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The table shows typical fares and journey times based on distance for three types of tariff. Fares and journey times may be higher if there are delays or heavy traffic. 

Distance

Approx
journey
time

Monday to Friday
06:00 - 20:00
(Tariff code 1)

Monday to Friday
20:00 - 22:00
Saturday and Sunday
06:00 - 22:00
(Tariff code 2)

Every night
22:00 - 06:00
Public holidays
(Tariff code 3)

1 mile

6 - 13 mins

£5.60 - £8.80

£5.60 - £8.80

£6.80 - £9.00

2 miles

10 - 20 mins

£8.60 - £13.80

£9.00 - £13.80

£10.40 - £14.60

4 miles

16 - 30 mins

£15 - £22

£16 - £22

£18 - £27

6 miles

28 - 40 mins

£23 - £29

£28 - £31

£28 - £33

Between Heathrow
and
Central London

30 - 60 mins

£45 - £85

£45 - £85

£45 - £85

There is a minimum fare of £2.40 at all times.

How it works:

The meter calculates the maximum fare based on:

The passenger will be expected to pay the full fare displayed on the meter at the end of the journey unless the driver and passenger agree on the final fare to be charged before the start of the journey.

What you can expect from the driver:

Unless they have a good reason not to, drivers must:

Fares for destinations outside Greater London may be negotiated between the passenger and driver before the journey. If no fare is agreed before the start of the journey then the maximum fare will be that shown on the meter at the end of the journey

Taxi fares guide (PDF 460KB) 

Large print taxi and private hire guide (PDF 93KB)

All information shown on these pages is effective from Saturday 6 April 2013.

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