to the cheapest way into London from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton.
Vehicle Options and Group Travel to Royal National Hotel
Using Heathrow as the example, here is what each vehicle costs to Royal National Hotel. Other airports follow the same pattern above their saloon fare.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Bags | From Heathrow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 3 | 3 | £56 |
| Estate | 4 | 4 | £62 |
| Executive | 3 | 2 | £81 |
| MPV | 5 | 4 | £78 |
| 7-seat MPV | 6 | 5 | £91 |
| 8-seat MPV | 7 | 7 | £111 |
| Executive MPV | 8 | 7 | £141 |
The executive MPV takes up to 8 passengers. Groups of 9 to 16 book online as two vehicles travelling together. For a single minibus or a larger group, ask us on WhatsApp or see our minibus hire page. Child seats are free of charge, maximum two per car, and fit in MPVs and larger vehicles. Book them in advance.
What’s Included and Waiting Time
Every fixed fare to Royal National Hotel includes meet and greet inside the arrivals hall with a name board, real-time flight tracking and the airport’s pick-up charges. You get 60 minutes of free waiting from the time your flight actually lands, at every airport. There is no night surcharge: the price you book is the price you pay.
Hotels Near Royal National Hotel
In nearby areas, we also have guides for The Langham in Marylebone, and for Strand Palace and The Savoy on the Strand.
Other Airport Guides
For full pricing and the vehicle fleet, see our Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City and Southend airport taxi pages. Leaving from the hotel? Our UK airport drop-off charges compared guide explains the forecourt fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi from Heathrow to Royal National Hotel?
£56 for a saloon car carrying up to 3 passengers.
The hotel is about 19 miles from Heathrow, typically 50–85 minutes. An estate is £62, an executive car £81, an MPV for up to 5 passengers £78 and a 7-seat MPV for 6 passengers £91. The fare is fixed and includes meet and greet and 60 minutes of free waiting.
Which London airport is closest to Royal National Hotel?
London City, at about 10 miles.
A saloon from London City costs £51 and typically takes 25–40 minutes. Heathrow, where most international flights land, is £56.
How much is a taxi to Royal National Hotel from Gatwick, Stansted or Luton?
£77 from Gatwick, £77 from Stansted and £80 from Luton, for a saloon.
Typical journey times are 65–95 minutes from Gatwick, 55–85 from Stansted and 50–80 from Luton. Larger vehicles are available from every airport.
How much is a taxi from Southend Airport to Royal National Hotel?
£105 for a saloon car.
It is about 43 miles, typically 70–95 minutes. The fare includes meet and greet and 60 minutes of free waiting from landing.
Where exactly is Royal National Hotel, and where will the taxi drop me?
At 38–51 Bedford Way, WC1H 0DG. Your driver drops you at the hotel entrance.
By public transport, the Piccadilly line runs direct from Heathrow to Russell Square, about 3 minutes’ walk away, but it is slow with luggage, and the other airports need a change.
Is a taxi to Royal National Hotel better than the train?
With luggage, for a group or on an early or late flight, usually yes.
The train can be cheaper for one person travelling light. A fixed-fare taxi takes you door to door with no changes, and one vehicle covers the whole group.
Can I book a taxi from Royal National Hotel back to the airport?
Yes, return trips to every London airport are booked the same way, at a fixed fare.
Your driver collects you from the hotel entrance at the time you choose. Allow extra time in weekday rush hours.
What if we are a group of 8 or more?
Up to 8 passengers fit in one executive MPV, £141 from Heathrow. Groups of 9 to 16 book online as two vehicles travelling together.
If you would rather have a single minibus, ask us on WhatsApp for a quote.
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Summary: Booking Your Taxi to Royal National Hotel
A taxi to Royal National Hotel costs £51 from London City, £56 from Heathrow, £77 from Stansted, £77 from Gatwick, £80 from Luton and £105 from Southend for a saloon, with larger vehicles at every airport. You get a fixed price, meet and greet inside arrivals, flight tracking, 60 minutes of free waiting and drop-off at the hotel entrance, 24/7. Get your fixed fare to Royal National Hotel from any London airport.
