Greater London · LHR
Preston to Heathrow.
14.8 miles from Preston to Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5 — about 32 min off-peak, up to 50 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £57, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 14.8 mi
- Off-peak
- 32 min
- Rush hour
- up to 50 min
- Saloon
- £57
- Back home
- £59
Instant fixed price
Preston, Greater LondonHeathrow Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£57 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£64 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£116 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£74 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£85 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£136 Book
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
Flight planner
When to leave Preston.
Weekday guide for a flight from Heathrow: check-in time before departure (2 hours short-haul, 3 hours long-haul), the drive, and 15 minutes in hand. Times marked • fall in the rush hour and use the longer drive.
| Flight departs | Short-haul: leave by | Long-haul: leave by |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 03:13 | 02:13 |
| 08:30 | 05:43 | 04:43 |
| 11:00 | 07:55 • | 06:55 • |
| 14:00 | 11:13 | 10:13 |
| 17:30 | 14:43 | 13:43 |
| 20:30 | 17:25 • | 16:25 • |
Coming home
Landing at Heathrow.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 30 min on the road (longer in the rush). Your driver tracks the flight, so an early or late landing moves the pickup with it.
| Flight lands | Home in Preston around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 09:05 • |
| 12:00 | 13:15 |
| 17:00 | 18:35 • |
| 22:30 | 23:45 |
Pickup in Preston
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Preston
Door to door from any home or office. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Rail stations nearby
- Preston Road0.3 mi
- Kingsbury0.8 mi
- South Kenton0.8 mi
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- Kingslamd HotelNW9 9RR
- Premier InnHA9 8HQ
- Novotel London1.2 mi
- Novotel London Wembley1.2 mi
Heathrow Airport
At the airport.
Flying out
Drop-off
You are set down at the departures forecourt of your terminal; the airport drop-off charge is already in the price.
Flying home
Meeting your driver
Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall of your terminal with a name board, past customs and baggage reclaim. Your flight is tracked, so an early or late landing moves the pickup with it. Up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing is free.
Good to know
Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5
Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel: Terminal 5 has its own access road, so telling us the terminal saves time on the day.
Compare
Every London airport from Preston.
Choosing between flights? Here is how far each airport is by road and what a Saloon costs, off-peak.
| Airport | Distance | Off-peak | Saloon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow (this page) | 14.8 mi | 32 min | £57 |
| Luton | 28.9 mi | 46 min | £97 |
| London City | 25.7 mi | 49 min | £88 |
| Gatwick | 55.7 mi | 1 hr 16 min | £161 |
| Stansted | 46.5 mi | 1 hr 16 min | £139 |
Nearby
Other towns to Heathrow.
Good to know
Preston to Heathrow
questions.
How far is Preston from Heathrow Airport?
About 14.8 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 32 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 50 min. Heathrow is the closest London airport to Preston by road.
How much is a taxi from Preston to Heathrow?
A fixed-price Saloon is £57 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £59 for the journey back from the airport. The airport charge, flight tracking and waiting time on arrival are included. Pick your date and time on this page for the exact fare.
What time should I leave Preston for a morning flight from Heathrow?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Preston by about 05:43; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 04:43. Those times include check-in and the rush-hour drive.
Where will my driver meet me at Heathrow?
Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall of your terminal with a name board, past customs and baggage reclaim. Your flight is tracked, so an early or late landing moves the pickup with it. Up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing is free.
Can you pick up from a station or hotel in Preston?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Preston Road and Kingsbury stations. The price is the same wherever in Preston you start.
Is it cheaper to book a return?
Booking the return with the outward journey takes 5% off the return leg, and the driver tracks your flight home so the pickup moves with the landing time.
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