Danetre family travel
Relatives travelling together to Danetre Hospital can take the 6 seater minibus, with seating for up to six people and room for three large suitcases during the Heathrow journey.
Heathrow to Daventry taxi.
£139 fixed, and your flight is tracked.
Car
£139
Up to 4 passengers, 3 in comfort
6 seater
£190
Up to 6 passengers, 3 large cases
8 seater
£240
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
Daventry fares, every terminal.
| Terminal | Distance | Tuesday 11am | Friday 5pm | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T2 | 78.3 mi | 1h 31m | 1h 44m | £139 |
| T3 | 78.3 mi | 1h 31m | 1h 44m | £139 |
| T4 | 80.1 mi | 1h 35m | 1h 51m | £139 |
| T5 | 77.6 mi | 1h 29m | 1h 43m | £139 |
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 Daventry
Terminal 5 to Daventry town centre
M25, M1, A45
- Distance
- 77.6 mi
- Tuesday 11am
- 1h 29m
- Friday 5pm
- 1h 43m
- Fare
- £139 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 the M1.
- 2 The car joins the M1 and stays on it for most of the journey, leaving at the Upper Heyford Roundabout.
- 3 At the roundabout the car takes the third exit onto the A45.
- 4 The A45 runs west into Daventry. The measured address is on Oxford Street.
Local rules
Driving into Daventry: what a car can and cannot do
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M1 and A45
The measured route uses the M1 for most of its length, then the A45 for the last stretch into town. Daventry sits near M1 junctions 16 and 18.
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Friday traffic
The measured journey to Oxford Street is 14 minutes longer on a Friday at 5pm than on a Tuesday at 11am. Its price is the same at both times.
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No clean air zone
Daventry is not among the clean air zones listed on gov.uk.
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What this means for the fare
Nothing. The price is fixed and final.
Named places
Heathrow Terminal 5 to places in Daventry: miles and minutes
Road distance and drive time from Terminal 5 on a Tuesday at 11am, nearest first.
| Place | Where | Miles | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Danetre Hospital London Road | London Road | 77.3 | 1h 28m |
| Town centre Daventry town centre Oxford Street | Oxford Street | 77.6 | 1h 29m |
| College Northampton College at Daventry Badby Road West | Badby Road West | 77.8 | 1h 30m |
| Park Daventry Country Park Northern Way | Northern Way | 78.4 | 1h 30m |
| Hotel Mercure Daventry Court Hotel Sedgemoor Way | Sedgemoor Way | 79.3 | 1h 33m |
Hellidon Lakes Hotel and Resort is in the village of Hellidon, 76.2 miles from Terminal 5. Staverton Park Hotel and Golf Club is on Daventry Road at Staverton, 79.2 miles. The Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal was measured to Crick at 81.8 miles, about 1 hour 32 minutes.
Reasons for the journey
Why people travel from Heathrow to Daventry
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Logistics and industry
The Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal is a major distribution hub, and Cummins has an engine plant in the town. Ford opened a national spare parts warehouse on the Royal Oak Industrial Estate in 1972.
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Parks and countryside
Daventry Country Park and its reservoir are in the town. Borough Hill, above the town, has prehistoric and Roman remains.
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Broadcasting history
The BBC Empire Service, now the World Service, was first broadcast from a transmitting station on Borough Hill in 1932.
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Hotels and golf
Hellidon Lakes, Staverton Park and Mercure Daventry Court Hotel all sit around the town.
Calendar
When Daventry is busy
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31 October 2026, 6pm to 9pm
Daventry Fireworks Spooktacular
A fireworks display set to music at Parker E-ACT Academy, run by Daventry Town Council. Costumes are encouraged.
Comparing options
Public transport from Heathrow to Daventry
Train to Northampton, then a bus
London Northwestern Railway, then a local bus
- Route
- Heathrow into central London, a train from London Euston to Northampton, then a bus to Daventry
- Changes
- At least two, with your luggage
- Daventry station
- None. Daventry has had no railway station since 1958.
- Fares
- They change with the booking date. The train operator and the bus operator show the current prices.
There is no direct public service from the airport. Airport transfers by car make the whole journey in about 1 hour 29 minutes off-peak and stop at the address.
Groups and families
Group travel in a 6 or 8 seater
Daventry group journeys to and from Heathrow include families travelling to Danetre Hospital, work parties bound for Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal and guests staying at Mercure Daventry Court Hotel. A golf bag takes the same space as one large suitcase, which should guide the vehicle choice. Cars carry up to four passengers (three in comfort), 6 seater minibuses up to six, and 8 seater minibuses up to eight.
Freight terminal teams
Teams heading to Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal can use the 8 seater minibus for up to eight colleagues. Its luggage area holds as many as ten large suitcases.
Daventry Court guests
Guests travelling to Mercure Daventry Court Hotel can select a car for up to four passengers (three in comfort) and three large suitcases, or a larger minibus when the party has additional baggage.
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 Daventry taxi: questions and answers
How long does a taxi take from Heathrow Airport to Daventry?
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How long does a taxi take from Heathrow Airport to Daventry?
+About 1 hour 29 minutes from Terminal 5 to the town centre off-peak, and about 1 hour 43 minutes on a Friday at 5pm. The route uses the M25, the M1, then the A45.
How much does a Heathrow to Daventry taxi cost?
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How much does a Heathrow to Daventry taxi cost?
+£139 from every terminal for an estate car carrying up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort) and 3 large suitcases. The price is final at any time of day. It includes the Heathrow drop-off charge, motorway tolls and ULEZ. The booking form shows the fares for the 6 seater and 8 seater.
Is there a train to Daventry from the airport?
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Is there a train to Daventry from the airport?
+No. The town has had no railway station since 1958. A train goes to Northampton, then a bus covers the rest, so the road is the only direct way.
How far is Danetre Hospital from the airport?
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How far is Danetre Hospital from the airport?
+It is 77.3 miles from Terminal 5 to London Road, about 1 hour 28 minutes off-peak.
How far is Daventry Country Park from the airport?
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How far is Daventry Country Park from the airport?
+It is 78.4 miles from Terminal 5 to Northern Way, about 1 hour 30 minutes off-peak.
Can the taxi take me to Hellidon Lakes or Staverton Park?
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Can the taxi take me to Hellidon Lakes or Staverton Park?
+Yes. Hellidon Lakes is 76.2 miles from Terminal 5, while Staverton Park is 79.2 miles away. Both are outside the town.
Nearby routes
Heathrow transfers near Daventry.
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