University arrival groups
Families and students travelling to the University of Nottingham can use the 6 seater minibus for up to 6 passengers and 3 large suitcases, or choose the 8 seater when additional cases require more luggage room.
Heathrow to Nottingham taxi.
£195 fixed, and your flight is tracked.
Car
£195
Up to 4 passengers, 3 in comfort
6 seater
£240
Up to 6 passengers, 3 large cases
8 seater
£305
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
Nottingham fares, every terminal.
| Terminal | Distance | Tuesday 11am | Friday 5pm | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T2 | 129.9 mi | 2h 28m | 2h 49m | £195 |
| T3 | 129.9 mi | 2h 28m | 2h 50m | £195 |
| T4 | 131.7 mi | 2h 33m | 2h 56m | £195 |
| T5 | 129.2 mi | 2h 27m | 2h 49m | £195 |
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 Nottingham
Terminal 5 to Nottingham city centre
M25, M1, A453, A52
- Distance
- 129.2 mi
- Tuesday 11am
- 2h 27m
- Friday 5pm
- 2h 49m
- Fare
- £195 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 stays on the M25, then joins the M1.
- 2 The car leaves the M1 at Kegworth Interchange onto Remembrance Way, the A453.
- 3 The A453 becomes Clifton Lane and then joins Clifton Boulevard, the A52.
- 4 From the A52 the car takes Derby Road, the A6200, into the centre.
Local rules
Driving into Nottingham: what a car can and cannot do
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No clean air zone
The city has no clean air zone. English zones listed on gov.uk are in Bath, Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Portsmouth, Sheffield and Tyneside.
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Friday traffic
The measured journey to the city centre takes 2 hours 49 minutes on a Friday at 5pm, against 2 hours 27 minutes on a Tuesday at 11am. Its price is the same at both times.
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What this means for the fare
Nothing. The price is fixed, and the Heathrow Airport drop-off charge, motorway tolls and ULEZ are all included.
Named places
Heathrow Terminal 5 to places in Nottingham: miles and minutes
Road distance and drive time from Terminal 5 on a Tuesday at 11am, nearest first.
| Place | Where | Miles | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business park NG2 Business Park Nottingham NG2 | Nottingham NG2 | 127.0 | 2h 20m |
| University University of Nottingham University Park | University Park | 127.4 | 2h 19m |
| Hospital Queen's Medical Centre Derby Road, Lenton | Derby Road, Lenton | 127.4 | 2h 20m |
| Station Nottingham railway station Carrington Street | Carrington Street | 127.8 | 2h 23m |
| Hotel Hilton Nottingham Milton Street | Milton Street | 129.0 | 2h 33m |
| City centre Nottingham city centre Chapel Bar | Chapel Bar | 129.2 | 2h 27m |
| Hotel Crowne Plaza Nottingham Wollaton Street | Wollaton Street | 129.2 | 2h 27m |
| Hotel Premier Inn Nottingham City Centre, Chapel Bar Chapel Quarter | Chapel Quarter | 129.2 | 2h 27m |
| Hospital Nottingham City Hospital Hucknall Road | Hucknall Road | 132.2 | 2h 28m |
Reasons for the journey
Why people travel from Heathrow to Nottingham
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Hospitals
Nottingham University Hospitals runs the Queen's Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital. The trust describes itself as the largest employer in Nottinghamshire.
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The University of Nottingham
The university's University Park campus is the address measured, 127.4 miles from Terminal 5.
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Goose Fair
Nottingham Goose Fair is held each autumn on the Forest Recreation Ground. In 2026 it ran from 25 September to 4 October.
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Business
NG2 Business Park is a business address in the city.
Comparing options
The coach from Heathrow to Nottingham
National Express routes 230 and 240
National Express
- Journey time
- The fastest journey takes 3 hours 45 minutes
- Frequency
- Route 230 runs up to 12 times a day and route 240 up to 2 times a day
- Calls at
- Leicester St Margaret's, Loughborough and Nottingham on route 230
- Nottingham stop
- Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Fares
- They change with the booking date. National Express shows the current price.
The coach is the only direct public transport option and arrives at Broad Marsh Bus Station. Taxi transfers go to the address, and the measured car journey from Terminal 5 to Chapel Bar is 2 hours 27 minutes off-peak.
Groups and families
Group travel in a 6 or 8 seater
University of Nottingham arrivals, visits to Nottingham Goose Fair and team trips to NG2 Business Park bring groups between Heathrow and Nottingham. Luggage needs can vary from student cases to equipment for a shared trip. A car suits up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort), the 6 seater minibus fits groups of up to 6, and the 8 seater minibus carries parties of up to 8 with more luggage.
Goose Fair visitors
A group attending Nottingham Goose Fair on the Forest Recreation Ground can travel together in the 8 seater minibus, which takes up to 8 passengers and 10 large suitcases, including space counted for golf bags or folded pushchairs.
NG2 team travel
Colleagues heading to NG2 Business Park can share a 6 seater minibus when there are up to 6 passengers. A smaller team may still book the 8 seater if everyone is carrying large luggage.
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 Nottingham to Heathrow taxi page.
Common questions
Heathrow to Nottingham taxi: questions and answers
How long does a taxi take from Heathrow to Nottingham?
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How long does a taxi take from Heathrow to Nottingham?
+About 2 hours 27 minutes from Terminal 5 to the city centre off-peak, and about 2 hours 49 minutes on a Friday at 5pm. The route is the M25, M1, A453, A52.
How much does a Heathrow to Nottingham taxi cost?
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How much does a Heathrow to Nottingham taxi cost?
+£195 from every terminal for an estate car, for up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort) and 3 large suitcases. This 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 Queen's Medical Centre from the airport?
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How far is the Queen's Medical Centre from the airport?
+127.4 miles from Terminal 5, about 2 hours 20 minutes off-peak. Nottingham City Hospital is 132.2 miles away, about 2 hours 28 minutes.
Is there a coach from Heathrow to Nottingham?
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Is there a coach from Heathrow to Nottingham?
+Yes. National Express route 230 runs up to 12 times a day and route 240 up to 2 times a day. The fastest journey takes 3 hours 45 minutes and arrives at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Which roads does the taxi use to Nottingham?
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Which roads does the taxi use to Nottingham?
+The M25 and the M1 to Kegworth Interchange, then the A453, the A52 and Derby Road, followed by the A6200 into the city.
How far is the University of Nottingham from the airport?
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How far is the University of Nottingham from the airport?
+127.4 miles from Terminal 5 to University Park, about 2 hours 19 minutes off-peak.
Nearby routes
Heathrow transfers near Nottingham.
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