With the UK now fully emerging from the difficulties of COVID-19, it has never been more important for travellers to plan their transfer journeys when travelling to one of London’s airports in 2022. Booking a taxi from Heathrow into London W1 is one of those journey’s that is often left as previous to COVID-19 this would have been a simple thing to do. Indeed, many travellers would not book in advance at all and either pre-book or hail a black cab from the airport on the day of travel. Now with the country looking to travel again, demand is through the roof, and yet with general staffing shortages affecting the taxi and private hire industry in particular, the need to pre-book in advance has never been more important.
The gradual emergence of aggregators in the taxi and private hire market since 2012 has been a relative success story for the consumer, often offering greater choice, more flexible ways to book, and better value fares. The London Heathrow to London W1 route has historically been one of the more busy ones for Heathrow operators – access to London’s Westend, the hotels, top restaurants, and all of the many tourist delights that this part of London has to offer. The journey time from Heathrow to London W1 is normally around 60 minutes for the 20 mile journey. Options for your journey include:
Airport Transfers UK – one of a range of aggregators in the market place that can place the traveller with a choice of local and national operators from and to all UK airports. Partnering with hoppaGo, Airport Transfers UK offer transfers through the world’s largest platform for all things transfer related. With Airport Transfers UK their rates from Heathrow to London W1 start from around £65.00GBP. You can also book transfers from and to airports worldwide.
Minicabit – a very popular UK based system that works directly with its partners to deliver minicabs and chauffeur cars across the country. Offering good rates, they are on of the nation’s favourite booking platforms in 2022.
Black Cabs – the traditional black cab is still a favourite for many users of Heathrow Airport. Unparalleled knowledge, inclusive/accessible vehicles and their legendary on demand service means that the black cab is truly here for the 21st Century. Heathrow has a number of taxi ranks where you can access a black cab but they will be more expensive than a pre-booked car in most instances.
Adisson Lee – London’s premier private hire firm, offering the most vehicles and many years of experience in the trade to boot. A firm favourite with corporate users from Heathrow, travellers would be wise not to discount this large operator. They operate iconic black MPV vehicles and with over 2,000 drivers they are a firm London favourite. Best book in advance for best fares.
To avoid disappointment currently when booking a taxi from London Heathrow Airport to London W1, always pre-book prior to arrival. That way you can beat the queues and also secure yourself a great value fare every time.