Digswell Taxis
Door-to-door rides from Digswell, minutes from Welwyn North station, with a fixed price and Luton Airport roughly 18 minutes away on clear roads.
We accept all major cards and digital payment methods.
Below the viaduct, ready to go
Digswell is best known for the Victorian viaduct striding across the Mimram valley, carrying the East Coast Main Line high above the fields. It is a quiet, mostly residential place tucked between Welwyn Garden City and Welwyn village, and Welwyn North station sits on its edge. We pick up from homes around Digswell Hill and the lanes near the station, and the centre of Welwyn Garden City is only about four minutes away when you need the shops or the main line.
Digswell is well placed for flights. Luton Airport is roughly 18 minutes away on clear roads, and Heathrow takes about 33 minutes. Stansted is close to 47 minutes, and Gatwick runs to about 1h 09m. Delayed inbound flights are tracked, and nothing extra is added for the wait.
Welwyn North has a smaller car park than the bigger stations nearby, so a short drop-off saves the hunt for a space. If you would rather skip the train altogether, King's Cross is roughly 39 minutes on clear roads.
Where we pick up in Digswell
Places around Digswell we collect from, and the drive to the two nearest airports.
| Pick-up | To Luton Airport | To Stansted |
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| Welwyn North station | About 19 minutes | About 47 minutes |
| Welwyn Garden City station | About 21 minutes | About 48 minutes |
| Hawthorne Theatre & Cinema | About 20 minutes | About 48 minutes |
| Howard Centre | About 21 minutes | About 48 minutes |
| Oaklands College - Welwyn Garden City Campus | About 21 minutes | About 48 minutes |
Clear-road drive times. Give the office the exact address when you book and the fare is fixed before you travel.
Drive times from Digswell
Measured from the centre of Digswell.
| Destination | On clear roads | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welwyn Garden City centre | About 4 minutes | 2.1 miles |
| Hatfield town centre | About 8 minutes | 5.7 miles |
| London Luton Airport | About 18 minutes | 12 miles |
| London Stansted Airport | About 47 minutes | 32 miles |
| Heathrow Airport | About 33 minutes | 36 miles |
| Gatwick Airport | About 1 hour 10 minutes | 77 miles |
| London King's Cross | About 39 minutes | 26 miles |
Rush hour takes longer. The office times your pick-up around the traffic when you book, and the price stays the same.
Licensed, vetted and insured
Licensed drivers
Every driver holds a private hire licence and carries their badge in the car, so you always know who is driving you.
Enhanced DBS checks
Drivers are vetted with an enhanced DBS check before they take a single booking, and the checks are kept up to date.
Plated and insured
Each vehicle is tested, plated for private hire and insured to carry passengers, whether it is a saloon or a 16 seater.
Open around the clock
Book online, ring 01707 400400 or email the office. Somebody is on the phones at 4am on a Sunday as much as at noon.
Why locals book with us
The basics, done properly every time.
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Any hour
Early flights, late trains and Sunday-morning appointments are all normal work for the office.
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One fixed price
Quoted before you travel and the same at the end of the journey, whatever the traffic did.
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The right vehicle
From a saloon for two to a 16 seater for the whole party, sized to people and luggage.
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Cashless and simple
Card payment for everyone, or a monthly invoice if your business has an account.
Common questions
How far is Digswell from Luton Airport by taxi?
Around 18 minutes on clear roads, which makes it one of the easier airport runs from this part of Hertfordshire.
Do you do pick-ups at Welwyn North station?
Yes, we collect from and drop at Welwyn North at any hour. Book ahead and your driver will be waiting when your train arrives.
Are you open overnight?
The office runs 24 hours, every day of the year, so a 4am airport run or a late train home is no problem.
What if my flight is late?
Add the flight number when you book. We follow it and send the car for the actual landing time, with no charge for the delay.
How do I pay?
By card, online or in the vehicle. We never take cash. Account customers receive one itemised invoice a month.
Booking a car in Digswell?
Enter the journey, check the fixed fare and book in a minute.
Book online
Rather speak to someone?
The office answers 24 hours a day. Ring and we will arrange it with you there and then.
Call 01707 400400