Heathrow Airport Transfers
Compare licensed taxi and minicab transfers to and from London Heathrow (LHR) — Uber, Bolt, FreeNow and Addison Lee fixed-fare pre-booked options across all four terminals.
London Heathrow (LHR) is the UK's largest airport, serving over 80 million passengers a year across Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5. The official pickup zone for ride-hail apps is the short-stay car park; pre-booked private hire offers meet-and-greet inside arrivals.
Allow 45–75 minutes to/from Central London depending on traffic and terminal. Pre-booked fixed fares avoid surge pricing during morning departures (05:00–08:00). Flight tracking is included with most private-hire bookings — drivers wait free if your flight is delayed.
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Popular destinations from Heathrow
All Heathrow taxi routes
- Heathrow Airport → Central London£55–£90
- Central London → Heathrow Airport£55–£95
- Heathrow Airport → Oxford£110–£170
- Oxford → Heathrow Airport£110–£170
- Heathrow Airport → Banbury£140–£210
- Banbury → Heathrow Airport£140–£210
- Heathrow Airport → Reading£70–£110
- Reading → Heathrow Airport£70–£110
- Heathrow Airport → Slough£30–£55
- Slough → Heathrow Airport£30–£55
- Heathrow Airport → Watford£50–£90
- Watford → Heathrow Airport£50–£90
- Heathrow Airport → Milton Keynes£140–£210
- Milton Keynes → Heathrow Airport£140–£210
- Heathrow Airport → Cambridge£170–£260
- Cambridge → Heathrow Airport£170–£260
- Heathrow Airport → Southampton£160–£240
- Southampton → Heathrow Airport£160–£240
- Heathrow Airport → Portsmouth£170–£250
- Portsmouth → Heathrow Airport£170–£250
- Heathrow Airport → Bristol£230–£340
- Bristol → Heathrow Airport£230–£340
- Heathrow Airport → Bath£220–£320
- Bath → Heathrow Airport£220–£320
- Heathrow Airport → Coventry£200–£300
- Coventry → Heathrow Airport£200–£300
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a taxi from Heathrow Airport?
Licensed taxis queue at the Heathrow Airport taxi rank outside arrivals. Ride-hail apps (Uber, Bolt) operate from the designated pickup zone in the short-stay car park. Pre-booked private hire (Addison Lee, FreeNow) offers meet-and-greet inside the terminal.
How much is a taxi from Heathrow Airport to the city centre?
Typical fares to the nearest city centre start from £25–£55 for short transfers (Manchester, Birmingham) and £55–£120 for Central London transfers from Heathrow. Pre-booked fixed fares avoid surge pricing.
Which terminals does Heathrow Airport have?
Heathrow Airport operates 4 terminals (Terminal 2, Terminal 3, Terminal 4, Terminal 5). Confirm your terminal at booking — drivers cannot wait across multiple terminals.
Can I pre-book a taxi for an early flight from Heathrow?
Yes. Pre-booking with Addison Lee or Uber Reserve guarantees a fixed fare and a vehicle for early departures (04:00–07:00) when on-demand availability is limited. Flight tracking is included.
What are the most popular destinations from Heathrow Airport?
Popular taxi routes include Central London, Oxford, Banbury, Reading, Slough. Compare fixed-fare and on-demand options on RouteSmart UK.
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