Airport transfers · both directions
From Forest Hill to Heathrow for a fixed £135, and the same fare back. About 19 miles along the South Circular and the M4, usually 60–95 minutes.
A taxi from Forest Hill to Heathrow Airport is £135 in a saloon, £150 in a 6-seat MPV and £160 in an 8-seater. It is about 19 miles and 60 min off-peak, or 95 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from Heathrow back to Forest Hill, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Forest Hill → Heathrow | Heathrow → Forest Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Overground from Forest Hill to Whitechapel and then the Elizabeth line direct to Heathrow, one change.
By car the driver follows the South Circular west through Dulwich, Clapham and Wandsworth, crosses Chiswick Bridge and joins the M4.
By public transport: Overground to Whitechapel, then the Elizabeth line to Heathrow, about 70–85 min. The catch is a change at Whitechapel with luggage. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 60 min, or 95 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Forest Hill (SE23) the route runs west along the South Circular through 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 to SE23. That is about 19 miles: reckon 60 min off-peak and 95 min when the South Circular through Clapham and Wandsworth 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 up the hill to SE23.
The South Circular through Clapham and Wandsworth 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 60 to 95 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Forest Hill climbs from the station and the shops on London Road and Dartmouth Road up to the Horniman Museum and its gardens, with Honor Oak and One Tree Hill to the north and Perry Vale and Sydenham to the south.
Forest Hill's streets are steep and some are narrow. Give us your exact address and the driver will plan the approach and help with the bags.
We also cover nearby Honor Oak, Sydenham, Crofton Park, Brockley, Catford, Dulwich, Perry Vale and East Dulwich.
Local tip: The Overground and Elizabeth line via Whitechapel is good value for one traveller. For night arrivals or families, the car avoids the hills with luggage.
£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 SE23.
We track the flight, so the driver arrives for the real landing time at no extra cost.
About 19 miles by road: 60 minutes off-peak and up to 95 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.