King’s Cross to Heathrow Taxi and Private Transfer: Fares, Journey Time and Pickup
Travelling between King’s Cross and Heathrow? A private transfer takes you door to door in about 45 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 18 miles (28 km). In normal traffic the drive takes about 45 minutes; weekday rush hours, Friday afternoons and bank holiday weekends can add a good deal more. Across central London via Marylebone Road and the A40, or along the Embankment and the A4, depending on traffic.
About King’s Cross
King’s Cross is the arrival point for trains from the north and Scotland, and St Pancras next door serves the Eurostar. Give us the station entrance or nearby hotel name, and the driver will meet you there.
Fares by vehicle
- Economy Sedan (up to 4 passengers, 3 suitcases): from about £60
- First Class Sedan (4 passengers, 3 suitcases): about £80
- Standard Van (6 passengers, 4 suitcases): about £94
- First Class Van (6 passengers, 5 suitcases): about £142
- Minibus (up to 16 passengers, 10 suitcases): from about £157
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.
Pickup from your door
Most travellers from King's Cross choose a pickup about 3 hours before a short-haul flight and an hour earlier for long-haul. After the 45-minute drive to Heathrow, that gives around 2 hours 15 minutes before your flight. Your driver collects you at the door at the time you pick; child seats are free if you add them to the booking. 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
Flying back into Heathrow? Your driver tracks the flight and waits in the arrivals hall of your terminal with your name on a sign. The first 60 minutes after landing are free and parking is already in the price, so a long passport queue costs you nothing. Book "Return" on the form to reserve both journeys at once with a discount on the way home to King's Cross.
More information
See our Heathrow transfers page and the Heathrow pickup guide. Related route: Taxi from Milton Keynes to Heathrow Airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it from King’s Cross to Heathrow?
About 18 miles (28 km).
How long does the journey take?
About 45 minutes in normal traffic; longer at peak times.
How much is a taxi from King’s Cross to Heathrow?
From about £60 in an Economy Sedan for up to 4 passengers, or about £89 in a Standard Van for up to 6. The price is per vehicle.
How early should I be collected?
For a short-haul flight, 3 hours before departure (the 45-minute drive plus time for check-in and security). Long-haul: one hour earlier.
Are child seats available?
Yes, at no extra cost. Tell us the children's ages when you book.
