Dartford to Heathrow Taxi and Private Transfer: Fares, Journey Time and Pickup
The journey from Dartford to Heathrow is about 57 miles. With a pre-booked car or van, there is no queue at a taxi rank, no meter and no changing trains with luggage – just a driver waiting at the agreed time and a fixed fare.
How far, and how long
The distance is about 57 miles (92 km). In normal traffic the drive takes about 1 hour 5 minutes; allow longer at rush hour, on Friday afternoons and on bank holiday weekends. The M25 anticlockwise around the south of London to Heathrow.
About Dartford
We collect from Dartford, Bluewater, Greenhithe and the towns along the Thames in north Kent. The M25 is the whole journey, so timing matters.
Fares by vehicle
- Economy Sedan (up to 4 passengers, 3 suitcases): from about £135
- First Class Sedan (4 passengers, 3 suitcases): about £188
- Standard Van (6 passengers, 4 suitcases): about £229
- First Class Van (6 passengers, 5 suitcases): about £365
- Minibus (up to 16 passengers, 10 suitcases): from about £405
You pay per car, not per passenger. Your exact fixed price appears on the booking form as soon as you add your address and date, and it stays the same whatever the traffic.
Pickup from your door
Book the pickup for about 3 hours before a short-haul departure (an hour more for long-haul). With a drive of about 1 h 5 min from Dartford, that leaves roughly 2 hours at Heathrow for check-in, bag drop and security in normal traffic. The driver comes to your door, loads the luggage and brings free child seats if you ask for them. Heathrow has four terminals: 2, 3, 4 and 5. Terminals 2 and 3 share the central area, while 4 and 5 sit on their own, so check that the terminal on your booking matches your ticket.
Arriving back
For the return to Dartford, the pickup is timed to your actual landing at Heathrow, not the schedule. Your driver waits in the arrivals hall of your terminal holding a name sign, with 60 minutes free after touchdown and parking included in the fare. Choose "Return" on the booking form to book both trips together and save on the second one.
More information
See our Heathrow transfers page and the Heathrow pickup guide. Related route: Heathrow to Croydon Service – Reliable Transfers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it from Dartford to Heathrow?
About 57 miles (92 km).
How long does the journey take?
Around 1 hour 5 minutes when the roads are clear. Rush hour and holiday weekends add time.
How much is a taxi from Dartford to Heathrow?
From about £135 in an Economy Sedan for up to 4 passengers, or about £201 in a Standard Van for up to 6. The price is per vehicle.
How early should I be collected?
Allow 3 hours for short-haul and an extra hour for long-haul flights from Heathrow.
Are child seats available?
Yes, free of charge on request.
