Set-down that fits the venue
Victoria Gate on Kew Road is the principal set-down; for the Treetop Walkway end, ask for Lion Gate instead and save the cross-garden walk.
Kew to Heathrow · Attraction route
The Kew–Heathrow run, 9 miles and about 25–35 min, priced before you travel. At the set-down point at Kew; met in person at Heathrow Airport with the flight tracked.

Instant fixed price
Kew Gardens, RichmondHeathrow Airport
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
How it works
Victoria Gate on Kew Road is the principal set-down; for the Treetop Walkway end, ask for Lion Gate instead and save the cross-garden walk. At Heathrow Airport, your driver waits in arrivals with a name board, flight tracked, 60 minutes of waiting included.
Victoria Gate on Kew Road is the principal set-down; for the Treetop Walkway end, ask for Lion Gate instead and save the cross-garden walk.
Kew to Heathrow Airport or the reverse — the fixed fare from £54 holds either way.
Tolls, the Congestion Charge and ULEZ are all in the quoted fare.
Inbound journeys are tracked in real time; the Kew pickup moves with your actual arrival at no extra cost.
Cars & capacity
Six classes, one standard of care. Saloon, one way, off-peak. Rush hour, nights (10pm–6am) and bank holidays cost more; the return leg is 5% off when booked together — your quote shows the exact price before you book. The confirmed price covers the agreed itinerary; extra stops, changes or waiting beyond the allowance may cost more.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius or similar | 4 | 2 | £54 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £61 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £105 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £69 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £80 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £136 |
Always included
How to book
Direction, date, time and any event or entrance details — online in a minute or one call.
Saloon to 8-seat van, each with the fixed price shown before you commit.
Waiting time, a second stop, child seats — arranged in advance, priced up front.
Driver name, photo and number in your confirmation, live updates on the day.
Compare the options
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Kew to Heathrow.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi rank / hail | 25–35 min | Metered — unpredictable | No fixed fare; the meter climbs in event traffic |
| Rideshare app | 25–35 min | Surge pricing | No name board; cancellations at the worst moment |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Fine unladen; a trial on a busy day |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 25–35 min | Fixed from £54 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Local knowledge
Kew is a four-hour visit done honestly — book the return open-ended and message the driver from the Palm House when you begin to flag.
Your chauffeur repositions rather than parks — when you message, the car is already moving towards the agreed point.
Every P5 chauffeur is fully licensed private hire, insured and DBS-checked.
Victoria Gate on Kew Road is the principal set-down; for the Treetop Walkway end, ask for Lion Gate instead and save the cross-garden walk.
A Kew–Heathrow Airport transfer lives or dies on the two meeting points and the fixed price. Kew is a four-hour visit done honestly — book the return open-ended and message the driver from the Palm House when you begin to flag. Inbound, the flight is tracked and the Kew pickup moves to your real arrival; the fare from £54 is agreed before you travel, either direction.
Reckon on 25–35 min for the 9 miles, with 60 minutes of complimentary waiting and every toll, plus the London charges where they apply, inside the fare. Vehicles run from a saloon to a 8-seat van, so the same booking works for a couple or a whole party.
Quick facts
From £54 for a saloon, agreed before you book — the same fare applies in reverse, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
Victoria Gate on Kew Road is the principal set-down; for the Treetop Walkway end, ask for Lion Gate instead and save the cross-garden walk.
In the arrivals hall with a name board, with 60 minutes of waiting included. The exact point is confirmed with your booking.
Yes — returns are welcome and often discounted, with the pickup point agreed before you go in and adjusted live if the day runs long.
No. The fare is fixed when you book — event-day traffic, closures and staging are our problem to plan around, not a surcharge.
Yes — executive MPVs seat up to seven and vans up to 8, priced up front. Groups sharing one vehicle usually beat separate app cars comfortably.
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