Suffolk · IP18 · LHR
Southwold to Heathrow.
147.2 miles from Southwold to Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5 — about 2 hr 56 min off-peak, up to 4 hr 5 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £292, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 147.2 mi
- Off-peak
- 2 hr 56 min
- Rush hour
- up to 4 hr 5 min
- Saloon
- £292
- Back home
- £294
Instant fixed price
Southwold, SuffolkHeathrow Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£292 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£331 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£471 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£368 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£413 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£586 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 Southwold.
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 | 00:49 | 23:49 (night before) |
| 08:30 | 03:19 | 02:19 |
| 11:00 | 05:49 | 04:49 |
| 14:00 | 07:40 • | 06:40 • |
| 17:30 | 12:19 | 11:19 |
| 20:30 | 15:19 | 14:19 |
Coming home
Landing at Heathrow.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 2 hr 53 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 Southwold around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 12:15 • |
| 12:00 | 15:38 |
| 17:00 | 21:45 • |
| 22:30 | 02:08 |
Pickup in Southwold
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Southwold
Door to door from any home or office in IP18 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
No station close by
There is no rail station within a few miles of Southwold, which is exactly where a car to the airport saves the most time.
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- The SwanIP18 6EG
- The Bay HotelIP18 6AY
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 Southwold.
Choosing between flights? Here is how far each airport is by road and what a Saloon costs, off-peak.
| Airport | Distance | Off-peak | Saloon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stansted | 88.9 mi | 2 hr 12 min | £220 |
| London City | 107.1 mi | 2 hr 23 min | £237 |
| Luton | 114.5 mi | 2 hr 38 min | £253 |
| Gatwick | 139.5 mi | 2 hr 50 min | £284 |
| Heathrow (this page) | 147.2 mi | 2 hr 56 min | £292 |
Nearby
Other towns to Heathrow.
Good to know
Southwold to Heathrow
questions.
How far is Southwold from Heathrow Airport?
About 147.2 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 2 hr 56 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 4 hr 5 min. Stansted is closer to Southwold (2 hr 12 min), but Heathrow is 2 hr 56 min away.
How much is a taxi from Southwold to Heathrow?
A fixed-price Saloon is £292 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £294 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 Southwold for a morning flight from Heathrow?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Southwold by about 03:19; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 02:19. 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 Southwold?
Yes — any address, station or hotel. The price is the same wherever in Southwold 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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