Twells Taxis has been running long distance taxi journeys from Tunbridge Wells for 20 years, and this page collects the questions we're asked most often — about fixed fares, booking, vehicles, London venues, UK destinations, and Gatwick and Heathrow transfers. Can't find your answer here? Call 01892 308081 or WhatsApp 07741 041293 and we'll help directly.
Twells Taxis charges a fixed rate based on distance: £50 minimum for up to 20 miles, £2.65 per mile for 21–70 miles, and £2.00 per mile for 71 miles and over. A trip to Central London (35 miles) is £92.75, while Gatwick and Heathrow are fixed fares of £75 and £105. Every price is agreed before you travel.
The minimum fare with Twells Taxis is £50, covering any journey up to 20 miles from your pickup address. This flat rate applies regardless of time of day, traffic, or number of stops within that distance. Beyond 20 miles, the per-mile rate for your journey's total distance band applies instead.
Twells Taxis calculates your fare from total journey mileage: up to 20 miles is £50 flat, 21–70 miles is charged at £2.65 per mile, and 71 miles or more is charged at £2.00 per mile. Gatwick and Heathrow are fixed fares rather than mileage-based. You're told the exact price before booking.
No, Twells Taxis charges the same fixed rate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including bank holidays, weekends, and overnight journeys. There's no surge pricing, no night-time supplement, and no holiday premium. The fare you're quoted is the fare you pay, whatever time you travel.
The fare is fixed once agreed and will not change after booking, regardless of traffic, road closures, or minor route diversions. Twells Taxis never uses a meter for long distance journeys, so there are no surprises on arrival. Your price is confirmed at the point of booking, before you travel.
No, Twells Taxis never adds a surcharge for card payments. Cash, card, contactless, and bank transfer are all accepted at the same fixed price, so your quoted fare stays identical whichever payment method you choose. Payment can also be arranged in advance for added convenience on long distance bookings.
A taxi from Tunbridge Wells to Central London costs a fixed £92.75 with Twells Taxis, covering the 35-mile route via the A21 and M25 Junction 5. Other London venues are similarly priced by distance — Victoria £95.40, West End £98.05, Canary Wharf £100.70. All fares are agreed before you travel.
A taxi from Tunbridge Wells to Gatwick Airport is a fixed £75 plus the airport drop-off charge with Twells Taxis. The 23-mile journey takes around 35–45 minutes via the A264 and A23 in normal traffic. Flight tracking is included, and the fare is agreed before you travel.
A taxi from Tunbridge Wells to Heathrow Airport is a fixed £105 plus the airport drop-off charge with Twells Taxis. The 54-mile journey via the A21 and M25 Junction 5 takes roughly 60–75 minutes in normal traffic. Flight tracking is included on every Heathrow transfer.
For long distance journeys, Twells Taxis is typically cheaper and more predictable than Uber once surge pricing is factored in. Twells Taxis charges a transparent fixed rate — £2.65 or £2.00 per mile depending on distance — with no surge, no hidden fees, and no price changes after booking, unlike ride-hailing apps at peak times.
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You can book a long distance taxi with Twells Taxis by calling 01892 308081, messaging via WhatsApp on 07741 041293, or filling in the online booking form on this website. Provide your pickup address, destination, date and time, and number of passengers, and you'll receive a fixed price before confirming.
Booking as early as possible is recommended, especially for airport transfers, early morning starts, or travel during school holidays and bank holidays when demand is higher. That said, Twells Taxis can often accommodate short-notice bookings too — call 01892 308081 to check availability for your date and time.
Yes, same day bookings are often possible with Twells Taxis, subject to vehicle and driver availability. For the fastest confirmation, call 01892 308081 or WhatsApp 07741 041293 directly rather than using the online form, especially if your journey is within the next few hours.
Both options are available. Use the online booking form on this website for a written record of your journey details, or call 01892 308081 or WhatsApp 07741 041293 to speak with someone directly and get an instant fixed-price quote for your long distance journey.
When booking with Twells Taxis, provide your full name, mobile number, pickup address, drop-off address, date and time of travel, and number of passengers. For airport transfers, include your flight number so it can be tracked, and mention any extra luggage or vehicle preference in advance.
Yes, Twells Taxis offers flexible cancellation on long distance bookings. Ask about the specific cancellation terms for your journey at the time of booking, as notice periods can vary depending on how far in advance the vehicle and driver were allocated for your trip.
Yes, once your fixed fare is agreed and a driver is allocated, Twells Taxis confirms your booking by phone, WhatsApp, or email. This confirmation includes your pickup time, vehicle type, and total price, so everything is settled before the day of travel.
Yes, Twells Taxis can book your return journey at the same time as your outbound trip, which is useful for airport transfers or day trips to London and beyond. Mention your intended return date and time when booking so both legs can be confirmed together.
Twells Taxis offers Saloon and Estate cars for up to 4 passengers, an Executive vehicle for premium business travel, and Minibus options in 6, 8, 12, and 16-seat sizes for larger groups. The right vehicle for your party size and luggage is confirmed when you book.
Saloon, Estate, and Executive vehicles each carry up to 4 passengers. The Minibus 6 seats up to 6, Minibus 8 up to 8, Minibus 12 up to 12, and Minibus 16 up to 16 passengers. Let Twells Taxis know your group size so the right vehicle is booked.
A standard Saloon takes 2 large cases plus hand luggage per booking, while the Estate offers extra luggage capacity for bulkier items. Minibuses scale their luggage space with passenger count. Mention your luggage requirements when booking so Twells Taxis can allocate a vehicle that fits everything comfortably.
Yes, Twells Taxis offers an Executive vehicle option for up to 4 passengers, suited to business travel, airport transfers, and journeys where a premium car matters. Request the Executive option when booking, and it will be reflected in your fixed price quote for the journey.
Yes, Twells Taxis runs Minibus vehicles in 6, 8, 12, and 16-seat sizes for group long distance travel, ideal for families, work trips, or larger parties heading to London, the coast, or the airport together. Specify your group size when booking to secure the right minibus.
Yes, all Twells Taxis vehicles and drivers operate under full private hire licensing and insurance. This applies across the Saloon, Estate, Executive, and Minibus range, giving you the same standard of cover whether you're booking a short transfer or a long distance UK journey.
Yes, Twells Taxis covers all major London venues from Tunbridge Wells, including Central London, Victoria, the West End, Canary Wharf, Wembley, the O2 Arena, London Bridge, and Greenwich. Each route is priced by distance via the A21 and M25 Junction 5, with the fare fixed before you travel. See our London Hub for full route pricing.
Beyond London, Twells Taxis covers UK destinations including Brighton, Whitstable, Canterbury, Margate, Folkestone, Rye, Hastings, Eastbourne, Chichester, Oxford, Cambridge, and Bath. Fares are calculated by mileage from Tunbridge Wells, with longer journeys over 70 miles charged at the lower £2.00 per mile rate. See our Long Distance Hub for the full list.
Yes, Twells Taxis offers a fixed £79.50 fare from Tunbridge Wells to Brighton, covering the 30-mile route via the A26 and A23. The fare is agreed before you travel, with no meter and no surge pricing regardless of time of day or weekend demand.
Yes, Twells Taxis offers a fixed £160 fare from Tunbridge Wells to Oxford, covering the 80-mile route via the A21, M25, and M40. This falls into the 71-miles-and-over band, charged at £2.00 per mile, with the total price agreed before you set off.
Yes, Twells Taxis offers a fixed £220 fare from Tunbridge Wells to Bath, covering the 110-mile route via the A21, M25, M4, and A46. As with all journeys over 70 miles, the fare is calculated at £2.00 per mile and confirmed before travel.
Yes, Twells Taxis covers long distance journeys from surrounding towns including Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Crowborough, East Grinstead, Hastings, Eastbourne, Paddock Wood, Wadhurst, Cranbrook, and Hawkhurst, not just Tunbridge Wells itself. Fares are recalculated from your exact pickup address using the same tiered mileage rates.
Yes, Twells Taxis provides a fixed £75 fare (plus drop-off charge) for Gatwick Airport transfers from Tunbridge Wells, covering the 23-mile route via the A264 and A23. Flight tracking and meet & greet are both available, and the fare is agreed before you travel.
Yes, Twells Taxis provides a fixed £105 fare (plus drop-off charge) for Heathrow Airport transfers from Tunbridge Wells, covering the 54-mile route via the A21 and M25 Junction 5. As with Gatwick, flight tracking and meet & greet are available on request.
Yes, Twells Taxis tracks your flight number on every Gatwick and Heathrow transfer. This means your pickup time automatically adjusts if your flight lands early or late, so you don't need to call and rearrange your booking if your arrival time changes.
Yes, meet & greet is available on request for Gatwick and Heathrow pickups with Twells Taxis. Your driver waits inside the terminal with a name board rather than at the curb, which is especially useful if you're travelling with family, extra luggage, or on an unfamiliar route.
Twells Taxis tracks your flight, so if it's delayed, your pickup time adjusts automatically to match the new landing time. There's no need to call and rebook — your driver is updated with your revised arrival and will be there when you land.
Booking an airport transfer as soon as your travel dates are confirmed is recommended, ideally the day before at minimum, particularly for early morning Gatwick or Heathrow departures. Twells Taxis can sometimes accommodate same-day airport bookings too — call 01892 308081 to check availability.
Yes, Twells Taxis operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year from Tunbridge Wells, including bank holidays. Early morning airport runs, late night London returns, and next-day long distance bookings are all covered at the same fixed rate.
Yes, alongside Tunbridge Wells, Twells Taxis covers Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Crowborough, East Grinstead, Hastings, Eastbourne, Paddock Wood, Wadhurst, Cranbrook, and Hawkhurst, plus villages including Southborough, Pembury, Rusthall, Speldhurst, Frant, Bidborough, Langton Green, and Groombridge. Fares are calculated from your exact pickup address.
Twells Taxis accepts cash, card, contactless, and bank transfer, with no surcharge on any payment method. For long distance bookings, payment can also be arranged in advance for added convenience, particularly for airport transfers or early morning departures.
Twells Taxis fixes your fare before you travel rather than running a meter, so there's never a surprise on arrival. Combined with 20 years of experience serving Kent, flight tracking on airport transfers, and 24/7 availability, journeys are planned around certainty rather than guesswork.
Yes, Twells Taxis has been operating long distance taxi services from Tunbridge Wells for 20 years, since 2004. That experience covers the A21 and M25 corridor into London as well as routes across Kent, Sussex, and further afield into the wider UK.
Call 01892 308081 or WhatsApp 07741 041293 and Twells Taxis will answer directly — or use the booking form below to request a fixed quote for your journey.
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