A long-distance taxi in the UK costs roughly £1.50 to £2.50 per mile in a saloon, and the rate per mile falls the further you go. With us, a fixed fare from central London is £213 to Birmingham, £319 to Manchester and £580 to Edinburgh. You pay per vehicle, not per passenger, so three people sharing a saloon to Manchester pay about £106 each.
Long-distance taxi fares from London
Live quotes from our booking system for a pickup in Westminster, checked October 2026. Distances are approximate road miles.
| Journey | Miles | Saloon | Saloon per mile | People carrier (6) | 8-seater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London to Cambridge | 60 | £133 | £2.22 | £178 | £238 |
| London to Brighton | 55 | £138 | £2.51 | £184 | £246 |
| London to Bath | 115 | £193 | £1.68 | £256 | £342 |
| London to Bristol | 120 | £203 | £1.69 | £269 | £359 |
| London to Birmingham | 120 | £213 | £1.77 | £283 | £377 |
| London to Cardiff | 150 | £243 | £1.62 | £322 | £429 |
| London to Leeds | 195 | £307 | £1.57 | £405 | £540 |
| London to Manchester | 200 | £319 | £1.59 | £420 | £560 |
| London to Truro | 255 | £407 | £1.60 | £536 | £713 |
| London to Edinburgh | 405 | £580 | £1.43 | £761 | £1013 |
Fares are the same at any time of day or night; the return direction can differ slightly. For an exact price, enter your full addresses in the booking form.
What makes up a long-distance taxi fare
- Distance. The biggest factor. Short trips carry a fixed starting cost, which is why Brighton works out at about £2.50 a mile and Edinburgh about £1.43.
- Vehicle size. A people carrier costs roughly a third more than a saloon; an 8-seater a little under double.
- Airports and ports. Journeys to or from an airport include an airport fee line for the drop-off or parking charge.
- Return trips. Book both legs together and you fix both prices at once.
What does not change the fare: traffic, roadworks, the time of day, or a driver taking a longer route to avoid a jam. A fixed fare is fixed.
Taxi or train for a long journey?
For one person travelling light between two city centres, the train is usually cheaper, especially booked in advance. A long-distance taxi makes more sense when:
- you are three or more people and the fare split beats three or four walk-up train tickets;
- you have heavy luggage or children’s equipment;
- you are going door to door, for example a village or a hotel far from a station;
- you are travelling at night or on a Sunday when trains are slow or replaced by buses;
- you need to connect to a flight or cruise at a fixed time.
Example: London to Manchester for four people
Four people with luggage need more than a saloon. A people carrier costs £420 for the whole group, which is £105 each, door to door, with no changes and no carrying cases across stations. Compare that with four walk-up train fares plus taxis at each end before you decide.
Comfort on a long trip
On journeys over two hours, ask for a short break when you book and the driver will plan a services stop. Executive cars and people carriers give more legroom. If you need anything specific for the journey, add it to the booking notes.
How to book
- Enter pickup, drop-off and date in the booking form.
- Choose your vehicle from the fixed prices shown.
- Add any stops, child seats or luggage notes.
- Confirm the booking and receive your confirmation.
Long-distance taxi FAQs
How much is a taxi from London to Manchester?
£319 in a saloon and £420 in a people carrier, fixed at booking.
How much is a taxi per mile in the UK?
For long-distance pre-booked journeys, roughly £1.50 to £2.50 per mile in a saloon, cheaper per mile on longer trips.
Is it cheaper to get a taxi or a train long distance?
For one person, usually the train. For three or more with luggage, a fixed-fare taxi is often similar or cheaper per person.
Will the price change if there is traffic?
No. The fare is fixed when you book.
Can the driver stop on the way?
Yes. Ask for a break when booking, or add a stop in the booking form.
Related pages
- Long-distance taxi service
- Taxi fare calculator
- Manchester to Sheffield taxi
- London to Southampton taxi
Get your fixed long-distance fare in the booking form, or call +44 7575 470883.