Cumbria · CA13 · LHR
Sunderland to Heathrow.
314.9 miles from Sunderland to Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5 — about 5 hr 50 min off-peak, up to 8 hr in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £506, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 314.9 mi
- Off-peak
- 5 hr 50 min
- Rush hour
- up to 8 hr
- Saloon
- £506
- Back home
- £508
Instant fixed price
Sunderland, CumbriaHeathrow Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£506 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£573 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£684 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£628 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£692 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£899 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 Sunderland.
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 | 21:55 (night before) | 20:55 (night before) |
| 08:30 | 00:25 | 23:25 (night before) |
| 11:00 | 02:55 | 01:55 |
| 14:00 | 05:55 | 04:55 |
| 17:30 | 07:15 • | 06:15 • |
| 20:30 | 12:25 | 11:25 |
Coming home
Landing at Heathrow.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 5 hr 47 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 Sunderland around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 16:10 • |
| 12:00 | 18:32 |
| 17:00 | 01:40 • |
| 22:30 | 05:02 |
Pickup in Sunderland
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Sunderland
Door to door from any home or office in CA13 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 Sunderland, which is exactly where a car to the airport saves the most time.
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- Linskeldfield Farm0.7 mi
- Lowmoor Farm House1.0 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 Sunderland.
Choosing between flights? Here is how far each airport is by road and what a Saloon costs, off-peak.
| Airport | Distance | Off-peak | Saloon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton | 291.1 mi | 5 hr 29 min | £481 |
| Heathrow (this page) | 314.9 mi | 5 hr 50 min | £506 |
| Stansted | 297.3 mi | 5 hr 50 min | £492 |
| London City | 321.3 mi | 6 hr 7 min | £510 |
| Gatwick | 352.5 mi | 6 hr 30 min | £551 |
Nearby
Other towns to Heathrow.
Good to know
Sunderland to Heathrow
questions.
How far is Sunderland from Heathrow Airport?
About 314.9 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 5 hr 50 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 8 hr. Luton is closer to Sunderland (5 hr 29 min), but Heathrow is 5 hr 50 min away.
How much is a taxi from Sunderland to Heathrow?
A fixed-price Saloon is £506 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £508 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 Sunderland for a morning flight from Heathrow?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Sunderland by about 00:25; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 23:25 (night before). 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 Sunderland?
Yes — any address, station or hotel. The price is the same wherever in Sunderland 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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