University taxis from Welwyn Garden City & Hatfield
Rides to College Lane and de Havilland, moving-in days at universities across England, open days and airport runs, with the fare fixed before you travel.
We accept all major cards and digital payment methods.
Student and university journeys
College Lane is roughly seven minutes from Welwyn Garden City, and we run to both University of Hertfordshire campuses at any hour. On moving-in day or at the end of term, an estate or MPV+ fits the boxes and suitcases in one go.
Visiting for an open day, or flying in to start your course? We track arrivals at Heathrow, Stansted and Luton Airport.
Drive times to universities
Measured on clear roads from the centre of Welwyn Garden City.
| University | From Welwyn Garden City | Distance |
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| University of Hertfordshire, College Lane | About 7 minutes | 4.0 miles |
| UCL, Bloomsbury | About 39 minutes | 24 miles |
| University of Cambridge | About 45 minutes | 39 miles |
| University of Oxford | About 1 hour 5 minutes | 67 miles |
| University of Warwick | About 1 hour 20 minutes | 86 miles |
| University of Nottingham | About 1 hour 45 minutes | 115 miles |
| University of Birmingham | About 1 hour 45 minutes | 110 miles |
| University of Bristol | About 2 hours | 132 miles |
| University of Leeds | About 2 hours 40 minutes | 174 miles |
| University of Exeter | About 3 hours | 189 miles |
Times assume quiet roads. Moving-in weekends get busy, so we plan your departure with that in mind and leave room to unload.
Pick the right vehicle
A saloon for a quick station run, a minibus for the whole party, or something smarter for the big day.
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Executive & luxury
Executive Class
- 4 passengers
- 2 suitcases
- 2 pieces of hand luggage
- Details
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Groups
16 Seater Minibus
- 16 passengers
- 15 suitcases
- 5 pieces of hand luggage
- Details
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Executive & luxury
Luxury 7 Seater
- 6 passengers
- 4 suitcases
- 2 pieces of hand luggage
- Details
What the fare includes
Useful extras for students and parents, at no added cost.
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Arrivals tracked
International students landing at Heathrow, Gatwick or Stansted: share the flight number and a late landing adds no waiting charge.
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Space for a term's kit
The MPV+ takes four large cases and the estate three, so most student moves fit in a single trip.
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Price set before you go
A long run to Bristol or Exeter is quoted up front and stays the same whatever the motorway does.
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Card, never cash
Each journey is settled by card. Schools and organisations with a business account get a monthly invoice.
Drivers parents can trust
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.
Student travel questions
Can you take me to university and collect me at the end of term?
Yes. Give us both dates when you book and the trip home will be arranged well in advance.
Can you meet a late-night flight?
Yes. We operate around the clock, 365 days a year, and follow your flight, so landing in the small hours is fine.
How are fares paid?
By card, as we are fully cashless. Organisations with a business account can be invoiced monthly instead.
Will all my belongings fit?
For a typical move the estate takes three large cases and the MPV+ four. Bigger loads, or a few friends moving together, suit the 8 seater minibus.
Want to talk it over?
Parents and students can phone at any hour and the office will set everything up.
Call 01707 400400