Kew Taxi
A2B Radio Cars provides licensed taxis, minicabs, and minibuses across Kew and North Sheen (TW9), available 24 hours a day on 020 8569 4040. There's no taxi rank at Kew Gardens station or in Kew Green, so journeys are pre-booked rather than hailed. Fares are fixed and confirmed before you travel. Heathrow Airport is approximately 20 minutes away by road.
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Is there a taxi rank at Kew Gardens?
No. Neither Kew Gardens station nor North Sheen station has a rank, and there's nothing outside the Royal Botanic Gardens' main gates either. On a busy visitor day this catches people out, since it's easy to assume a UNESCO World Heritage site this well known would have taxis waiting. It doesn't, so pre-booking or calling once you're ready to leave is the normal approach here.
Tell us your specific pickup point when you call: Kew Green, the Lion Gate or Victoria Gate entrances to the gardens, near Kew Bridge, or the residential streets around North Sheen station and Manor Road. Kew Road gets heavy with visitor traffic on weekends and during school holidays, and our drivers route around it when they can.
How do I book a taxi or minicab in Kew?
Three steps. Call 020 8569 4040 or book online with your pickup point and destination. We confirm a fixed price before the car is dispatched, no meter, no surge pricing. You track the driver's approach and pay by cash, card in the app, or on account if you book regularly.
Every driver working Kew and North Sheen for us holds a current TfL Public Carriage Office licence and has passed an enhanced DBS check, checked before assignment, not just at sign-up.
Vehicles available for Kew and North Sheen pickups:
| Vehicle | Best for |
|---|---|
| Saloon | Solo trips, station runs, short local journeys |
| Estate | Extra luggage, useful after a day at the gardens |
| MPV | Families or small groups with cases |
| Minibus | Larger groups, see below |
When do people in Kew book a minibus instead of a car?
Most often for tour and visitor groups heading to Kew Gardens, for wedding parties, and for airport departures where luggage takes up as much room as passengers. One minibus keeps a group of six to eight together in a single booking rather than splitting them across separate cars arriving at different times. Give us numbers and luggage when you call and we'll send a vehicle sized to the actual job.
Do you offer a school run taxi service in Kew?
Yes. Kew and North Sheen have a good spread of primary schools close together, including Unicorn School, Broomfield House, Kew College, Kew Riverside, and Kew Green Prep, and plenty of parents book us for the regular run rather than managing it themselves every day, particularly on mornings when Kew Road backs up with visitor traffic heading for the gardens.
We set up recurring school run bookings with the same driver where possible, so it's a familiar face collecting your child rather than someone different each day. This works for a single child, a shared run split between a couple of families, or an after-school activity run where the pickup time shifts day to day. Call to set one up and we'll build it around your actual week.
How long does a taxi from Kew take to each London airport?
| Airport | Approximate drive time from Kew |
|---|---|
| Heathrow | 18 to 22 minutes |
| London City | 45 to 60 minutes |
| Gatwick | 60 to 75 minutes |
| Luton | 60 to 75 minutes |
| Stansted | 75 to 90 minutes |
Times vary with traffic and time of day, and all are estimates, not quotes. For outbound flights, give us your departure time and we set the pickup around it. For arrivals, give us the flight number and we track it, so a delayed landing doesn't leave you waiting at the barrier for a car that hasn't been told.
Why choose A2B Radio Cars for a Kew taxi?
Are your Kew drivers licensed?
Yes. Every driver holds a current TfL Public Carriage Office private hire licence and has passed an enhanced DBS check. You can verify this system yourself on the official TfL private hire page.
Is the price fixed or does it change during the journey?
Fixed. The price agreed at booking is the price you pay, regardless of traffic on the day.
Do you operate 24 hours in Kew and North Sheen?
Yes, including early flights, late evening pickups after a day at the gardens, and quieter residential bookings around North Sheen.
Do you cover North Sheen as well as central Kew?
Yes, Manor Road, North Sheen station, and the surrounding streets are all within normal coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a taxi from Kew Gardens to Heathrow cost?
The price is fixed and confirmed at the point of booking, based on your exact pickup point and Heathrow terminal, call 020 8569 4040 or book online for an instant quote.
Is there a taxi rank outside Kew Gardens?
No, there's no rank at either entrance or at Kew Gardens station, pre-booking is standard practice here.
Can I book a taxi for after a visit to Kew Gardens without knowing my exact finish time?
Yes, call or book once you know roughly when you'll be ready to leave, we can usually have a car with you within 10 to 15 minutes.
Do you provide minibuses for tour groups visiting Kew Gardens?
Yes, we run minibuses and MPVs for group visits, give us numbers and timing in advance to secure one.
Is North Sheen covered by the same service as Kew?
Yes, North Sheen is treated as part of the same local patch, one number and one fleet covers both.
What's the difference between a taxi and a minicab in Kew?
None in practice, both terms describe a licensed private hire vehicle booked in advance, as opposed to a black cab hailed on the street.
Book Kew Taxi & Minibus Service
Call 020 8569 4040, book online, or message us on WhatsApp.