Airport transfers · both directions
From Catford to Heathrow for a fixed £135, and the same fare back. About 20 miles along the South Circular and the M4, usually 65–100 minutes.
A taxi from Catford to Heathrow Airport is £135 in a saloon, £150 in a 6-seat MPV and £160 in an 8-seater. It is about 20 miles and 65 min off-peak, or 100 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from Heathrow back to Catford, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Catford → Heathrow | Heathrow → Catford |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
The South Circular runs right through Catford, so the driver simply follows it west through Forest Hill, Dulwich, Clapham and Wandsworth, crosses Chiswick Bridge and joins the M4.
By rail it is Thameslink from Catford to Farringdon and then the Elizabeth line to Heathrow.
By public transport: Thameslink from Catford to Farringdon, then the Elizabeth line, about 70–85 min. The catch is a change at Farringdon with luggage. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 65 min, or 100 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Catford (SE6) the route runs west along the South Circular through Forest Hill, Dulwich, Clapham and Wandsworth, over Chiswick Bridge and onto the M4. Coming back from Heathrow the driver follows the M4, Chiswick Bridge and the South Circular back east to Catford. That is about 20 miles: reckon 65 min off-peak and 100 min when the South Circular through Dulwich and Clapham 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 and brings you back along the South Circular to SE6.
The South Circular through Dulwich and Clapham sets the pace. For long-haul flights on weekday mornings, allow about four hours before departure.
Check-in guide for Heathrow Airport: three hours for long-haul, two and a half hours for Europe. Add 65 to 100 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Catford is Lewisham's civic centre, with the Broadway Theatre, the Town Hall and the famous cat above the Broadway, Rushey Green, two railway stations, Ladywell Fields, and the streets of Bellingham, Hither Green and Downham around it.
The South Circular and the A21 meet in the centre of Catford, and the junction is often busy. Give us your exact address and the driver will choose the best approach.
We also cover nearby Rushey Green, Bellingham, Hither Green, Ladywell, Lee, Forest Hill, Crofton Park and Downham.
Local tip: For very early Heathrow flights, the South Circular is clear before 06:00 and the drive takes about an hour.
£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 SE6 and the streets around it.
We track the flight, so the driver arrives for the real landing time at no extra cost.
About 20 miles by road: 65 minutes off-peak and up to 100 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.