Wheathampstead Taxis
Village pick-ups beside the River Lea, with Luton Airport around 15 minutes on clear roads and every fare fixed in advance.
We accept all major cards and digital payment methods.
A riverside village with good links
Wheathampstead sits on the River Lea between St Albans and Harpenden, with a historic high street, a mill and a good spread of pubs. The village has no railway station of its own, so a taxi is often the simplest way to reach a train. Devil's Dyke, an ancient earthwork, lies on the edge of the village, and Shaw's Corner, George Bernard Shaw's former home at Ayot St Lawrence, is a short drive through the lanes.
From the village centre, Luton Airport is only about 15 minutes away on clear roads. Heathrow is around 34 minutes, Stansted near 51 minutes and Gatwick about 1h 10m. Inbound flights are watched in real time, and you pay the agreed fare even if the plane is late.
With no station in the village, many residents book a ride to Harpenden or St Albans for the Thameslink, or to Welwyn Garden City, about seven minutes away. It is also an easy choice for a night out in St Albans.
Drive times from Wheathampstead
Measured from the centre of Wheathampstead.
| Destination | On clear roads | Distance |
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| Welwyn Garden City centre | About 7 minutes | 4.7 miles |
| Hatfield town centre | About 8 minutes | 5.3 miles |
| London Luton Airport | About 15 minutes | 8.9 miles |
| London Stansted Airport | About 51 minutes | 38 miles |
| Heathrow Airport | About 34 minutes | 31 miles |
| Gatwick Airport | About 1 hour 10 minutes | 72 miles |
| London King's Cross | About 40 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 long is a taxi from Wheathampstead to Luton Airport?
About 15 minutes on clear roads from the village centre. That price is locked in at booking.
Can you take me from Wheathampstead to Shaw's Corner?
Yes. Ayot St Lawrence is a short drive along the country lanes, and we can arrange a return pick-up for when your visit ends.
Can I pay in cash?
No — we are completely cashless. Pay by card when you book or in the car; business accounts are invoiced monthly.
Is the price fixed?
Yes. You see the fare before you confirm, and it stays the same even if the roads are slow.
Do you have bigger vehicles?
Yes: an estate or MPV+ for extra luggage, and 8 or 16 seater minibuses for groups. Our fleet page lists what each one carries.
Travelling from Wheathampstead?
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