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
Morriston · Taxi
Morriston taxi fares
Treforys
What a licensed hackney carriage is allowed to charge in Morriston.
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 Morriston). 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
Morriston is a northern suburb of Swansea, approximately 4 miles from the city centre, best known as the home of the Morriston Hospital (ABMU Health Board's main district general). Veezu (app) and Dragon Taxis cover Morriston 24/7 as part of the broader Swansea fleet. For hospital-related travel in particular, pre-booking is strongly advised as the hospital approach roads can become congested around shift changes (7–8am, 1–2pm, 9–10pm). Dragon Taxis Swansea are the most-used hospital-run operator in the area.
The Morriston/Swansea Vale railway halt on the Swansea District Line stops here — useful for connections without a cab.
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 Morriston 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.
Recommended
No shortlist yet — the facts above still stand.
Also in Morriston
Knowledge chapters for airport runs, groups and accessible vehicles — same bar as our car-care pages.
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Common questions
How do I get a taxi from Morriston Hospital?
Pre-book via Veezu app or Dragon Taxis — the rank outside the main entrance fills quickly after visiting hours (7–8pm). Booking ahead is strongly advised rather than relying on the rank.
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.
Is there a bus from Morriston to Swansea city centre?
Yes — First Cymru routes 4 and X12 run frequently through Morriston to Swansea Quadrant, approximately 20–25 minutes. The Swansea Vale train also stops at Morriston (Swansea Vale station) for direct rail access.
How much is a taxi in Morriston?
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 Morriston, 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 Morriston?
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 Morriston, not a nationwide taxi price.