Oxstalls student groups
Students travelling to the Oxstalls Campus of the University of Gloucestershire can share the 8 seater minibus. It carries up to eight passengers and ten large suitcases for group arrivals with substantial baggage.
Heathrow to Gloucester taxi.
£169 fixed, and your flight is tracked.
Car
£169
Up to 4 passengers, 3 in comfort
6 seater
£225
Up to 6 passengers, 3 large cases
8 seater
£295
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
Gloucester fares, every terminal.
| Terminal | Distance | Tuesday 11am | Friday 5pm | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T2 | 99.2 mi | 1h 56m | 1h 59m | £169 |
| T3 | 99.2 mi | 1h 56m | 2h 0m | £169 |
| T4 | 100.9 mi | 2h 1m | 2h 7m | £169 |
| T5 | 98.3 mi | 1h 54m | 2h 0m | £169 |
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 Gloucester
Terminal 5 to Gloucester city centre
M25, M4, A419, A417
- Distance
- 98.3 mi
- Tuesday 11am
- 1h 54m
- Friday 5pm
- 2h 0m
- Fare
- £169 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 heads north one junction to junction 15, the M4.
- 2 The M4 runs west to Badbury Roundabout, where the car takes the A419 Marlborough Road.
- 3 The A419 continues as the A417 for the rest of the journey into Gloucester.
- 4 Google's route notes that parts of the A419 and A417 may be closed at certain times or days.
Local rules
Driving into Gloucester: what a car can and cannot do
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No clean air zone
The city is in England, and gov.uk lists seven clean air zones, none of them in Gloucestershire. No clean air zone charge applies locally.
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Road closures on the A419 and A417
Google's directions for this route carry the warning that parts of the A419 and A417 may be closed at certain times or days. The measured times are for a Tuesday at 11am.
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Friday traffic
The measured journey to the city centre takes 6 minutes longer on a Friday at 5pm than on a Tuesday at 11am. Its price is the same at both times.
Named places
Heathrow Terminal 5 to places in Gloucester: miles and minutes
Road distance and drive time from Terminal 5 on a Tuesday at 11am, nearest first.
| Place | Where | Miles | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel ibis Hotel Gloucester Corinium Avenue, Barnwood | Corinium Avenue, Barnwood | 96.5 | 1h 46m |
| University University of Gloucestershire, Oxstalls Campus Oxstalls Lane, Longlevens | Oxstalls Lane, Longlevens | 97.5 | 1h 49m |
| Hospital Gloucestershire Royal Hospital Great Western Road | Great Western Road | 97.8 | 1h 52m |
| Station Gloucester railway station Bruton Way | Bruton Way | 98.1 | 1h 52m |
| City centre Gloucester city centre Central Gloucester | Central Gloucester | 98.3 | 1h 54m |
| Stadium Kingsholm Stadium (Gloucester Rugby) Kingsholm Road | Kingsholm Road | 98.4 | 1h 51m |
| Outlet Gloucester Quays St Ann Way, Gloucester Docks | St Ann Way, Gloucester Docks | 98.9 | 1h 56m |
| Cathedral Gloucester Cathedral College Green | College Green | 99.2 | 1h 55m |
The University of Gloucestershire's Park Campus is in Cheltenham, not Gloucester, so it is not listed here.
Reasons for the journey
Why people travel from Heathrow to Gloucester
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Cathedral and heritage
The cathedral has more than 1,300 years of history and is open to visitors most days. Both the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum and the National Waterways Museum Gloucester are in the city.
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Docks and shopping
Gloucester Quays is a designer outlet with about 50 stores, a Cineworld cinema and restaurants. It stands on the waterfront at Gloucester Docks, a short walk from the city centre and the cathedral.
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Rugby
Gloucester Rugby plays Gallagher PREM matches at Kingsholm Stadium, which has a capacity of 16,000 for the 2026-27 season.
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Study
The University of Gloucestershire has its Oxstalls Campus in Longlevens.
Calendar
When Gloucester is busy
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Weekend of 27 March 2027
Slater Cup at Kingsholm
Gloucester Rugby host Leicester Tigers at Kingsholm Stadium for the Slater Cup fixture in the 2026-27 Gallagher PREM season.
Comparing options
The train from Heathrow to Gloucester
Train via London Paddington
Elizabeth line or Heathrow Express, then Great Western Railway
- Route
- Heathrow to London Paddington, then a Great Western Railway train to Gloucester
- Changes
- One, at Paddington, with your luggage
- Arrives at
- Gloucester railway station, Bruton Way
- Fares
- They change with the booking date. Great Western Railway shows the current price.
The train goes into London before it heads west. A car goes west from Heathrow on the M4 and stops at your address.
Groups and families
Group travel in a 6 or 8 seater
Heathrow group travel to Gloucester includes students heading to the Oxstalls Campus of the University of Gloucestershire, relatives visiting Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and rugby supporters bound for Kingsholm Stadium. The fixed fare covers the selected vehicle rather than each traveller. A car takes up to four passengers (three in comfort), the 6 seater minibus up to six, and the 8 seater minibus up to eight with the greatest luggage capacity.
Hospital family parties
Relatives heading to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital can select a 6 seater minibus for up to six passengers and three large suitcases. A car covers groups of up to four (three in comfort) with the same case capacity.
Kingsholm rugby groups
Supporters going to Gloucester Rugby matches at Kingsholm Stadium can book the 6 seater minibus when up to six people are travelling lightly, or the 8 seater when more luggage space is required.
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 Gloucester taxi: questions and answers
How long does a taxi take from Heathrow to Gloucester?
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How long does a taxi take from Heathrow to Gloucester?
+About 1 hour 54 minutes from Terminal 5 to the city centre off-peak, and about 2 hours on a Friday at 5pm. The route follows the M25, the M4, then the A419 and A417.
How much does a Heathrow to Gloucester taxi cost?
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How much does a Heathrow to Gloucester taxi cost?
+Airport transfers cost £169 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 Airport drop-off charge, motorway tolls and ULEZ. Prices for the 6 seater and 8 seater are shown in the booking form.
How far is Kingsholm Stadium from the airport?
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How far is Kingsholm Stadium from the airport?
+It is 98.4 miles from Terminal 5 to Kingsholm Road, about 1 hour 51 minutes off-peak. Kingsholm is the home of the local rugby club.
How far is Gloucester Cathedral from the airport?
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How far is Gloucester Cathedral from the airport?
+It is 99.2 miles from Terminal 5 to College Green, about 1 hour 55 minutes off-peak.
How far is Gloucestershire Royal Hospital from the airport?
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How far is Gloucestershire Royal Hospital from the airport?
+It is 97.8 miles from Terminal 5 to Great Western Road, about 1 hour 52 minutes off-peak.
Does Gloucester have a clean air zone?
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Does Gloucester have a clean air zone?
+No. The city is not on the gov.uk list of clean air zones in England, and the price is fixed in any case.
Nearby routes
Heathrow transfers near Gloucester.
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