Open now, 24/7 · Next to Burnt Oak station
Your local minicab in Burnt Oak & Edgware
Since 2005, we've been picking people up right here, outside Burnt Oak station. Friendly drivers, fares agreed upfront, day or night.
- 4.0 88 Google reviews
- TfL licensed operator
- Card payments accepted
- Burnt Oak
- Edgware
- Colindale
- Mill Hill
- Hendon
- Queensbury
- Kingsbury
- Canons Park
- Stanmore
- Heathrow
- Gatwick
- Luton
- Stansted
- London City
Why Watling Cars
The local cab firm people stick with
Big apps come and go. We've been on Watling Avenue for years, and most of our customers have been with us a long time. Here's why.
16
Google reviews mention our friendly, local drivers
“Been using Watling cars for years. I have never had a bad experience in all that time. Some of the drivers have become good friends.”
21+
Years in Burnt Oak
Getting the neighbourhood around since 2005.
24 hours, 365 days
Early flights, late shifts, bank holidays. Someone's always here.
The right size of car
Saloons, estates, executive cars, MPVs and 8-seaters.
Licensed by TfL
A private hire operator licensed by Transport for London. Every driver is TfL licensed.
Your fare is agreed before you go
No meter ticking in traffic. You know the price when you book, and that's what you pay for the journey.
App, web or phone
Book however suits you. Our team picks up the phone, day and night.
What we do
One local firm for every journey
From a five-minute hop to the shops to a family run to Gatwick, it's the same friendly service.
Airport transfers
Catch your flight, without the stress
We drive to every London airport, 24 hours a day. Book ahead and we'll get you there with time to spare.
Flight tracking
Land early or late, your driver adjusts.
Meet and greet
Your driver waits in arrivals with a name board.
20 minutes free waiting
From the time your flight lands.
Fare agreed upfront
Know the price before you book.
How to book
Three ways to book. One easy ride.
App, web or phone. However you book, you get a confirmed fare and a driver who turns up.
Get the free Watling Cars app
- 1
Book in a minute
Use the Watling Cars app, book online, or call 020 8905 7744. You'll see your fare before you confirm.
- 2
We confirm it
You get a booking reference straight away. Flying? We track your flight so your pickup moves with it.
- 3
Your driver arrives
We text you when your car is outside, so you're not standing in the cold waiting. Then sit back and relax.
Reviews
Don't take our word for it
Real reviews from real customers on Google. Plenty of them have been riding with us for years.
- Friendly drivers 16
- Punctuality 4
- Polite staff 2
- Heathrow 2
“Been using Watling cars for years. I have never had a bad experience in all that time. Some of the drivers have become good friends 😊😎👍”
“I have been using this company for several years and never had any problems. The drivers always came on time or even earlier! Thank you!”
“Amazing service, not like other cabs wen they say they'll be there they always have been, especially important for a woman alone 👍”
“Always on time good prices what more can you ask for”
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Areas we cover
Where we pick up
Our office is in Burnt Oak, so these neighbourhoods are on our doorstep. We'll also take you anywhere in London and beyond.
Drivers wanted
Drive with Watling Cars
Steady local and airport work from a firm that's been busy since 2005. You choose how you pay us.
15%
commission
Weekly
rent option
You'll find us at
91 Watling Avenue
Find us
Right next to Burnt Oak station
Look for the purple MiniCabs sign on Watling Avenue, a few steps from the Underground. Walk in, call or book online.
Nearest station
Burnt Oak (Northern line), right next doorHours
Open 24 hours, 7 days a weekFAQs
Questions people ask us
Can't see your question? Give us a call, we're always happy to help.
Are you really open 24/7?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including early-morning airport runs and late-night pickups.
How do I book?
Three ways: book online at watlingcarsbooking.co.uk, use the Watling Cars app on iPhone or Android, or call us on 020 8905 7744.
Is the price fixed?
Your fare is agreed when you book, based on a direct journey. Extra charges only apply for things like extra stops, a change of route or waiting beyond the free period. Full details are in our terms and conditions.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
We track your flight, so your driver adjusts if you land early or late. You get 20 minutes of free waiting from the time your flight lands.
Where will my driver meet me at the airport?
In the arrivals hall, holding a board with your name on it. You'll have your driver's details before the journey so you can call them if you need to.
Do you have bigger cars for groups and luggage?
Yes. We have saloons, estates, executive cars, MPVs and 8-seaters. Tell us how many people and bags when you book. For groups of 9 or more, we can send more than one car.
Need a cab? We're up.
24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Book in a minute, or call and talk to a real person.