Tunbridge Wells to Heathrow is about 59 miles by road. In normal traffic the drive takes around 1 hour 10 minutes. In the weekday morning peak, or on a Friday afternoon, allow 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours – the M25 between the A21 and Heathrow decides this journey, and it has moods.
Our fixed taxi fare is £103 in a saloon car, to any terminal. When you book, tell us your flight time and we will agree a pickup that builds in the traffic for that day and hour – that advice is part of the service.
Early morning (before 6am departures from Tunbridge Wells): the M25 is clear and the run is at its quickest, around 1 hour 5 minutes. Morning peak (leaving 6:30–9am): the slowest window – allow up to 2 hours. Midday: around 1 hour 15 minutes. Evening peak (leaving 4–6:30pm): allow 1 hour 45 minutes. Late evening and night: around 1 hour 5–10 minutes.
Terminals matter a little too: T4 sits on the southern side, T5 at the western end – your driver knows which your flight uses, and the fare is the same to all of them.
For a long-haul flight, airlines want you at the airport 3 hours before departure; for European flights, 2 hours. Add the drive time for your hour of day, and that is your pickup time. Book the night before for early flights – your driver arrives at the agreed time, helps with the luggage, and on the way home we track your flight with no additional charge for delays.
| Destination | Saloon | Estate | MPV (6 seats) | 8-Seater Minibus | Executive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport (LGW) | £65 | £78 | £86 | £104 | £91 |
| London Heathrow Airport (LHR) | £103 | £124 | £137 | £165 | £144 |
| London City Airport (LCY) | £110 | £132 | £146 | £176 | £154 |
| London Stansted Airport (STN) | £115 | £138 | £153 | £184 | £161 |
| London Luton Airport (LTN) | £148 | £178 | £197 | £237 | £207 |
About 59 miles — around 1 hour 10 minutes in normal traffic, up to 2 hours in the weekday peaks. Our fixed fare is £103 to any terminal, and we agree a pickup time that suits your flight and the hour.
Work back from your check-in: 3 hours before a long-haul flight, 2 hours before a European one, plus the drive time for your hour of day. Tell us your flight when you book and we will recommend the pickup time.
Almost always — A21 to the M25, then west past the M23 and M3 junctions to the Heathrow exits. Your driver may adjust for incidents on the day, and the fare stays fixed either way.
Yes — we track your flight, so your driver adjusts if you land early or late, and there is no additional charge for flight delays.