Heathrow to Paddington Taxi and Private Transfer: Fares, Journey Time and Pickup
Travelling between Heathrow and Paddington? A private transfer takes you door to door in about 40 minutes, at a price fixed before you travel. This page sets out the distance, the route, the fares for each vehicle and how the pickup works.
Distance and journey time
The distance is about 17 miles (28 km). In normal traffic the drive takes about 40 minutes; allow longer at rush hour, on Friday afternoons and on bank holiday weekends. Via the A40 Westway or the A4, depending on traffic.
About Paddington
Paddington is in west central London, close to Hyde Park, Bayswater, Little Venice and Marylebone. We drop off at the station, at hotels around Sussex Gardens, Praed Street and Bayswater, and at offices in Paddington Basin.
Car or Heathrow Express?
The Heathrow Express runs non-stop to Paddington in about 15 minutes, and the Elizabeth line also runs direct. If you are staying next to the station and travelling light, the train is quick. A car makes sense with luggage or children, for a group sharing one fare, or when your hotel is a taxi ride from the station anyway.
Fares by vehicle
- Economy Sedan (up to 4 passengers, 3 suitcases): from about £57
- First Class Sedan (4 passengers, 3 suitcases): about £80
- Standard Van (6 passengers, 4 suitcases): about £97
- First Class Van (6 passengers, 5 suitcases): about £153
- Minibus (up to 16 passengers, 10 suitcases): from about £171
Prices are per vehicle, not per person. The exact fixed price for your date and address is shown on the booking form before you pay, and does not change with traffic.
Meeting your driver
Heathrow has four passenger terminals – 2, 3, 4 and 5. We read your terminal from the flight number, and the driver waits in the arrivals hall of that terminal with a sign showing your name. We track your flight, so the pickup moves with any delay, and the first 60 minutes after landing are free. Meet and greet in the terminal and airport parking are included in the price. Child seats are free on request.
Going the other way
For the journey from Paddington back to Heathrow, the driver collects you from your door at the time you choose. Choosing “Return” on the booking form books both journeys in one payment, with a discount on the return leg.
More information
See our Heathrow transfers page and the Heathrow pickup guide. Related route: Taxi from Victoria Station to Heathrow Airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it from Heathrow to Paddington?
About 17 miles (28 km).
How long does the journey take?
About 40 minutes in normal traffic; longer at peak times.
How much is a taxi from Heathrow to Paddington?
From about £57 in an Economy Sedan for up to 4 passengers, or about £84 in a Standard Van for up to 6. The price is per vehicle.
What if my flight is delayed?
We track it; the driver adjusts, and the first 60 minutes after landing are free.
Is the Heathrow Express faster?
To Paddington station itself, yes. A car is door to door and the fare is per vehicle, which suits families and groups.
Are child seats available?
Yes, free of charge on request.
