Airport transfers · both directions
From Balham to Heathrow for a fixed £135, and the same fare back. About 15 miles along the South Circular and the M4, usually 40–70 minutes.
A taxi from Balham to Heathrow Airport is £135 in a saloon, £150 in a 6-seat MPV and £160 in an 8-seater. It is about 15 miles and 40 min off-peak, or 70 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from Heathrow back to Balham, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Balham → Heathrow | Heathrow → Balham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £135 | from £135 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £150 | from £150 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £160 | from £160 |
Per vehicle, not per person. Airport drop-off and pick-up charges, tolls and waiting after landing are inside the price, and it does not change on the day. Book both directions together and the return is 10% off.
By rail it is the Northern line from Balham to Tottenham Court Road and then the Elizabeth line out to Heathrow, which means travelling into the West End and back out again.
By car the driver heads west along the South Circular through Wandsworth and East Sheen, crosses Chiswick Bridge and joins the M4, staying out of central London the whole way.
By public transport: Northern line to Tottenham Court Road, then the Elizabeth line to Heathrow, about 65–80 min. The catch is going into central London and back out with luggage. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 40 min, or 70 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Balham (SW12) the route runs west along the South Circular through Wandsworth and East Sheen, over Chiswick Bridge and onto the M4. Coming back from Heathrow the driver follows the M4, Chiswick Bridge and the South Circular back through Wandsworth to SW12. That is about 15 miles: reckon 40 min off-peak and 70 min when the South Circular through Wandsworth and Sheen is busy.
Your driver waits inside the arrivals hall of your terminal (T2, T3, T4 or T5) holding a name board. The terminal is set from your flight number when you book.
The driver waits in arrivals with a name board, helps with the bags and brings you back to SW12, usually in under an hour outside rush hour.
The South Circular through Wandsworth and Sheen sets the pace on weekday mornings. For long-haul flights, a pickup about three and a half hours before departure is usually right.
Check-in guide for Heathrow Airport: three hours for long-haul, two and a half hours for Europe. Add 40 to 70 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Balham runs from the shops and cafés of Balham High Road and Hildreth Street to the Victorian terraces between Tooting Bec Common and Wandsworth Common, including the Nightingale Triangle and the big art deco blocks such as Du Cane Court.
Balham High Road is a busy red route with bus lanes. For addresses on it, we usually pick up on the nearest side street, and the driver calls when outside.
We also cover nearby Clapham South, Tooting Bec, Wandsworth Common, Streatham, Clapham, Earlsfield, Tooting and Nightingale Triangle.
Local tip: The South Circular route means the car is often faster than the Tube from Balham, especially with luggage or children.
£135 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking, including the Heathrow drop-off charge.
The same £135 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Yes, all of SW12 and the streets between the two commons.
We track the flight, so the driver arrives for the real landing time at no extra cost.
About 15 miles by road: 40 minutes off-peak and up to 70 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £150 and an 8-seater is £160, each way. Both are fixed at booking.
Yes. Add child seats, boosters and buggies on the booking form and they are fitted before the driver arrives.
No. The fare is fixed when you book. Traffic, tolls and the hour are our problem, not a line on your bill.
Fares are fixed at booking and shown per vehicle. Distances and journey times are approximate and vary with traffic and the exact pickup address. Page reviewed 28 September 2026.