Taxis in Harpenden
Harpenden sits about 11 minutes from Luton Airport on clear roads, so early flights are easy. Fixed fares from the common, the station and every street.
We accept all major cards and digital payment methods.
Commons, cafes and Thameslink
Harpenden is known for its wide commons, its tree-lined high street and a generous choice of cafes and restaurants. The station is on the Thameslink line, running straight through London to Gatwick and Brighton, which makes the town a favourite with commuters. Rothamsted, among the oldest agricultural research centres anywhere, is based here too. We pick up right across Harpenden, from Batford in the east to Southdown in the south.
Few places in our area are closer to an airport: Luton Airport is roughly 11 minutes from Harpenden on clear roads. Heathrow is around 33 minutes via the M1 and M25, Stansted about 59 and Gatwick close to 1h 09m. For collections we watch the arrivals board, and delays add nothing to the bill.
Early starts at the station and late finishes after dinner on the high street are everyday Harpenden bookings. If you would rather be driven into central London without changing trains, King's Cross is about 43 minutes by car on clear roads.
Where we pick up in Harpenden
Places around Harpenden we collect from, and the drive to the two nearest airports.
| Pick-up | To Luton Airport | To Stansted |
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| Harpenden station | About 13 minutes | About 1 hour |
| Harpenden Memorial Hospital | About 11 minutes | About 1 hour |
| The Eric Morecambe Centre | About 12 minutes | About 59 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 Harpenden
Measured from the centre of Harpenden.
| Destination | On clear roads | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welwyn Garden City centre | About 14 minutes | 8.2 miles |
| Hatfield town centre | About 15 minutes | 8.8 miles |
| London Luton Airport | About 11 minutes | 7.3 miles |
| London Stansted Airport | About 59 minutes | 48 miles |
| Heathrow Airport | About 33 minutes | 34 miles |
| Gatwick Airport | About 1 hour 10 minutes | 76 miles |
| London King's Cross | About 43 minutes | 32 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.
What every fare includes
No surprises between the quote and the drop-off.
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Agreed up front
You see the price before you confirm, and a slow A1(M) or a closed lane does not add to it.
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Flights watched
Give us the flight number on airport pick-ups and the car follows the real landing time.
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Card, never cash
Pay by card when you book or in the car. Business accounts settle by monthly invoice.
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Door to door
Picked up where you are and set down where you need to be, luggage loaded for you.
Common questions
How close is Harpenden to Luton Airport by taxi?
Very close, at roughly 11 minutes on clear roads. The fare is fixed when you book.
Can I get from Harpenden to Heathrow by taxi in under an hour?
On clear roads, yes. The run via the M1 and M25 takes around 33 minutes.
Can I book for someone else?
Yes. Put their name and number in the booking and the driver will contact them directly on the day.
Will the fare change in traffic?
No. The price you accept when you book is the price you pay at the end of the journey.
Can you take a wheelchair?
Our wheelchair car has ramp access for one wheelchair user plus companions. Ask for a quote and tell us about any equipment.
Travelling from Harpenden?
See the price online before you confirm, then choose your vehicle.
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