Dartford Taxi – Local, Airport & Cruise Transfers
Taxi On The Go is a pre-booked private hire firm based on Muir Drive in Dartford, DA1. We cover every postcode from Crayford to Longfield, run to all five London airports and the cruise ports, and every fare is fixed before the car turns up. See our full price list or get a quote in a minute on WhatsApp.
Taxi On The Go is a licensed, pre-booked taxi firm based in Dartford DA1. Local fares start from £12 (Bluewater) and £14 (Ebbsfleet), Gatwick from £75, Heathrow from £95, Dover cruise port from £85. Fixed prices, no meter, no surge, 24/7. Book online, by phone on 020 8888 9988, or on WhatsApp.
Dartford taxi fares – local and airport
These are guide prices for a standard saloon from Dartford town centre (DA1), one way, with the Dart Charge, ULEZ and airport drop-off fees already built in where they apply. Your exact price depends on your postcode and the vehicle you pick, and we confirm it in writing before the car is dispatched.
| Journey | Fixed fare (from) | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Dartford → Bluewater Greenhithe DA9 | £12 | 8–12 min |
| Dartford → Ebbsfleet International HS1 station | £14 | 10 min |
| Dartford → Bexleyheath DA6/DA7 | £16 | 15–20 min |
| Dartford → Gravesend DA11/DA12 | £18 | 20–25 min |
| Dartford → Sidcup DA14/DA15 | £20 | 20–25 min |
| Dartford → Tilbury cruise terminal via Dartford Crossing | £30 | 15–25 min |
| Dartford → London City Airport via A2/A102 | £45 | 30–50 min |
| Dartford → Central London Zone 1 | £50 | 40–70 min |
| Dartford → Gatwick North or South | £75 | 45–70 min |
| Dartford → Stansted | £80 | 55–80 min |
| Dartford → Dover cruise terminal Western Docks | £85 | 60–80 min |
| Dartford → Heathrow T2, T3, T4, T5 | £95 | 60–90 min |
Guide fares for a standard saloon (4 passengers, 2 large cases). 6-seat MPV roughly +25%, 8-seat minibus roughly +50%. Dartford Crossing charge, ULEZ and airport drop-off fees are included where the route needs them. No booking fee, no card surcharge, no surge pricing.
Local journeys around Dartford and what they cost
Most of our day-to-day work is short hops inside Dartford and the villages around it. The prices below are for a saloon from the town centre; if you live out towards Wilmington, Stone or Sutton-at-Hone the figure moves a pound or two either way.
Dartford station
From £8 from most DA1 addresses. Southeastern trains reach Victoria, Charing Cross and Cannon Street in around 40 minutes, so an early car to the station is one of our most common bookings. We drop on the Home Gardens side unless you ask otherwise.
Darent Valley Hospital
From £9 from the town centre. We run patients, visitors and staff to Darent Valley in DA2 around the clock, and we can wait if you have a short appointment. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available on request – see our accessible taxi page.
Bluewater
From £12. About three miles down the A2 to Greenhithe, DA9. We collect from a named car park entrance so you are not walking round the perimeter with bags. Details on our Bluewater taxi page.
Ebbsfleet International
From £14. Ten minutes door to door, and worth it when the HS1 to St Pancras takes 17 minutes. We meet arriving passengers at the station forecourt – more on our Ebbsfleet taxi page.
Orchard Theatre
From £7 within Dartford. We know when shows come out, so if you book for the end of a performance the driver will be on Home Gardens as the doors open rather than stuck in the queue on the one-way system.
Princes Park
From £8. Dartford FC home games and events at Princes Park on Grassbanks. Book the return before kick-off and we will have a car waiting at the Darenth Road side at the final whistle.
Postcodes and areas we cover from Dartford
Being based on Muir Drive means a car is usually only a few minutes from anywhere in DA1 or DA2. Beyond that, we cover the whole of the Dartford borough and the neighbouring parts of Kent and south-east London every day.
- DA1 – Dartford town centre, Crayford, Temple Hill, West Hill, Dartford Heath and the Bridge development by the Crossing.
- DA2 – Darent Valley Hospital, Wilmington, Joydens Wood, Stone, Bean and the Crossways business park.
- DA3 – Longfield, New Barn, Hartley and the villages along the A2 towards Meopham.
- DA4 – Sutton-at-Hone, Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth.
- DA9 / DA10 – Greenhithe, Bluewater, Swanscombe and Ebbsfleet.
- Bexley borough – Bexleyheath, Sidcup, Welling and Erith, covered on our Bexleyheath & Bexley taxi page.
- Gravesend DA11 / DA12 – including the station and the Tilbury ferry, covered on our Gravesend taxi page.
- BR8 / BR1 – Hextable, Swanley and Bromley.
If your postcode is not listed, send it over anyway. We quote to and from anywhere in the UK, and longer trips are priced on our long distance page. Journeys that start outside our home patch – say a return pickup from Heathrow – are priced the same as the outbound leg, so a round trip is simply two fixed fares.
What a Dartford taxi from us actually covers
Airport transfers
Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London City, out and back. Every airport pickup includes flight tracking and 45 minutes of free waiting after landing, so a late arrival does not cost you extra. See airport transfers or the route pages: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City.
Cruise transfers
Dover Western Docks from £85, Southampton from £150, and Tilbury from £30 – the closest port to Dartford. Bring the luggage a cruise needs; we will send an estate or MPV if the boot count says so. Route pages: Dover, Southampton, Tilbury.
Station runs
Dartford, Ebbsfleet, Greenhithe, Stone Crossing and Gravesend stations locally, plus St Pancras, King's Cross, Euston and Paddington for onward long-distance trains. Our Dartford to Central London page covers the London end.
Corporate accounts
Monthly invoicing, named drivers for regulars, and the executive Mercedes E-Class or V-Class when the client matters. Crossways, The Bridge and the Bluewater office parks all use us. Details on corporate travel.
Nights out
Bluewater cinema, the Orchard, Bromley, Greenwich, the O2 or a night in town. Pre-book the return and the price is the same at 2am as it is at 2pm – no surge. More on our late-night taxi page.
School and hospital runs
Regular school contracts, Darent Valley appointments, Queen Mary's Sidcup, Medway Maritime and the London hospitals. All drivers are DBS-checked and child seats are free when you ask for them at booking.
Choose the right car for the job
We do not send whatever happens to be nearest. When you book you tell us how many people and how many bags, and we allocate a vehicle that fits with room to spare.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 4 | 2 large cases + hand luggage | Local trips, couples to the airport, station runs |
| Estate | 4 | 3–4 large cases | Families with cruise luggage, golf bags, buggies |
| 6-seat MPV | 6 | 4–5 large cases | Family holidays, small groups; roughly +25% on saloon fare |
| 8-seat minibus | 8 | 8 large cases | Group airport runs, stag and hen trips, sports teams; roughly +50% |
| Executive Mercedes E/V-Class | 3 / 6 | 2 / 5 large cases | Business travel, weddings, clients you want to impress |
Every car is licensed private hire, fully insured for hire and reward, and cleaned between jobs. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available with notice. If you are more than eight, we split the party across two cars and still price it as one job – see group and minibus transfers.
Why a local pre-booked firm beats an app in Dartford
Ride-hail apps work well enough in Zone 1. In Dartford they are patchy. Coverage thins out after 10pm, a 5am airport request often gets cancelled twice before someone accepts it, and the price jumps whenever it rains, the Crossing closes or a show ends at the Orchard.
- The price is fixed in advance. You get a number in writing before the car is booked. It does not change with traffic, weather or demand, and the Dart Charge and ULEZ are already inside it.
- The car is actually coming. A pre-booked job is assigned to a named driver the evening before. You are not waiting to see if anyone accepts.
- We are based here. Our drivers know that the A2 backs up at the Bean interchange on Saturday mornings, that the QEII bridge shuts in high winds, and which Bluewater car park is nearest the shop you are visiting.
- Airport pickups are done properly. Flight tracking, 45 minutes free waiting after landing, and a name board in arrivals on request. See meet and greet.
- You can pay how you like. Card, cash, or a business invoice. No booking fee, no card surcharge.
- Someone answers the phone. A real person on 020 8888 9988, day or night, who can move a booking or add a stop without a support ticket.
If you want to compare, our price list is public. The fares are the fares whether you book for tomorrow or for six months away.
How to book a taxi in Dartford
Tell us the job
Pickup address, destination, date and time, number of passengers and bags. Use the online form, WhatsApp or call 020 8888 9988.
Get a fixed price
We reply with one figure that includes tolls, the Crossing and any airport drop-off fee. Accept it and the job is in the diary.
Driver assigned
You receive the driver's name, vehicle and registration before pickup. For airport collections we track the flight and adjust automatically.
Door to door
The car arrives at the agreed time with 15 minutes of free waiting at home. Pay the driver by card or cash, or have it added to your account.
Every booking includes
- A fixed fare agreed before you travel
- Dart Charge, ULEZ and airport drop-off fees included where relevant
- Licensed, insured, DBS-checked local driver
- 15 minutes free waiting at home, 45 minutes at airport arrivals
- Flight tracking on every airport pickup
- Free child seats on request
- Card, cash or business invoice – no card surcharge
- No booking fee and no surge pricing, 24/7
Dartford taxi — questions people ask
How much is a taxi in Dartford?
Short trips inside Dartford start from around £7, the station from £8, Darent Valley Hospital from £9, Bluewater from £12 and Ebbsfleet International from £14. Every fare is a fixed price for a saloon and is confirmed before the car is sent. Larger vehicles cost roughly 25% more for a 6-seater and 50% more for an 8-seater.
How much is a taxi from Dartford to Heathrow?
From £95 for a saloon, one way, including the Dart Charge and the £6 Heathrow drop-off fee. The journey is about 50 miles and takes 60 to 90 minutes depending on the time of day. Full detail on our Dartford to Heathrow taxi page.
How much is a taxi from Dartford to Gatwick?
From £75 for a saloon, one way, via the M25 from Junction 2 to Junction 7. Allow 45 to 70 minutes. Gatwick's £7 drop-off charge is already included. See our Dartford to Gatwick page for pickup areas and timings.
Do you do 24-hour taxis in Dartford?
Yes. We run every hour of every day, including Christmas and New Year, at the same fixed prices. Early airport runs from 3am and late collections from the Orchard, Bluewater or London are everyday work for us. Book ahead for anything before 6am so the driver is allocated the night before.
Can I book a Dartford taxi online?
Yes. Use the online booking form and you get a fixed quote back, usually within a few minutes. WhatsApp to 020 8888 9988 works the same way if you prefer to send a message.
Is the Dartford Crossing charge included in the fare?
Yes, whenever the route crosses the river. The Dart Charge is £2.50 for cars each way and we build it into the quote for Stansted, Luton, Tilbury and anywhere north of the Thames. You will not be asked for it separately.
Do you have taxis with child seats in Dartford?
We do. Tell us the ages of the children when you book and we fit the right seats free of charge. This applies to local runs, school contracts and airport transfers alike.
Can I get a taxi from Dartford to Bluewater late at night?
Yes. Bluewater journeys are from £12 at any hour. Book the return when you set off and tell us which entrance you will be at – we will confirm the exact pickup point so you are not searching the car parks after the cinema.
Do you take card payments?
Every driver takes card, contactless and cash. There is no surcharge for paying by card. Businesses can open an account and receive one monthly invoice covering all journeys.
Are you a black cab or private hire?
Taxi On The Go is licensed private hire, which means every journey is pre-booked with a price agreed in advance. We cannot be hailed on the street and we do not use a meter, so the fare you are quoted is the fare you pay.