Taxis in St Albans
Rides across St Albans, from the cathedral to the City station, with Luton Airport about 17 minutes on clear roads and a set fare.
We accept all major cards and digital payment methods.
A cathedral city with deep roots
St Albans is a cathedral city with Roman roots: the remains of Verulamium lie in the park below the cathedral, which towers over the city centre. The market fills St Peter's Street on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and there are pubs, restaurants and independent shops throughout. St Albans City station has frequent Thameslink trains, while the Abbey station serves the branch line to Watford. A1 Taxis has its main office in the city.
Airport runs from St Albans are quick. Luton Airport is roughly 17 minutes on clear roads and Heathrow only about 26 minutes. Stansted takes around 51 minutes, and Gatwick is near 1h 02m. We track inbound flights, so a delay will not cost you extra.
Evenings in St Albans often end with a ride home from a restaurant on St Peter's Street or George Street, and the City station sees plenty of early morning pick-ups. King's Cross is about 36 minutes by road on clear days.
Where we pick up in St Albans
Places around St Albans we collect from, and the drive to the two nearest airports.
| Pick-up | To Luton Airport | To Stansted |
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| St Albans City station | About 18 minutes | About 51 minutes |
| St Albans Abbey station | About 17 minutes | About 51 minutes |
| The Alban Arena | About 18 minutes | About 51 minutes |
| Christopher Place | About 17 minutes | About 52 minutes |
| St Albans City Football Club | About 20 minutes | About 53 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 St Albans
Measured from the centre of St Albans.
| Destination | On clear roads | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welwyn Garden City centre | About 13 minutes | 9.5 miles |
| Hatfield town centre | About 11 minutes | 7.2 miles |
| London Luton Airport | About 17 minutes | 13 miles |
| London Stansted Airport | About 51 minutes | 44 miles |
| Heathrow Airport | About 26 minutes | 26 miles |
| Gatwick Airport | About 1 hour | 68 miles |
| London King's Cross | About 36 minutes | 24 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 long is a taxi from St Albans to Heathrow?
Around 26 minutes on clear roads. You agree a fixed fare before you travel.
Do you cover St Albans Abbey station as well as St Albans City?
Yes. We pick up and drop off at both stations at any hour.
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 St Albans?
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