Airport transfers · both directions
From Eltham to Heathrow for a fixed £135, and the same fare back. About 27 miles along the South Circular and the M4, usually 75–110 minutes.
A taxi from Eltham to Heathrow Airport is £135 in a saloon, £150 in a 6-seat MPV and £160 in an 8-seater. It is about 27 miles and 75 min off-peak, or 110 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from Heathrow back to Eltham, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Eltham → Heathrow | Heathrow → Eltham |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 car the driver follows the South Circular west through Lee, Catford, Clapham and Wandsworth, crosses Chiswick Bridge and joins the M4.
By rail it is Southeastern from Eltham to London Bridge, the Jubilee line to Bond Street and the Elizabeth line to Heathrow.
By public transport: Southeastern to London Bridge, Jubilee line to Bond Street, then the Elizabeth line, about 85–100 min. The catch is three trains with luggage. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 75 min, or 110 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Eltham (SE9) the route runs west along the South Circular through Lee, Catford, 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 SE9. That is about 27 miles: reckon 75 min off-peak and 110 min when the South Circular through Catford 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 SE9.
The South Circular through Catford and Clapham is the slow point. 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 75 to 110 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Eltham runs from its High Street and the Tudor and art deco buildings of Eltham Palace to Well Hall Pleasaunce, Avery Hill Park and the suburban streets of Mottingham, New Eltham and Falconwood.
Eltham sits between the A2 and the A20, so the driver can reach the motorways quickly. Give us the full address and we will plan the best approach.
We also cover nearby Mottingham, New Eltham, Kidbrooke, Lee, Blackheath, Sidcup, Falconwood and Welling.
Local tip: For very early Heathrow flights, the South Circular is clear before 06:00 and the drive is much quicker.
£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 SE9.
We track the flight, so the driver arrives for the real landing time at no extra cost.
About 27 miles by road: 75 minutes off-peak and up to 110 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.