Heathrow to Melton Mowbray taxi.
£220 fixed. Same driver, every trip.
Fare by terminal
Melton Mowbray fares — every terminal.
| Terminal | Distance | Off-peak | Friday 5pm | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T2 The Queen's Terminal | 121 mi | 2h 14m | 2h 26m | £220 |
| T3 Terminal 3 | 121 mi | 2h 11m | 2h 24m | £220 |
| T4 Terminal 4 | 123 mi | 2h 16m | 2h 29m | £225 |
| T5 Terminal 5 | 120 mi | 2h 11m | 2h 24m | £220 |
Fares are per estate car — up to 4 people and 2 large suitcases included. Price is the final price. No extras for traffic, no airport charges added on the day, no card fees. Heathrow drop-off charge, motorway tolls and ULEZ are all included. Peak surcharge (Friday 16:00–19:00, Sunday evening, public holidays) adds 15%, rounded to the nearest £5.
The route
Heathrow to Melton Mowbray — what we drive.
Primary route from T5
M1
- Distance
- 120 mi
- Off-peak time
- 2h 11m
- Friday 5pm
- 2h 24m
- Motorways used
- M25, M4, M1, M40, A46, A607, A606
Local context
Melton Mowbray is a market town in the Melton district in Leicestershire, England, 19 miles (31 km) north-east of Leicester and 20 miles (32 km) south-east of Nottingham. It lies on the River Eye, known below Melton as the Wreake. The town had a population of 27,670 in 2019.
Local drop-offs in Melton Mowbray include Melton Mowbray railway station, Melton Carnegie Museum, hotels in the city centre, and any residential or business address you give us.
Traffic patterns we drive through
The actual road, not the schedule.
M1 J21A + A6 north + A607 east is the route, 35 mi. The town is rural — single-carriageway A607 the only viable approach.
Named drop-off points
Where we drop you at the address.
Hospitals, universities, business parks, stations and city-centre hotels we frequently drop at. Any other address inside the town is covered at the same fixed fare.
| Hospital | Melton Mowbray Hospital | Thorpe Rd, Melton Mowbray |
| University | IGNITE Performing Arts | Melton Campus, Asfordby Rd, Melton Mowbray |
| University | Brooksby Campus - SMB College Group | Brooksby, Melton Mowbray |
| Business park | Pera Business Park | Pera Business Park, Nottingham Rd, Melton Mowbray |
| Business park | Melton Commercial Park | Asfordby Business Park, Melton Mowbray |
| Hotel | Premier Inn Melton Mowbray hotel | The Court House, 5 Norman Way, Melton Mowbray |
| Hotel | The Harboro Hotel | 49-51 Burton St, Melton Mowbray |
| Hotel | Best Western Sysonby Knoll Hotel | Asfordby Rd, Melton Mowbray |
| Station | Melton Mowbray Railway Station | Burton St, Melton Mowbray |
| Station | Melton Mowbray | Melton Mowbray |
Who travels this route
Heathrow to Melton Mowbray — our typical passenger.
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Foodie tourism
Melton Mowbray pork pies (PGI), Stilton cheese, Melton Cheeseboard, Dickinson & Morris
Seasonal timing
When Melton Mowbray peaks.
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October
Melton Mowbray Food Festival
Town centre vehicle-restricted festival weekend
If you're comparing options
The train alternative honestly.
East Midlands Railway via Leicester
East Midlands Railway
- Price
- £35-60
- Door-to-door time
- Heathrow Express + Tube + 2-leg train = 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Last departure
- ~22:00
- Drop-off
- Melton Mowbray station
- Limitation vs taxi
- 3 luggage transfers; long journey
For the in-depth comparison see our Heathrow to Melton Mowbray — taxi vs train guide. Or visit the operator directly at www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk.
How pickup works
Call us when you've landed, we come round.
We don't wait inside the terminal with a name board. You give us your flight number, we monitor the inbound flight, and we wait nearby. Once you've cleared customs and have your luggage, send a text or call — we drive round to the short-stay car park and meet you there. Usually 5 minutes from your call.
T2
The Queen's Terminal
Star Alliance carriers — United, Lufthansa, Air Canada, Singapore Airlines
T3
Terminal 3
Virgin Atlantic, Delta, American, Emirates, Qantas
T4
Terminal 4
SkyTeam carriers — KLM, Air France, Etihad, Qatar Airways
T5
Terminal 5
British Airways and Iberia exclusively
Free wait time: 60 minutes from your scheduled pickup. After that it's £15 per additional hour, billed only if you ask us to stay.
Common questions
Heathrow to Melton Mowbray — FAQ.
How long does it take from Heathrow to Melton Mowbray?
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How long does it take from Heathrow to Melton Mowbray?
+2 hours 11 minutes off-peak from Terminal 5, via the M25 → M4 → M1 → M40 → A46 → A607 → A606. On a Friday afternoon expect closer to 2 hours 24 minutes due to M25 traffic.
How much does a Heathrow to Melton Mowbray taxi cost?
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How much does a Heathrow to Melton Mowbray taxi cost?
+From £220 for an estate car (up to 4 people, 2 large suitcases) off-peak. That's the final price — Heathrow drop-off charge, motorway tolls and ULEZ are all included. Peak periods (Friday late afternoon, Sunday evening, public holidays) add 15%. No meter, no traffic surcharge, no card fees.
Do you cover all four Heathrow terminals?
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Do you cover all four Heathrow terminals?
+Yes — T2, T3, T4 and T5. The pickup procedure is the same at each: call or text us once you've cleared customs, we drive round to the short-stay car park and collect you. No name-board meet & greet inside the terminal.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
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What happens if my flight is delayed?
+We track your flight number, so we know when you've actually landed and adjust the pickup time accordingly. You're never charged extra for an airline delay. Free wait time is 60 minutes from your scheduled pickup.
Nearby routes
Heathrow transfers near Melton Mowbray.
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