Cheltenham Festival parties
Racegoers travelling to Cheltenham Racecourse for Cheltenham Festival can share the 8 seater with up to 8 passengers and 10 large suitcases. Sharing the fixed vehicle fare reduces the cost for each person.
Heathrow to Cheltenham taxi.
£165 fixed, and your flight is tracked.
Car
£165
Up to 4 passengers, 3 in comfort
6 seater
£204
Up to 6 passengers, 3 large cases
8 seater
£264
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
Cheltenham fares, every terminal.
| Terminal | Distance | Tuesday 11am | Friday 5pm | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T2 | 95.6 mi | 1h 49m | 1h 48m | £165 |
| T3 | 95.6 mi | 1h 50m | 1h 49m | £165 |
| T4 | 97.3 mi | 1h 54m | 1h 57m | £165 |
| T5 | 94.7 mi | 1h 48m | 1h 49m | £165 |
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 Cheltenham
Terminal 5 to Cheltenham town centre
M25, M4, A419, A417
- Distance
- 94.7 mi
- Tuesday 11am
- 1h 48m
- Friday 5pm
- 1h 49m
- Fare
- £165 from every terminal
Distances and times are Google Maps figures with traffic, measured in October 2026.
- 1 Terminal 5 joins the M25 at junction 14. The car follows the M25 to junction 15, the M4.
- 2 The M4 runs west to Badbury Roundabout at Swindon, where the car takes the A419.
- 3 The A419 becomes the A417 at Cirencester.
- 4 The car then takes the A435 Cirencester Road into Cheltenham.
Local rules
Driving into Cheltenham: what a car can and cannot do
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Route avoids the M5
The measured route reaches the town by the A419, the A417 and the A435, not by the M5.
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Station outside the centre
Cheltenham Spa railway station is about one mile from the town centre.
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Friday traffic
The measured journey to the town centre is 1 minutes longer on a Friday at 5pm than on a Tuesday at 11am. Its fixed price is the same at both times.
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No clean air zone
The town is not in any of the clean air zones listed on gov.uk.
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What this means for the fare
Nothing. The fixed price covers any address in the town.
Named places
Heathrow Terminal 5 to places in Cheltenham: miles and minutes
Road distance and drive time from Terminal 5 on a Tuesday at 11am, nearest first.
| Place | Where | Miles | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Cheltenham General Hospital Sandford Road | Sandford Road | 94.6 | 1h 47m |
| Town centre Cheltenham town centre Bath Road | Bath Road | 94.7 | 1h 48m |
| Hotel Queens Hotel The Promenade | The Promenade | 95.1 | 1h 50m |
| Hotel Premier Inn Cheltenham Town Centre The Brewery | The Brewery | 95.3 | 1h 52m |
| University University of Gloucestershire, Park Campus The Park | The Park | 95.4 | 1h 49m |
| Hotel Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre Dunalley Street | Dunalley Street | 95.7 | 1h 53m |
| Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse Evesham Road, Prestbury | Evesham Road, Prestbury | 96.4 | 1h 55m |
| Station Cheltenham Spa railway station Cheltenham | Cheltenham | 97.5 | 1h 52m |
Reasons for the journey
Why people travel from Heathrow to Cheltenham
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Cheltenham Festival
The racecourse on Evesham Road hosts the Festival each March.
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Schools
Cheltenham College was established in 1841 and Cheltenham Ladies' College in 1853.
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GCHQ
The Government Communications Headquarters moved to Cheltenham in 1951.
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Regency spa town
Cheltenham grew as a spa town after mineral springs were found in 1716, next to the Cotswolds. It also hosts Literature, Jazz, Science and Music festivals.
Calendar
When Cheltenham is busy
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16 to 19 March 2027
Cheltenham Festival
Four days of National Hunt racing at Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road.
Comparing options
The train from Heathrow to Cheltenham
Train via London Paddington
Great Western Railway
- Route
- Heathrow to London Paddington, then a Great Western Railway train to Cheltenham Spa
- Direct trains
- Some Great Western Railway trains run through to Paddington. Others need a further change
- Arrives at
- Cheltenham Spa railway station, about one mile from the town centre
- Fares
- They change with the booking date. Great Western Railway shows the current price.
The train goes into London before it heads west and ends outside the centre. For airport transfers, the car goes west on the M4 and stops at your address.
Groups and families
Group travel in a 6 or 8 seater
Racegoers attending the Cheltenham Festival, held at Cheltenham Racecourse each March, students heading to the Park Campus of the University of Gloucestershire and families visiting Cheltenham General Hospital make group journeys between Heathrow and Cheltenham. The fare is fixed for each vehicle. A car takes up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort), the 6 seater up to 6, and the 8 seater up to 8 with 10 large suitcases.
Park Campus arrivals
Students heading to the Park Campus of the University of Gloucestershire can book the 8 seater for moves involving family and several cases. A student with two companions can also choose it solely for the larger luggage allowance.
General Hospital visits
Families travelling to Cheltenham General Hospital can use the 6 seater for groups of up to 6 with 3 large suitcases. A party of up to 4 (3 in comfort) may instead select the car.
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. Flying out instead? See the Cheltenham to Heathrow taxi page.
Common questions
Heathrow to Cheltenham taxi: questions and answers
How long does a taxi take from Heathrow Airport to Cheltenham?
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How long does a taxi take from Heathrow Airport to Cheltenham?
+About 1 hour 48 minutes from Terminal 5 to the town centre off-peak, and about 1 hour 49 minutes on a Friday at 5pm. The route is the M25, the M4, the A419 and A417, then the A435.
How much does a Heathrow to Cheltenham taxi cost?
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How much does a Heathrow to Cheltenham taxi cost?
+The price is £165 from every terminal for an estate car, for up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort) and 3 large suitcases. It is final at any time of day. The airport drop-off charge, motorway tolls and ULEZ are included. Booking also shows the 6 seater and 8 seater prices.
When is the Cheltenham Festival in 2027?
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When is the Cheltenham Festival in 2027?
+It runs from 16 to 19 March 2027 at Cheltenham Racecourse on Evesham Road.
How far is Cheltenham Racecourse from Heathrow?
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How far is Cheltenham Racecourse from Heathrow?
+It is 96.4 miles from Terminal 5, about 1 hour 55 minutes off-peak.
How far is Cheltenham General Hospital from the airport?
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How far is Cheltenham General Hospital from the airport?
+It is 94.6 miles from Terminal 5 to Sandford Road, about 1 hour 47 minutes off-peak.
Does the route to Cheltenham use the M5?
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Does the route to Cheltenham use the M5?
+No. The measured route uses the M4, the A419, the A417 and the A435.
Are there road charges in Cheltenham?
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Are there road charges in Cheltenham?
+No. The town is not in a clean air zone, and the fixed price applies in any case.
Nearby routes
Heathrow transfers near Cheltenham.
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