By Mehmood Ali, Senior DriverPublished Updated 5 min read
Quick answer
A taxi from Farnham to Heathrow usually takes 45 to 55 minutes via the A31, M3 and M25. With Orbit Taxis Farnham it’s a fixed £79 in a saloon, £87 in a six-seat MPV or £110 for seven passengers, including tolls, parking and waiting if your flight is late.
Key facts
| Drive time from Farnham | 45 to 55 minutes |
|---|---|
| Route | A31, M3, M25, airport spur |
| Terminals | 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| Orbit fixed fare | £79 saloon, £87 MPV 6, £110 MPV 6 Full |
| Meet and greet | Available in arrivals on request |
| Included in our fare | Tolls, parking, drop-off charges and flight tracking |
Key takeaways
- The drive usually takes 45 to 55 minutes. Plan around 55, then add 20 to 30 minutes of spare time.
- Work out your pickup time from the time your airline wants you at the airport, not from the departure time.
- Give us your flight number and we track it, so a late landing doesn’t cost you extra.
- A real fixed fare already includes tolls, the parking on the way back and any wait for a late flight.
How long does a Farnham to Heathrow taxi take?
Most of the time, a Farnham to Heathrow taxi takes 45 to 55 minutes from your front door to the terminal. You leave Farnham on the A31, pick up the M3, join the M25 and come in on the airport spur. It’s nearly all motorway, so on a normal day it’s an easy run.
The part that changes is the last stretch of M25 before the airport. That short section is usually what decides whether you get there with time for a coffee or with your heart racing. A quiet Sunday morning and a Friday afternoon cover exactly the same miles, but they don’t feel like the same journey.
That’s why our dispatchers never plan your pickup around the “usual” time. We add a buffer, and if you’re planning a lift yourself, we’d suggest you do the same.
Working out your pickup time
Don’t start from the departure time on your ticket. Start from the time your airline wants you at the airport. Every airline sets its own check-in and bag-drop deadlines, and they change with the route and the time of year, so look at your booking confirmation. Then count backwards:
- Note the time your airline wants you at the terminal.
- Take off 55 minutes for the drive from Farnham.
- Take off another 20 to 30 minutes for traffic, roadworks, or a suitcase that won’t close.
For example: if your airline wants you at the terminal by 10:00, aim to leave Farnham at about 08:40. When you book with us, give us your flight number and that time, and we’ll check the pickup against the route before we confirm it.
Which Heathrow terminal, and why it matters
Heathrow has four passenger terminals: 2, 3, 4 and 5. Terminals 2 and 3 sit together in the central area. Terminals 4 and 5 each have their own approach roads. So your terminal only changes the last few minutes of the drive, but going to the wrong one can cost you a lot more than a few minutes.
- Give your driver the terminal or the flight number when you book. With the flight number, we can confirm the terminal before the car leaves.
- Check again the day before. Airlines do sometimes move flights between terminals. Your airline’s app or confirmation email will show the current one.
- Travelling as a group on different flights? Tell us when you book. Two terminals is a different job from one.
Coming home: arrivals, delays and meeting your driver
The trip home is where airport taxis most often go wrong. Flights land early, late, or in the middle of the night, and whoever is collecting you has nowhere to wait at the kerb. Three things make it easy:
Give us your flight number, not just a time
With the flight number, your driver follows your real landing time instead of the timetable. We track every incoming flight, so if yours is late, you don’t pay for the extra waiting.
Decide how you’d like to be met
Normally the driver waits in the car park and phones you once you’re through baggage reclaim. If you’d rather be met inside the terminal with a name board, ask for meet and greet when you book.
Book both ways at once
If you book the return with the outward trip, the car is already planned around your landing. Nobody wants to be ringing round for a taxi in a baggage hall after a long flight. On our fixed fares the return costs the same again, with no late-night surcharge.
What a fixed Heathrow fare should include
A fixed fare is only worth having if it really is fixed. Before you book any airport taxi, check that the price covers:
- any airport charges on the way out;
- car park charges while the driver waits for you on the way back;
- waiting if your flight is delayed, with no meter running;
- motorway traffic, so the price doesn’t go up on a slow day;
- a car big enough for your luggage, not just your passengers.
Our current fixed fares from Farnham to Heathrow, for any of the four terminals:
| Car | Seats | One way |
|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Up to 4 passengers | £79 |
| MPV 6 | Up to 6 passengers | £87 |
| MPV 6 Full | 7 passengers | £110 |
Luggage catches more people out than anything else. Four adults fit in a saloon, but four adults with four big suitcases don’t. Our fleet guide shows exactly how many bags each car takes. And if you’re travelling with little ones, child seats are free; just mention them when you book.
Flying from somewhere else?
Heathrow is our busiest route, but every airport is a little different. We’ve written a guide for each one: Gatwick, Luton, London City, Stansted and Farnborough. Fares for every route are on our airport transfers page.
Every airport from Farnham at a glance
How this airport compares with the others we cover. Fares are our fixed one-way saloon prices, with tolls and parking included.
| Airport | Drive from Farnham | Orbit saloon fare | Terminals |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow (LHR) | 45–55 min | £79 | 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | 50–60 min | £100 | North and South |
| London Luton (LTN) | 1 hr–1 hr 15 | £135 | One |
| London City (LCY) | 1 hr 10–1 hr 20 | £150 | One |
| London Stansted (STN) | 1 hr 20–1 hr 40 | £170 | One |
| Farnborough (FAB), business aviation | About 20 min | Quoted per flight | Business aviation terminal |
We collect from across Farnham
Our airport runs start from your door, anywhere in Farnham and the villages around it, including:
Tell us your exact address when you book and we’ll confirm the fare and the pickup time. See all the areas we cover.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Farnham to Heathrow?
With us it’s a fixed £79 one way in a saloon, £87 in a six-seat MPV and £110 for seven passengers. Tolls, parking and drop-off charges are all included.
How long is the drive from Farnham to Heathrow?
Usually 45 to 55 minutes, using the A31, M3 and M25. When you plan your pickup, add another 20 to 30 minutes in case of traffic.
Can you meet me inside the terminal at Heathrow?
Yes. Meet and greet in arrivals is available on request. Otherwise the driver waits in the car park and rings you once you’re through.
What if my flight home is delayed?
Give us your flight number when you book. We follow the flight and move your pickup to the time you actually land, at no extra cost.