Tariff 1
Monday–Thursday 5 am – 10 pm, Friday 5 am – 6 pm, Saturday 5 am – 6 pm
- Flag
- £2.50 / first ⅛ mile
- Then
- 30p / ⅛ mile
- Waiting
- 20p / 36s
Gorseinon · Taxi
Gorseinon taxi fares
What a licensed hackney carriage is allowed to charge in Gorseinon.
Same Tariff 1 running rate: £1.49/km, £2.40/mile, or 0.14p/yard. City and County of Swansea sets this hackney maximum. Private hire fares are agreed when you book.
Source: City and County of Swansea · Checked: 2026-10-01 · Licensed hackney carriages in City and County of Swansea (includes Gorseinon). Not private hire.
£7.00
About 2 miles, Tariff 1, no waiting
£14.60
About 5 miles, Tariff 1, no waiting
Calculated from the published bands (flag £2.50 / first ⅛ mile, then 30p / ⅛ mile). Traffic and waiting add more. This is a guide, not a quote.
Official tariff
Distances shown in miles for reading. Councils publish yards or mile fractions on the meter — see the source link above for the original table.
Tariff 2
Monday–Friday 10 pm – 5 am; Friday 6 pm – Saturday 5 am; Saturday 6 pm – Monday 5 am; Bank Holidays
- Flag
- £3.00 / first 0.14 mi
- Then
- 40p / 0.14 mi
- Waiting
- 20p / 30s
Tariff 3 (Christmas / New Year)
24 Dec 6 pm – 27 Dec 5 am; 31 Dec 6 pm – 2 Jan 5 am (Tariff 2 + 50%)
- Flag
- £4.50 / first 0.14 mi
- Then
- 60p / 0.14 mi
- Waiting
- 30p / 30s
| Tariff | When | Flag | Then | Waiting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tariff 1 | Monday–Thursday 5 am – 10 pm, Friday 5 am – 6 pm, Saturday 5 am – 6 pm | £2.50 / first ⅛ mile | 30p / ⅛ mile | 20p / 36s |
| Tariff 2 | Monday–Friday 10 pm – 5 am; Friday 6 pm – Saturday 5 am; Saturday 6 pm – Monday 5 am; Bank Holidays | £3.00 / first 0.14 mi | 40p / 0.14 mi | 20p / 30s |
| Tariff 3 (Christmas / New Year) | 24 Dec 6 pm – 27 Dec 5 am; 31 Dec 6 pm – 2 Jan 5 am (Tariff 2 + 50%) | £4.50 / first 0.14 mi | 60p / 0.14 mi | 30p / 30s |
Extras (from the same council page)
More than 4 passengers+ £1 per passenger exceeding 4
Soiling the vehicle£100
| More than 4 passengers | + £1 per passenger exceeding 4 |
| Soiling the vehicle | £100 |
What to know
## Getting around by taxi
Gorseinon is a small market town 5 miles northwest of Swansea city centre on the A484 road towards Llanelli. Yellow Cabs Gorseinon (01792 644446), based at 19 High St SA4 4BX, is the established town firm — described by local reviewers as punctual, reasonably priced and card-friendly. Enroute Taxis (app and web booking, 01792-area) provides 24-hour coverage across Gorseinon and connects to airports and intercity routes; card payment gives a 25% discount via their app.
Gorseinon has no train station; the nearest rail connection is Gowerton (2 miles east) or Swansea (5 miles). Cabs to Swansea run at roughly £8–12 depending on traffic and time.
Hackney vs private hire
Metered hackney
This table · Rank or hail; tariff applies
Pre-booked private hire
Agreed when booking · Airport runs, accounts, apps — still licensed
| Type | Typical cost | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Metered hackney | This table | Rank or hail; tariff applies |
| Pre-booked private hire | Agreed when booking | Airport runs, accounts, apps — still licensed |
A guide to the official hackney-carriage maximum tariff, not a quote. Private hire vehicles are licensed, but they generally do not use this council tariff — agree the price when you book.
How to read the Gorseinon taxi table
This page republishes the licensing council’s hackney maximum. It is not a private-hire quote.
- Check you are in a licensed hackneyThe meter must not exceed this table. A private-hire fare is agreed when you book.
- Read the flag, then the incrementFlag is the start. Distance and waiting are added from the published bands for that time of day.
- Check the periodNight, Sunday and bank-holiday tariffs are often higher. Use the period that matches the clock.
- Extras are only what the council publishedExtra passengers or soiling charges apply only if they appear on the official table.
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No shortlist yet — the facts above still stand.
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Knowledge chapters for airport runs, groups and accessible vehicles — same bar as our car-care pages.
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Common questions
Is there a taxi rank in Gorseinon town centre?
No formal rank, but Yellow Cabs Gorseinon (01792 644446) is based on the High Street and has vehicles available throughout the day. Call or book online; street-hailing is rare.
What if the meter is higher than this table?
It should not be, for a licensed hackney hired from a rank or hail that uses this council's tariff. Note the plate number, time and route, and contact the licensing council. Pre-booked private hire is different: the fare is what you agreed when you booked, not this table.
How far is Gorseinon from Swansea and what's the fare?
Around 5 miles. Budget £8–12 by cab depending on time of day, or take the X13/X14 bus to Swansea Quadrant in around 20 minutes.
How much is a taxi in Gorseinon?
The published figure is the City and County of Swansea hackney maximum, not a minicab quote. Tariff 1 starts at £2.50 on the meter. Private hire (pre-booked) uses the price you agree when you book. Night, Sunday and public-holiday periods are higher — they are on this table.
Does this tariff apply to minicabs, Uber or private hire?
No. This table is the maximum metered hackney fare. Private hire and app-booked cars are licensed, but you agree the fare (or a clear estimate) before travel. In Gorseinon, airport and long jobs are usually private hire.
Does the driver have to use the meter?
In a licensed hackney hired from a rank or hail, the meter should follow this table. Pre-booked private hire is not this table. If the meter is above the published maximum, contact City and County of Swansea licensing with the plate number and time.
What about night, Sunday or Christmas extras?
City and County of Swansea publishes extra tariff periods (evening, weekend, public holiday). They are separate columns on this page — not a surprise booking fee unless the council table says so. Ask which tariff is running before you sit down.
What if my journey ends outside Gorseinon?
Out-of-area work may be refused or quoted as private hire. Agree that before you travel. The street table on this page is the licensed hackney maximum for the council that covers Gorseinon, not a nationwide taxi price.