University student arrivals
Students heading to the University of Buckingham can use the 8 seater when family members and several cases travel with them. It holds up to 8 passengers and 10 large suitcases.
Heathrow to Buckingham taxi.
From £110 fixed, and your flight is tracked.
Car
from £110
Up to 4 passengers, 3 in comfort
6 seater
£120
Up to 6 passengers, 3 large cases
8 seater
£150
Up to 8 passengers, 10 large cases
- Flight tracked, 60 minutes' free wait from landing
- Pick-up parking, tolls and ULEZ included
- Driver's name and mobile sent when your booking is confirmed
- Free cancellation up to 12 hours before pickup
Limited booking slots left 01:29:00
Terminals served
4
Destinations covered
70+
Surge pricing
Never
Free wait time
60 min
Fare by terminal
Buckingham fares, every terminal.
| Terminal | Distance | Tuesday 11am | Friday 5pm | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T2 | 66.9 mi | 1h 18m | 1h 27m | £115 |
| T3 | 66.9 mi | 1h 18m | 1h 27m | £115 |
| T4 | 68.7 mi | 1h 22m | 1h 34m | £115 |
| T5 | 66.2 mi | 1h 17m | 1h 26m | £110 |
The fare is per estate car for up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort) and 3 large suitcases. It is the final price, day or night. There are no traffic extras, peak surcharge, airport charges added on the day or card fees. The drop-off charge, motorway tolls and ULEZ are included.
The route
The road from Heathrow to Buckingham
Terminal 5 to Buckingham town centre
M25, M40, A43, A421
- Distance
- 66.2 mi
- Tuesday 11am
- 1h 17m
- Friday 5pm
- 1h 26m
- Fare
- £110 from Terminal 5, £115 from Terminals 2, 3 and 4
Distances and times are Google Maps figures with traffic, measured in October 2026.
- 1 Terminal 5 joins the M25 at junction 14. The car heads north to the M40 junction.
- 2 The M40 carries the car for most of the journey.
- 3 The car leaves the M40 and takes the A43 north.
- 4 At Barleymow Roundabout the car takes the A421, which runs into Buckingham.
Local rules
Driving into Buckingham: what a car can and cannot do
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No clean air zone
The town is not on the government's list of clean air zones in England, which names seven cities: Bath, Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Portsmouth, Sheffield and Tyneside.
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No railway station
There has been no railway station in the town since 1964. The X5 bus connects it to Bedford, Milton Keynes and Oxford, and the X6 also serves the town.
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Friday traffic
The measured journey to the town centre is 9 minutes longer on a Friday at 5pm than on a Tuesday at 11am.
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What this means for the fare
Nothing. The fare is fixed, and the Heathrow Airport drop-off charge and motorway tolls are included in it.
Named places
Heathrow Terminal 5 to places in Buckingham: miles and minutes
Road distance and drive time from Terminal 5 on a Tuesday at 11am, nearest first.
| Place | Where | Miles | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| University The University of Buckingham Hunter Street | Hunter Street | 66.0 | 1h 16m |
| Hotel Villiers Hotel Castle Street | Castle Street | 66.1 | 1h 16m |
| Town centre Buckingham town centre Bridge Street | Bridge Street | 66.2 | 1h 17m |
| Hotel White Hart Hotel Market Square | Market Square | 66.2 | 1h 17m |
| Hospital Buckingham Community Hospital High Street | High Street | 66.4 | 1h 19m |
Stowe is outside the town, 66.6 miles from Terminal 5, about 79 minutes. Silverstone Circuit is 6.6 miles by road from Market Square, Buckingham, about 13 minutes.
Reasons for the journey
Why people travel from Heathrow to Buckingham
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University of Buckingham
Britain's first private university is based in the town, with its main address on Hunter Street.
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Stowe
Stowe School and Stowe Landscape Gardens are close to the town.
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Heritage
Buckingham Old Gaol museum and the Chantry Chapel are in the town, which has Georgian buildings from the rebuilding after a fire in 1725.
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Motor racing
Silverstone Circuit is close to the town.
Calendar
When Buckingham is busy
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2 to 4 July 2027
British Grand Prix
Round 10 of the 2027 Formula One season, at Silverstone Circuit.
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23 to 25 April 2027
6 Hours of Silverstone
A round of the FIA World Endurance Championship at Silverstone Circuit.
Comparing options
The bus to Buckingham
X5 and X6 bus routes
Local bus operators
- Railway station
- None in Buckingham
- Routes
- The X5 links Bedford, Milton Keynes and Oxford. The X6 also serves the town
- Fares
- They change with the booking date. The bus operator shows the current price.
With no local station, public transport from Heathrow means reaching Milton Keynes or Oxford first and changing to a bus. The car goes to your address.
Groups and families
Group travel in a 6 or 8 seater
Study at the University of Buckingham, school journeys involving Stowe School and events at Silverstone Circuit bring groups between Heathrow and Buckingham. Hotel guests also travel to the Villiers Hotel. The car carries up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort), the 6 seater takes up to 6, and the 8 seater accommodates up to 8 with room for 10 large suitcases.
Stowe School journeys
Families travelling for Stowe School can choose the 6 seater for up to 6 passengers with 3 large suitcases. A smaller party with more luggage may book the 8 seater instead.
Silverstone visitor groups
Groups arriving through Heathrow for Silverstone Circuit can share an 8 seater with capacity for up to 8 passengers. As the fare is fixed per vehicle, it is shared by everyone travelling.
Up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort) travel in a car. The 6 seater takes up to 6 passengers and 3 large suitcases, the 8 seater up to 8 passengers and 10 large suitcases, at one fixed price per vehicle. See the fare in the booking form, or read about the Heathrow minibus taxi.
Pickup at Heathrow
Where the driver collects you
There is no name board inside the terminal. Call or text once you have your bags, and the car comes round to Terminal Parking, or to the pick-up zone at Terminal 4. Free waiting time is 60 minutes from the actual landing time. After that it is £15 per additional hour, billed only if you ask us to stay.
Pickup guide for each terminal: Terminal 2, Terminal 3, Terminal 4, Terminal 5. Late flight: flight delay policy.
Common questions
Heathrow to Buckingham taxi: questions and answers
How long does a taxi take from Heathrow to Buckingham?
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How long does a taxi take from Heathrow to Buckingham?
+About 1 hour 17 minutes from Terminal 5 to the town centre off-peak, and about 1 hour 26 minutes on a Friday at 5pm. The route is the M25, the M40, the A43, then the A421.
How much does a Heathrow to Buckingham taxi cost?
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How much does a Heathrow to Buckingham taxi cost?
+£110 from Terminal 5 and £115 from Terminals 2, 3 and 4 for an estate car, for up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort) and 3 large suitcases. The price is final at any time of day. It includes the Heathrow Airport drop-off charge, motorway tolls and ULEZ. The booking form shows the 6 seater and 8 seater fares.
How far is the University of Buckingham from the airport?
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How far is the University of Buckingham from the airport?
+66.0 miles from Terminal 5 to Hunter Street, about 1 hour 16 minutes off-peak.
How far is Stowe from the airport?
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How far is Stowe from the airport?
+66.6 miles from Terminal 5, about 1 hour 19 minutes off-peak. Stowe School and Stowe Landscape Gardens are close to Buckingham.
How far is Silverstone Circuit from Buckingham?
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How far is Silverstone Circuit from Buckingham?
+6.6 miles by road from Market Square, Buckingham, about 13 minutes.
Does Buckingham have a railway station?
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Does Buckingham have a railway station?
+No. It has had none since 1964. The X5 and X6 buses serve the town. A taxi from the airport goes straight to your address.
Nearby routes
Heathrow transfers near Buckingham.
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