If you live or work in W9, a Maida Vale taxi from Swiss Cottage Taxis is easy to arrange. Drivers come south via Abbey Road or Finchley Road and are soon in Maida Vale, Little Venice or Warwick Avenue. You can book online or by phone around the clock.
Maida Vale is famous for its wide avenues, red-brick mansion blocks and the canal at Little Venice. Many residents live in mansion flats with porters, so it helps to tell us which entrance to use when you book.
Maida Vale minicab for local and West End trips
A Maida Vale minicab is useful for local errands along Clifton Road and Formosa Street, as well as for trips into the West End, which is close by. People also book us to visit friends in St John's Wood, Kilburn and West Hampstead.
If you have guests arriving in London, our hotel transfer taxi can collect them from their hotel and bring them to you, or take them back afterwards.
Little Venice taxi
Little Venice, where the Regent's Canal meets the Grand Union Canal, is one of the prettiest corners of London. Boat trips to Camden leave from here, and there are canalside cafes and a puppet theatre barge. A Little Venice taxi can drop you close to the water on Blomfield Road or Warwick Avenue, and collect you again later. Note that some canalside roads are narrow, so the driver may stop a short walk away.
Maida Vale to Paddington taxi
Maida Vale is one of the closest areas to Paddington Station, and a Maida Vale to Paddington taxi usually takes around 10 minutes. That makes it ideal for the Heathrow Express, the Elizabeth line or Great Western trains to the west of England and Wales. For trains to the south, book a car to Victoria or Waterloo.
Airport transfers from Maida Vale
From Maida Vale, Heathrow is often the quickest airport to reach, as the A40 Westway starts very close by. Gatwick is further, through central London and south down the M23. For Luton or Stansted, the routes head north to the M1 or east to the M11. All airport fares are fixed when you book, flights are tracked, and meet and greet can be arranged for arrivals.
Typical journey times from Maida Vale
| Destination | Typical time by car |
|---|---|
| Paddington Station | 8–12 minutes |
| Lord's Cricket Ground | 5–8 minutes |
| Victoria Station | 20–30 minutes |
| Heathrow Airport | 35–55 minutes |
| Gatwick Airport | 75–100 minutes |
Times are typical estimates. Edgware Road and Marylebone traffic can add time in the rush hour.
Choosing the right car
For one or two passengers, a saloon is usually enough. Families with suitcases may prefer an estate or a 6 seater taxi, and larger groups can book a 7 seater taxi. Child seats are available on request, and payment is by card or cash.
Evenings out and late returns
Maida Vale has a good choice of neighbourhood pubs and restaurants, and Little Venice is popular on summer evenings. If you are meeting friends in the West End or Notting Hill and want to come home late, book your return when you book the outward trip. The driver will meet you at an agreed point, which is much easier than looking for a cab at closing time. For hospital appointments at St Mary's in Paddington, a short car journey from Maida Vale avoids the walk along Praed Street.
Nearby areas
Maida Vale taxi questions
How long is a taxi from Maida Vale to Paddington?
Usually around 8 to 12 minutes, depending on traffic.
Can you collect me from a mansion block with a porter?
Yes. Let us know the block name and which entrance to use, and the driver will wait there.
Do you cover Little Venice and Warwick Avenue?
Yes, we cover all of Maida Vale, Little Venice and Warwick Avenue.
Which airport is quickest from Maida Vale?
Heathrow is often the quickest, as the A40 Westway is close by. Traffic can change this.
Can I book a Maida Vale taxi for an early flight?
Yes. We take bookings 24 hours a day, including very early morning pick-ups.
