St James’s, the district around St James’s Palace, Pall Mall, Jermyn Street and St James’s Square, is full of hotels, private members’ clubs and offices whose guests often need an airport car. Esskay Cars takes you from any St James’s address to Heathrow from £80 and to Gatwick from £99 in a saloon, at a fixed price. The driver collects you from the hotel lobby or the front door, and you know the full cost before you set off.
Quick answers
- St James’s to Heathrow? From £80 in a saloon.
- St James’s to Gatwick? From £99.
- Executive car? Mercedes E-Class to Heathrow £100.
- Hotel lobby pick-up? Yes.
- Journey time to Heathrow? About 45 to 75 minutes.
How much is a taxi from St James’s to the airports?
A saloon costs from £80 to Heathrow and from £99 to Gatwick.
| St James’s to | Saloon | Estate | Executive (E-Class) | People carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | £80 | £89 | £100 | £100 |
| Gatwick | £99 | £109 | £125 | £125 |
| London City | £68 | £74 | £83 | £83 |
| Stansted | £110 | £125 | £149 | £147 |
| Luton | £103 | £116 | £138 | £137 |
Prices from our booking system, checked in October 2026, based on the nearest priced area in SW1. Enter your exact address for your quote.
How long does it take to get from St James’s to Heathrow?
About 45 to 75 minutes, depending on traffic through Knightsbridge and west London.
The usual route runs along Piccadilly and through Hyde Park Corner, then out on the A4 and M4. Weekday mornings and Friday afternoons are the busiest times. To Gatwick, allow an hour to an hour and a half, heading south over the river and down the A23 or M23.
Do you collect from hotels and clubs in St James’s?
Yes. The driver meets you at the hotel lobby or at the front entrance of a club or office.
Many St James’s streets are narrow and busy, with limited stopping space. Our drivers stop where it is safe and close to your door. Add the venue name to the booking, and any notes about which entrance to use.
Is an executive car available from St James’s?
Yes. The Mercedes E-Class costs £100 to Heathrow, and the V-Class £153.
Executive cars are a popular choice for guests of the area’s hotels and clubs. See Heathrow executive car service for more.
When should I leave St James’s for my flight?
For Heathrow, leave about three and a half hours before a long-haul flight. For Gatwick, about three hours before a European flight.
That allows for central London traffic, check-in and security. Allow more on weekday afternoons.
Can I be met at the airport and brought to St James’s?
Yes. The driver meets you in arrivals with a name board and brings you to your hotel or address.
The fare is the same fixed price in both directions. The driver tracks your flight and waits if it is delayed.
Do you run airport taxis from St James’s at night?
Yes. We work 24 hours a day, every day, at the same fixed fares.
An early flight from Heathrow or Gatwick can mean leaving St James’s at 3am or 4am. The driver will be at the door at the agreed time.
Do you also offer sightseeing trips from St James’s?
Yes. For London tours starting at St James’s Palace, see our St James’s Palace to London tours page.
This page covers airport transfers only.
Which airport is best from St James’s?
Heathrow is the closest major airport, about 15 miles west. London City is nearer for short European business flights, and Gatwick and Stansted are further out.
If your airline flies from more than one airport, the shorter, cheaper taxi trip is usually Heathrow or London City. For holiday flights from Gatwick, allow the extra time for the drive south.
Can we stop on the way to the airport?
Yes. Add a stop, for example to collect a colleague in Mayfair or drop off keys, and the fixed price updates.
Short stops in central London add only a few minutes, but leave extra time if your flight is in the rush hour.
Do you take groups from St James’s to the airports?
Yes. People carriers, 8-seaters and minibuses are available for groups and families.
The 8-seater to Heathrow costs £126 for the whole vehicle. For groups of up to 16, see Heathrow minibus hire.
Which streets do you cover in St James’s?
All of them, including Pall Mall, Jermyn Street, St James’s Street, King Street, Duke Street, St James’s Square, Piccadilly and The Mall.
We also collect from the streets around Green Park, Haymarket and Waterloo Place, and from neighbouring Mayfair and Westminster. Give us the exact address or building name, and the driver will come to the right door.
What is the best time to leave St James’s for Heathrow?
Avoid the weekday morning peak from about 7:30am to 9:30am and the evening peak from about 4pm to 7pm if you can.
Outside those times, the drive is often under an hour. Early mornings at weekends are the quickest of all. If you must travel at peak time, leave extra time and tell us your flight time, so we can suggest a pick-up.
Can you collect guests from a private members’ club?
Yes. Give us the club name and the entrance to use, and the driver will wait discreetly outside.
Many clubs in St James’s have a doorman who can let the driver know when you are ready. If you would like the driver to wait at a set time, add it to the booking notes.
Do you cover journeys from St James’s to the cruise ports?
Yes. We run from central London to Southampton, Dover, Portsmouth and Harwich.
Port transfers are long journeys, so allow plenty of time before boarding closes. Enter the port in the booker for a fixed price.
How much luggage can I bring?
A saloon takes three large cases, an estate four, a people carrier five and the 8-seater eight. The E-Class takes two.
If you are travelling with a lot of luggage after a long stay in London, choose an estate or people carrier so everything fits comfortably.
Can I book for a guest staying in St James’s?
Yes. Add the guest’s name and mobile number to the booking, and the driver will meet them at the hotel.
This is useful for companies booking cars for visiting clients, or for hotels arranging transport for their guests.
Is a taxi better than the train from St James’s?
For heavy luggage, early flights or groups, yes. Green Park station is close, but getting to Heathrow by Tube means the Piccadilly line with your bags, and Gatwick means a trip to Victoria first.
For one person with a small bag at a quiet time, the Tube or the Elizabeth line can work well. For everyone else, a car from the door is quicker and less effort, and the fare is fixed.
Can I share the taxi with others from the same hotel?
Yes. The fare is per vehicle, so sharing brings the cost per person down.
Four people in an estate to Heathrow pay £89 between them, about £22 each.
What if my plans change?
Call or WhatsApp us with the new time or date, and we will update the booking.
Use 0207 8400 344 or 020 3355 8186. We confirm the new details with you once the change is made.
How do I book a taxi from St James’s to the airport?
Enter your St James’s address and the airport in the booking form at the top of this page, then confirm the fixed fare.
Or call 0207 8400 344 or WhatsApp 020 3355 8186. See also Heathrow to London taxi.
St James’s airport taxi: common questions
How much is a taxi from St James’s to Heathrow?
From £80 in a saloon.
How much is a taxi from St James’s to Gatwick?
From £99 in a saloon.
How long is the drive from St James’s to Heathrow?
About 45 to 75 minutes.
Do you collect from St James’s hotels?
Yes, from the lobby or front entrance.
Is there an executive option?
Yes, the Mercedes E-Class and V-Class.
Do you run at night?
Yes, 24 hours a day.
