Complete fare breakdown from £22. Honest comparison with metered cabs, Uber and public transport.
Short answer: A pre-booked fixed-price taxi from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to central London starts from £22 for a saloon (1–3 passengers). This is the all-inclusive fare — no extras added at drop-off. A metered London black cab will typically cost significantly more and varies with traffic.
| Destination | Saloon (1–3) | MPV (4–6) | Journey time | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central London | From £22 | From £36 | 20–35 min | Book → |
| North London (N, NW) | From £25 | From £39 | 20–35 min | Book → |
| South London (SW, SE) | From £28 | From £42 | 20–35 min | Book → |
| East London (E, Canary Wharf) | From £28 | From £42 | 20–35 min | Book → |
| West London (W, TW) | From £30 | From £44 | 20–35 min | Book → |
Fixed From £22 · TfL licensed · Meet & greet · 24/7
Which option is actually cheapest? It depends on group size and destination. Here's the honest comparison:
| Get London Transfer | Metered Black Cab | Uber | Train/Bus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From £22 fixed | £47–£82+ metered | £18–£67+ surge | £15–£45pp |
| Fixed price? | ✓ Always | ✗ Never | ✗ Surge applies | ✓ Yes |
| Meet & greet | ✓ Arrivals hall | ✗ Rank only | ✗ Kerbside app | ✗ No |
| Flight tracking | ✓ Automatic | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Door to door | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ Station only |
| Group (4-6 pax) | ✓ MPV £36 | ✗ Expensive | ✗ Multiple cars | ✗ Per person |
| 24/7 guaranteed | ✓ Always | ✓ Rank | Varies | ✗ No |
For 3–4 passengers, dividing our fixed MPV fare (from £36) typically beats the combined cost of individual train tickets — and delivers everyone to the same door at the same time.
Distance from Birmingham is the main factor. The fare is calculated automatically when you enter your address.
Saloon (1–3 pax) is most affordable. MPV (4–6) costs slightly more but is exceptional group value.
Pre-booked fixed fares don't surge. Black cabs and Uber can cost 2–3× more during peak hours and events.
More passengers = larger vehicle. Our per-person rate often beats multiple individual taxi or train fares.
A pre-booked fixed-price saloon starts from £22 for central London (Zone 1). A metered London black cab typically costs £47–£87+ depending on traffic.
London black cabs are metered — no flat rate. Get London Transfer offers fully fixed fares confirmed at booking. The price never changes.
Black cab Tariff 3 (10pm–6am) costs more. Our fixed fares include no time-of-day surcharges — the same price 24 hours a day.
For solo travellers with light luggage, public transport can be cheaper. For 2+ passengers, dividing our taxi fare often beats individual rail tickets — with door-to-door service included.