Transatlantic journeys beyond London
Virgin Atlantic, Delta and American Airlines bring long-haul and transatlantic passengers who may continue by taxi to Oxford, the Midlands, Bristol or Cardiff, with flights tracked for their arrival.
Taxi to and from Heathrow Terminal 3.
From £80 fixed, all charges included.
Request a long-distance route →
Limited booking slots left 01:29:00
Why book with Kings
- ✓ Fixed fare, published up front, never a quote on arrival
- ✓ ULEZ, tolls & the Heathrow drop-off charge already included
- ✓ Free cancellation up to 12 hours before pickup
- ✓ Licensed private hire drivers, DBS-checked
Terminals served
4
Destinations covered
70+
Surge pricing
Never
Free wait time
60 min
Postcode
TW6 1QG
Carriers
Virgin Atlantic, Delta, American Airlines, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Pakistan International
Opened
1961 (refurbished 2007)
Passengers / year
20 million passengers a year
Fares from Terminal 3
Popular destinations from T3, all-in.
Every Heathrow Airport fare below is fixed and final, day or night. The £7 drop-off charge, pick-up parking, motorway tolls and ULEZ are included, with no surge, peak surcharge or booking fee. Unlike a metered black cab from the airport taxi rank, your fare does not change with traffic.
| Destination | Distance | Off-peak time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury | 40.6 mi | 52 min | £80 |
| Luton | 34.9 mi | 43 min | £80 |
| Oxford | 49.1 mi | 1h 3m | £95 |
| Milton Keynes | 55.7 mi | 1h 4m | £95 |
| Bristol | 104 mi | 1h 46m | £179 |
| Birmingham | 115 mi | 1h 57m | £185 |
| Cardiff | 135 mi | 2h 22m | £229 |
Our airport taxi service covers 70+ destinations north and west of Heathrow: see the full Terminal 3 route list.
For departing passengers
Taxi to Heathrow Terminal 3 for your flight
For departures, your driver turns from Cosmopolitan Way onto Camborne Road and the four-lane forecourt. The £7 drop-off charge is included in your fare. After unloading your cases, the driver leaves because waiting is not allowed there. Choose your pick-up time when booking, allowing for Heathrow Airport's advice to arrive 2 hours before a UK or European flight and 3 hours before a long-haul flight. Departing flights are not tracked.
Compare measured drive times from 21 town centres at 5:30am and 7:30am.
| From | Leaving 5:30am | Leaving 7:30am |
|---|---|---|
| High Wycombe | 27 min | 41 min |
| Watford | 30 min | 56 min |
| Newbury | 53 min | 59 min |
| St Albans | 34 min | 1 h 04 min |
| Hemel Hempstead | 33 min | 1 h 06 min |
| Aylesbury | 48 min | 1 h 08 min |
| Oxford | 56 min | 1 h 14 min |
| Swindon | 1 h 11 min | 1 h 16 min |
| Luton | 45 min | 1 h 17 min |
| Milton Keynes | 1 h 13 min | 1 h 36 min |
| Bedford | 1 h 18 min | 1 h 43 min |
| Cheltenham | 1 h 43 min | 1 h 47 min |
| Bristol | 1 h 47 min | 1 h 49 min |
| Coventry | 1 h 43 min | 1 h 49 min |
| Northampton | 1 h 38 min | 1 h 49 min |
| Bath | 1 h 48 min | 1 h 54 min |
| Birmingham | 2 h 07 min | 2 h 12 min |
| Peterborough | 2 h 21 min | 2 h 22 min |
| Leicester | 2 h 19 min | 2 h 25 min |
| Cardiff | 2 h 24 min | 2 h 34 min |
| Nottingham | 2 h 43 min | 2 h 50 min |
Drive times: Google Maps, town centre to Terminal 3, measured on a Tuesday in October 2026, typical traffic. Each town page also shows a cautious estimate and a suggested pickup time.
Book a taxi to Terminal 3 ↑Airport collection procedure
Ready after landing? Call us, we drive round.
We don't wait inside the building with a name board. You give us your flight number at booking; we monitor the inbound flight and wait nearby. Once you've cleared customs and have your luggage, call or text and we drive into Terminal Parking within 5 minutes. The walk from arrivals to the car park is 6 minutes, signposted from the customs exit.
01
Flight tracked
Your flight number links collection to actual landing, not scheduled.
02
Clear customs
Once luggage is collected and customs cleared, head for arrivals.
03
Call the driver
Driver's mobile is in your booking confirmation.
04
Meet at Terminal Parking
6-minute walk via "Car Parks" signs. Driver arrives within 5 minutes.
Full walkthrough: Terminal 3 pickup guide, with every step from the customs exit to the car door, plus what to do if signal is weak.
Heathrow Airport Terminal 3: key facts for your taxi
- Postcode for a sat nav
- TW6 1QG
- Where we collect you
- Terminal Parking, about 6 minutes' walk from arrivals with luggage.
- Road access
- M4 junction 4, then the spur road through the tunnel under the northern runway.
- Airlines include
- Virgin Atlantic, Delta, American Airlines, Emirates, Japan Airlines, IndiGo and Alaska Airlines. Airlines can move between buildings, so check yours with the airline or Heathrow's "Which terminal" tool.
- Charges
- The £7 drop-off charge and pick-up parking at the airport are included in every Kings fare.
Who flies into Terminal 3
This building handles Virgin Atlantic at its Heathrow hub, alongside Delta, American Airlines, Emirates, Japan Airlines, IndiGo and Alaska Airlines, which operates a daily Seattle service from 22 May 2026. These airlines mostly bring long-haul and transatlantic arrivals, plus passengers using Gulf or Asian connections. Airline locations can change, so check yours with your airline or Heathrow's "Which terminal" tool.
Gulf and Asian connections
Travellers arriving with Emirates, Japan Airlines or IndiGo after Gulf or Asian connections can contact their driver after collecting their bags, using Heathrow's free Wi-Fi if needed.
Families and larger groups
Families, relatives and groups using this building, including Alaska Airlines passengers on its daily Seattle service from 22 May 2026, can choose 6 or 8 seater minibuses.
More destinations from T3, with group fares
Distances and Google Maps drive times from T3, with the car fare and the 6 and 8 seater fares. Group fares are the same from every terminal at Heathrow Airport. One way, fixed, per vehicle.
| Destination | Miles | Off-peak | Peak | Car | 6 seater | 8 seater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Wycombe | 21.7 | 30 min | 37 min | £80 | £100 | £125 |
| Watford | 22.2 | 33 min | 43 min | £80 | £110 | £150 |
| Bedford | 59.1 | 1 h 13 min | 1 h 27 min | £105 | £140 | £170 |
| Swindon | 66.2 | 1 h 10 min | 1 h 10 min | £119 | £160 | £220 |
| Banbury | 66.7 | 1 h 11 min | 1 h 14 min | £115 | £150 | £190 |
| Northampton | 69.4 | 1 h 18 min | 1 h 30 min | £125 | £160 | £210 |
| Cheltenham | 95.3 | 1 h 44 min | 1 h 44 min | £165 | £204 | £264 |
| Coventry | 96.6 | 1 h 38 min | 1 h 43 min | £160 | £185 | £250 |
| Peterborough | 98.5 | 1 h 50 min | 2 h 02 min | £179 | £230 | £299 |
| Bath | 100 | 1 h 48 min | 1 h 48 min | £159 | £220 | £285 |
| Leicester | 108 | 1 h 56 min | 2 h 10 min | £185 | £215 | £280 |
| Nottingham | 130 | 2 h 22 min | 2 h 34 min | £195 | £240 | £305 |
All 74 towns: Heathrow routes and fares. Groups: Heathrow minibus taxi.
Airport taxi questions
Terminal 3 FAQ.
Where do I meet my driver at Terminal 3?
+
Where do I meet my driver at Terminal 3?
+At Terminal Parking for Terminal 3, a 6-minute walk from arrivals. We don't wait inside the building with a name board. Once you've cleared customs, call the driver and the car arrives at the parking kerb within 5 minutes. See the Terminal 3 pickup guide for the step-by-step.
Can you take me to Heathrow Terminal 3 for a departing flight?
+
Can you take me to Heathrow Terminal 3 for a departing flight?
+Yes. Choose your pick-up time when you book. The fixed fare starts from £80 and includes the £7 drop-off charge, motorway tolls and ULEZ. Your driver drops you on the four-lane Terminal 3 forecourt, unloads your cases and leaves because waiting is not allowed there.
How much is a Terminal 3 taxi to my destination?
+
How much is a Terminal 3 taxi to my destination?
+Fares are fixed by destination. Oxford £95, Aylesbury £80, Birmingham £185, Cardiff £229, Milton Keynes £95, Cheltenham £165. Heathrow's £7 drop-off charge, motorway tolls and ULEZ are all included.
What airlines fly from Terminal 3?
+
What airlines fly from Terminal 3?
+Virgin Atlantic, Delta, American Airlines, Emirates, Japan Airlines and some British Airways flights. This is Virgin Atlantic's home and Heathrow's oldest terminal still in use, opened in 1961 as the Oceanic Terminal.
What happens if my flight to Terminal 3 is delayed?
+
What happens if my flight to Terminal 3 is delayed?
+We track your flight number automatically. Collection adjusts to your actual landing, not the schedule. You receive 60 minutes of free waiting from actual landing and are never charged for an airline delay. Full detail is in our flight delay policy.
Can I get a taxi from other Heathrow terminals?
+
Can I get a taxi from other Heathrow terminals?
+Yes, we cover all four terminals at Heathrow Airport: Terminal 2, Terminal 4, Terminal 5.
Book an airport transfer