Airport Transfers from Kensington
Fixed-price transfers from Kensington hotels and homes to Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London City. Under half an hour to Heathrow outside rush hour.
Your Airport Transfer from Kensington
Kensington is home to some of London's best-known hotels, from the Royal Garden Hotel beside Kensington Gardens to The Milestone on Kensington Court and the Copthorne Tara just off Kensington High Street. Wherever you're staying, we collect you from the entrance and drive you straight to your terminal at a price fixed when you book.
It's also one of the quickest parts of London for Heathrow: about 13 miles along the A4 Cromwell Road and the M4, usually 26 minutes outside rush hour. Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London City are all covered too.
Postcodes we cover: W8 (Kensington High Street, Kensington Church Street, Kensington Court), W14 (Olympia) and the edges of SW7 and W11.
Fixed Prices from Kensington to Every London Airport
Fixed one-way fares to the airport from High Street Kensington station (W8), including VAT, tolls and airport drop-off charges. Your exact price depends on your address — get it instantly here.
| Airport | Saloon | Estate | MPV | Executive Saloon | Executive MPV | 8 Seater Minibus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow LHR 13 miles · about 26 min | £44 | £52 | £57 | £84 | £99 | £97 |
| Gatwick LGW 53 miles · about 67 min | £142 | £148 | £195 | £301 | £354 | £354 |
| Stansted STN 48 miles · about 82 min | £131 | £139 | £180 | £276 | £324 | £324 |
| Luton LTN 36 miles · about 55 min | £100 | £108 | £137 | £209 | £245 | £245 |
| London City LCY 12 miles · about 58 min | £43 | £51 | £55 | £79 | £91 | £91 |
Journey times are typical outside rush hour. Collections from the airport can cost a little more to cover airport parking charges. Meet & Greet is included with the Executive Saloon, Executive MPV and 8 Seater Minibus, and optional on other vehicles.
Hotel Pickups in Kensington
Staying in Kensington? Our drivers collect from every hotel in the area, including:
- Royal Garden Hotel — Kensington High Street
- The Milestone Hotel & Residences — Kensington Court
- Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington — Scarsdale Place
- Holiday Inn London Kensington High Street — Wrights Lane
- The Park City Grand Plaza Kensington — Lexham Gardens
- Mercure London Kensington — Lexham Gardens
- Hilton London Olympia — Kensington High Street, W14
Your driver meets you at reception or the main entrance. Hotel names are listed to help you find us; we are not affiliated with these hotels.
Stations and Landmarks in Kensington
Stations in Kensington
- High Street Kensington — Circle and District lines
- Kensington (Olympia) — London Overground and Southern
- Notting Hill Gate — Central, Circle and District lines
- Holland Park — Central line
- Gloucester Road — Circle, District and Piccadilly lines
We can collect you from any station — just enter it as your pickup address.
Landmarks in Kensington
- Kensington Palace — royal residence in Kensington Gardens
- Kensington Gardens — the royal park next to Hyde Park
- Holland Park — park and gardens just off Kensington High Street
- Design Museum — on Kensington High Street
- Olympia London — exhibition centre in W14
- Royal Albert Hall — concert hall on Kensington Gore
- South Kensington museums — Natural History, Science and V&A museums
Good to Know When Travelling from Kensington
- No Congestion Charge: Kensington (W8) is outside the central London charging zone, so nothing is added to your fare.
- Route to Heathrow: the A4 Cromwell Road becomes the M4 at Chiswick, usually 26 minutes outside rush hour.
- Hotel pickups: give us your hotel name when you book and your driver will meet you at reception or the main entrance.
Why Book with Direct Airport
- Fixed price agreed when you book — no surge, no meter
- Flight tracking, with 45 minutes free waiting after landing
- TfL-licensed, DBS-checked drivers
- Open 24/7, including early flights and bank holidays
- Pay online by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay
Kensington Airport Transfer FAQs
How long does it take to get from Kensington to Heathrow?
About 26 minutes for the 13 miles from High Street Kensington outside rush hour. Allow extra time on weekday mornings and evenings.
How much is a taxi from Kensington to Heathrow?
From High Street Kensington, a saloon to Heathrow is £44, an MPV £57 and an Executive Saloon £84, all fixed and including VAT. Your exact price depends on your address — get it instantly on our booking page.
Is the Congestion Charge added for Kensington pickups?
No. Kensington is outside the central London Congestion Charge zone, so there is no charge on your fare.
Can you collect me from my hotel in Kensington?
Yes. We collect from every Kensington hotel, including the Royal Garden Hotel, The Milestone, the Copthorne Tara, Holiday Inn Kensington High Street and Hilton London Olympia. Add your hotel name when you book.
We also cover nearby areas:
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"From" prices are the lowest fixed fare from High Street Kensington station (W8) to any London airport.
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