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Airport Transfers and Airport Taxis Across the UK
Fixed-price airport transfers to 8 major UK airports, with every airport charge included. Book now and we wait 45 minutes free.
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Fantastic experience. Flight was delayed but the driver waited without any issues. Great customer service and reliable company.
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An excellent company to use, super easy to book and drivers showed up on time and were extremely friendly and helpful. Would definately recommend to everyone
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Great company. Absolutely reliable and competitive pricing. Have used a number of times and are my go to transfer to and from Manchester airport
David J
Easy booking process and on-time pickup. Comfortable ride and polite driver. Perfect for airport travel.
Michael T
Used Fastlane for Gatwick Airport transfer. Very smooth journey and excellent communication throughout.
Emily C
Reliable and affordable airport taxi service. Driver helped with luggage and arrived exactly on time.
Daniel H
An excellent company to use, super easy to book and drivers showed up on time and were extremely friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.
Noel D
Great service from start to finish. Booking confirmation was instant and the ride was comfortable.
Fatima K
Professional airport taxi service. Driver tracked my flight and arrived perfectly on time. Very impressed.
Richard P
Clean vehicle, polite driver and smooth journey to the airport. Could not ask for more.
Hannah S
Fastlane Airport Taxis provided a reliable and stress-free transfer. Pricing was transparent and service excellent.
Usman AFastlane Transfers runs pre-booked airport taxis 24/7 to 8 major UK airports. Saloon fares start at £31, fixed when you book. Each airport's drop-off charge is included.
Airport Taxi Fares to Every Major UK Airport
We run airport transfers UK-wide, from any mainland address to the eight airports below. Each fare is our lowest saloon price at that airport.
Our airport taxi transfers are priced when you book and never move after that. Nights, weekends and bank holidays cost no more.
Starting fares at each UK airport
| Airport | Code | Saloon from | Fares, pickup and routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | LHR | £38 | Heathrow airport taxi |
| Gatwick | LGW | £32 | Gatwick airport taxi |
| Stansted | STN | £40 | Stansted airport taxi |
| Luton | LTN | £31 | Luton airport taxi |
| Birmingham | BHX | £31 | Birmingham airport taxi |
| Manchester | MAN | £32 | Manchester airport taxi |
| Liverpool John Lennon | LPL | £45 | Liverpool airport taxi |
| London City | LCY | £35 | London City airport taxi |
Looking for a cheap airport taxi? Luton and Birmingham share our lowest fare, at £31. Gatwick and Manchester follow at £32. A cheap taxi to airport departures at 4am costs the same as one at 4pm.
Need an airport taxi? UK-wide, the booking form above gives you a fixed quote. Our airport taxi fare calculator also prices any mainland UK pickup. Full price lists sit on our Heathrow taxi prices and Gatwick taxi prices pages.
Choose Your Vehicle
Saloon
VW PASSAT, TOYOTA PRIUS OR SIMILAR.
| 1 - 4 | |
| 2 Suitcases & 2 Small Bags |
Business Class
MERCEDES E CLASS, BMW 5 SERIES OR SIMILAR
| 1 - 4 | |
| 2 Suitcases & 2 Small Bags |
Mini Passenger Van 6
VW SHARAN, SEAT ALHAMBRA OR SIMILAR.
| 1 - 5 | |
| 3 Suitcases & 2 Small Bags |
Mini Passenger Van 8
MERCEDES VITO, TOYOTA PROACE OR SIMILAR.
| 1 - 8 | |
| 8 Suitcases & 8 Small Bags |
Four classes cover every group, from one traveller to eight. Every UK airport taxi we send is one of them. Count your people and cases first, then pick the class.
Airport transfer vehicles and what they carry
| Class | People | Cases | Popular with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 1 to 4 | 2 large suitcases and 2 small bags | Solo trips and couples |
| Business Class | 1 to 4 | 2 large suitcases and 2 pieces of hand luggage | Work trips and client collections |
| MPV 6 | 5, or 6 with less luggage | 3 large suitcases for 5 people, or 2 for 6 | Families with a buggy or car seats |
| MPV 8 | Up to 8 | 8 large suitcases and 8 small bags | Groups, sports teams and ski trips |
The class you book is guaranteed. A Business Class booking never turns up as a saloon. Seven of you? Only the MPV 8 seats everyone. Six with big cases? Book the MPV 8 too, so nothing ends up on a lap.
Every Airport Charge Is Already in Your Fare
Every major UK airport we serve now charges cars to stop at the terminal. With us, that charge never reaches you.
Terminal drop-off charges at 8 UK airports
| Airport | Official charge | Time it buys | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | £7 each time a car enters | 10 minutes at most | 10 October 2026 |
| Gatwick | £10 minimum | 10 minutes, then £1 a minute | 14 October 2026 |
| Stansted | £10 | Up to 15 minutes | 20 October 2026 |
| Luton | £9 | Up to 12 minutes | 21 October 2026 |
| Birmingham | £8 | Up to 15 minutes | 21 October 2026 |
| Manchester | £5.50 | 5 minutes | 25 October 2026 |
| Liverpool John Lennon | £7 | Up to 10 minutes | 25 October 2026 |
| London City | £8 | Up to 5 minutes | 25 October 2026 |
Each figure comes from the airport's own page, linked in the table. Charges change often, so we date every check. Your fixed fare covers the drop-off charge and any car park fee when we collect you. Nothing is billed afterwards, and no penalty notice lands on your doormat.
What your fare covers and what costs extra
| Item | Price to you |
|---|---|
| Terminal drop-off charge | In your fare |
| Car park fee when your driver collects you | In your fare |
| Live flight tracking | In your fare |
| Pickup moved for a late landing | In your fare |
| First 45 minutes after you land | Free |
| Each hour of waiting beyond that | £20, pro rata |
| Child seats, birth to 12 years | Free |
| Paying by card | No surcharge |
| Night, weekend and bank holiday trips | No surcharge |
| Cancelling 3 hours or more before pickup | Free |
| Meet and greet with a name board | £20 |
Travelling with children? Our guide to child car seats in taxis shows which seat suits which age.
Pre-Booked Taxi, Black Cab or Uber at Heathrow?
Three ways to leave Heathrow by car, each priced differently. Here's how they compare on the two things travellers ask about most.
Heathrow taxi options compared
| Option | Where you get in | How the price is set |
|---|---|---|
| Fastlane pre-booked taxi | Terminal Parking at T2, T3 and T5. Zone A or Priority Pick-Up at T4. | Fixed when you book, with Heathrow's charges included. |
| Black cab | "The ranks outside each Heathrow terminal." | TfL says you pay "the full fare displayed on the meter". |
| Uber | Uber riders meet their driver in Terminal Parking. | Uber says cost depends on "tolls, city fees, and current demand for rides". |
Where Your Driver Meets You at Each Airport
Each airport sets its own rules for collecting passengers. Our airport taxi service follows them, so you always know where to walk.
Airport pickup points we use
| Airport | Where your driver waits | Where you meet |
|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | Authorised Vehicle Area, Northern Perimeter Road | Terminal Parking at T2, T3 and T5. Zone A or Priority Pick-Up at T4 |
| Gatwick | Express Pick-Up zone for your terminal | The bay your driver texts you |
| Stansted | Mid Stay car park | Green Short Stay car park, a 5 to 8 minute walk |
| Luton | Long Stay Car Park | Pick Up Zone, ground floor of Terminal Car Park 2 |
| Birmingham | Car Park 1 | Car Park 1, about a minute's walk from the terminal |
Pickup details for Manchester, Liverpool and London City sit on each airport's own page, linked in the fares table. Your driver tracks your flight before you land. Running late? Your pickup time moves with the flight, at no cost. The 45 free minutes start when you actually touch down. Want to be met inside? Add meet and greet for £20. Your driver waits in the arrivals hall holding your name, then walks you to the car. Booking an airport pickup for a relative? Add their flight number, and we track it for you. If a flight diverts, we quote a fresh price from the airport it lands at.
Popular Airport Transfer Routes
Here are some routes travellers book often, with fixed saloon fares. Each fare covers the trip in either direction.
Popular airport transfer routes and saloon fares
| Route | Saloon fare | Route guide |
|---|---|---|
| Heathrow and central London | £95 | Heathrow to London taxi |
| Heathrow and Gatwick | £92 | Heathrow to Gatwick taxi |
| Reading and Heathrow | £68 | Reading to Heathrow taxi |
| Gatwick and central London | £106 | Gatwick to London taxi |
| Brighton and Gatwick | £75 | Brighton to Gatwick taxi |
| Milton Keynes and Luton | £54 | Milton Keynes to Luton Airport taxi |
| Central London and Stansted | £108 | London to Stansted Airport taxi |
| Heathrow and Northampton | £124 | Quote in the booking form |
| Stansted and Bedford | £112 | Quote in the booking form |
| Manchester Airport and Liverpool | £82 | Quote in the booking form |
Your route not listed? Our airport transfer service offers door-to-door airport transfers from any mainland UK address. Type yours into the booking form for a fixed quote. Every booking is a private airport transfer, with no strangers and no extra stops. Need an airport run taxi for a 5am flight? Same fare as midday.
Airport Taxi, Uber, Train or Shared Shuttle?
There are four common kinds of airport transport in the UK, plus the pre-booked taxi. Each sets its price in its own way.
How each kind of airport transport is priced
| Option | How the price is set | Door to door? |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked airport taxi | Fixed when you book, with the airport's charges included | Yes |
| Black cab from a rank | Metered. In London, TfL says you pay "the full fare displayed on the meter" | Yes |
| App ride, such as Uber | Uber says cost depends on ride type, trip length, tolls, city fees and current demand | Yes |
| Train | A ticket for each traveller | No. You reach the station and the terminal yourself |
| Shared shuttle | A seat price for each traveller | You share the vehicle, so expect stops for others |
Sources: Uber's Heathrow Airport page and TfL taxi fares (both checked 25 October 2026).
So which costs less? On a quiet day, an app ride may undercut a fixed fare. On a busy one, demand can push it higher. Our price stays where it was when you booked.
A solo traveller living near a fast rail link may pay less by train. For a family, one taxi fare covers everyone, cases included.
Unlike a shuttle, private airport transfers carry only your group. Your driver leaves when you're ready, not when the van is full.
Why pre-book airport taxi journeys at all? Because you know the price and the car before you pack.
A Licensed UK Airport Transfer Company
Fastlane Transfers is an airport transfer company based in Sale, Greater Manchester. We run an airport taxi service UK-wide from there. Here are the facts you can check.
About Fastlane Transfers
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Registered name | Fastlane Transfers Limited |
| Company number | 13231404, an active private limited company |
| Incorporated | 27 February 2021 |
| Head office | 2 Elton Road, Sale M33 4LA |
| Phone | 0161 660 9647 |
| Hours | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Licences | Private hire operator licences with five councils: Trafford, Sefton, Wolverhampton, Uttlesford, and Reigate and Banstead |
| Drivers | Licensed and DBS-checked |
| Reviews | Google 4.8 from 47, Trustpilot 4.8 from 85, Tripadvisor 4.8 from 77 |
| Payment | Card or cash, with no card surcharge. Business accounts on request |
Our company record is public on Companies House (checked 25 October 2026). Some journeys, including those at Luton, run with a partnered licensed private hire operator.
As an airport taxi company, we price every trip before you travel. Each taxi airport transfer then runs at that price, whatever happens on the day.
Looking for an airport cab you can budget for? That's the whole point of booking with us.
Airport Guides
Driving yourself, or collecting someone from arrivals? Our guides explain each airport's charges, pickup points and free options. Every figure links to the airport's own page, with the date we checked it.
- Heathrow drop-off charge guide: what the £7 buys and how to pay it.
- Heathrow drop-off and pick-up points: every terminal, with postcodes.
- Gatwick drop-off charge guide: the £10 charge, the zones and the free option.
- Gatwick pick-up points: North and South Terminal, step by step.
- Stansted drop-off charge guide: Express Set Down and Mid Stay explained.
- Stansted pick-up points: the Green and Blue Short Stay car parks.
- Luton Airport drop-off charge guide: the new £9 charge and the free Long Stay option.
- Luton Airport pick-up points: the Pick Up Zone and how to find it.
- Birmingham Airport drop-off and pick-up guide: Premium Set Down and Car Park 1.
Browse them all on our UK airport travel guides page.
Airport Transfer FAQs
How much is a taxi to the airport?
With us, from £31 in a saloon, at Luton or Birmingham. Heathrow starts at £38, Gatwick at £32 and Stansted at £40. Your fare is fixed when you book and includes the airport's charges.
Which UK airports do you cover?
Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool John Lennon and London City. We run airport taxis UK-wide, collecting from any mainland address.
Are airport transfers cheaper than taxis?
A pre-booked airport transfer is a taxi, booked ahead at a fixed price. The difference is certainty. The fare is set before you travel and can't rise.
Is Uber cheaper than an airport taxi?
Sometimes, on a quiet day. Uber says its cost depends on demand, tolls and city fees, so busy times can cost more. Our fare is fixed at booking and covers every airport charge.
Is it cheaper to book an airport taxi in advance?
It's more predictable. Booking ahead locks your fare, so demand on the day can't change it. We add no surge, no night premium and no card surcharge.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Nothing extra to pay. Your driver tracks the flight and moves your pickup to match. Your 45 free minutes start when you actually land, then waiting costs £20 an hour, pro rata.
Do I pay the drop-off charge at the airport?
No. Every UK airport we serve charges cars to stop at the terminal. Charges run from £5.50 at Manchester to £10 at Gatwick and Stansted. With us, that charge is already in your fare.
Can I book a taxi for an early-morning flight?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day of the year. A 4am pickup costs the same as one in the afternoon.
Do you provide child seats?
Yes, free of charge, for children from birth to 12 years. Add each child's age when you book.
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes. Cancelling is free up to 3 hours before your pickup time.
One fixed fare to 8 UK airports, 24 hours a day.
Book your airport transfer online or call 0161 660 9647.
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