# Taxi from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Covent Garden

A taxi from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Covent Garden costs about £93.00 on a weekday and £100.20 at night (17.5 mi, about 54 min). From the official London taxi tariff in force since 25 April 2026, checked 31 October 2026.

Worked out from the London tariff in force from 25 April 2026. Status: Verified. 17.5 mi, about 54 min by the quickest road route.

Usually via M4, West Cromwell Road (A4) and Long Acre (B402). Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.

## Through the day

| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytime (Tuesday 12:00) | £93.00 | £88.00–£97.40 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hour (Tuesday 17:30) | £93.00 | £88.00–£97.40 | Only the traffic |
| Night (Tuesday 23:30) | £100.20 | £95.00–£105.00 | Tariff 3 |
| Weekend afternoon (Saturday 14:00) | £98.40 | £93.20–£103.00 | Tariff 2 |

## Weekday daytime, line by line

- Pick-up charge, Tariff 1, includes the first 155.8 m or 33.6 s: £4.40 ([source](https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/taxis-and-minicabs/taxi-fares/tariffs))
- Tariff 1: 5.03 mi, 7.4 min in slow traffic: £26.06 ([source](https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/taxis-and-minicabs/taxi-fares/tariffs))
- Tariff 4 (over about 6 miles): 9.78 mi, 14.4 min in slow traffic: £61.23 ([source](https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/taxis-and-minicabs/taxi-fares/tariffs))
- Included in the pick-up charge: −£0.40 ([source](https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/taxis-and-minicabs/taxi-fares/tariffs))
- Meter steps of 0.20 (a started step counts): £0.11 ([source](https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/taxis-and-minicabs/taxi-fares/tariffs))
- Heathrow taxi rank extra: £1.60 ([source](https://content.tfl.gov.uk/taxi-fare-card-2026.pdf))
- Total, typical traffic: £93.00

## Where you start and end

- **Pick-up: Heathrow Airport (LHR).** Taxis wait at the ranks outside Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5. Heathrow is inside Greater London, so the trip into the city runs on the meter.
- **Drop-off: Covent Garden.** The market square and theatre district between Leicester Square and the Strand. Many streets around the piazza are pedestrian, so the cab may stop a short walk away.

## About this trip

### How much is a taxi from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Covent Garden?

About £93.00 on a weekday in the daytime, £88.00 to £97.40 depending on traffic, for 17.5 mi (about 54 min).

### Is it a flat fare or the meter?

The meter: £4.40 to start, then £4.13 per mile.

### Which surcharges apply?

On a weekday in the daytime: Heathrow taxi rank extra £1.60.

### Does the time of day change the fare?

Weekday rush hour: about £93.00; Night: about £100.20; Weekend afternoon: about £98.40.

## Zones and charges on this trip

Covent Garden is in Greater London.

| Charge | On this trip | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Heathrow taxi rank extra | Yes, £1.60 | Trips starting at Heathrow Airport |
| Airport terminal drop-off charge (Heathrow, London City) | No | Trips ending at Heathrow Airport or London City Airport |

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The full tariff: [London taxi fares](https://taxifare.org/gb/london/index.md)

To cite this page: Taxi from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Covent Garden, TaxiFare, https://taxifare.org/gb/london/heathrow-to-covent-garden/ (checked 31 October 2026)