University student arrivals
Students travelling to ARU Peterborough can use the 8 seater minibus for up to 8 passengers and 10 large suitcases, useful when several people arrive with study and moving luggage.
Heathrow to Peterborough taxi.
£179 fixed, and your flight is tracked.
Car
£179
Up to 4 passengers, 3 in comfort
6 seater
£230
Up to 6 passengers, 3 large cases
8 seater
£299
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
Peterborough fares, every terminal.
| Terminal | Distance | Tuesday 11am | Friday 5pm | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T2 | 98.7 mi | 1h 55m | 2h 18m | £179 |
| T3 | 98.7 mi | 1h 55m | 2h 19m | £179 |
| T4 | 100.5 mi | 1h 59m | 2h 26m | £179 |
| T5 | 98 mi | 1h 53m | 2h 18m | £179 |
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 Peterborough
Terminal 5 to Peterborough city centre
M25, M1, A421, A1(M)
- Distance
- 98 mi
- Tuesday 11am
- 1h 53m
- Friday 5pm
- 2h 18m
- Fare
- £179 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 for the A421, then joins the A1 at Great North Road.
- 3 The A1 becomes the A1(M) as signs point to Peterborough.
- 4 At junction 17 the car exits onto Fletton Parkway, the A1139, towards the city.
Local rules
Driving into Peterborough: what a car can and cannot do
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No clean air zone
Peterborough is not on the gov.uk list of English clean air zones, which names Bath, Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Portsmouth, Sheffield and Tyneside.
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A1(M) junction 17
The measured route leaves the A1(M) at junction 17 and uses the A1139 Fletton Parkway into the city.
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Friday traffic
The measured journey to the city centre takes 2 hours 18 minutes on a Friday at 5pm, against 1 hour 53 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 Peterborough: miles and minutes
Road distance and drive time from Terminal 5 on a Tuesday at 11am, nearest first.
| Place | Where | Miles | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Fitzwilliam Hospital Milton Way, South Bretton | Milton Way, South Bretton | 95.7 | 1h 48m |
| Station Peterborough railway station Station Road | Station Road | 96.5 | 1h 52m |
| Hotel Park Inn by Radisson Peterborough Wentworth Street | Wentworth Street | 96.8 | 1h 52m |
| Hospital Peterborough City Hospital Cavell Close | Cavell Close | 97.3 | 1h 52m |
| University ARU Peterborough Bishop's Road | Bishop's Road | 97.4 | 1h 50m |
| Hotel Premier Inn Peterborough City Centre Rivergate | Rivergate | 97.6 | 1h 51m |
| Hotel The Bull Hotel Westgate | Westgate | 97.9 | 1h 53m |
| City centre Peterborough city centre Westgate | Westgate | 98.0 | 1h 53m |
The East of England Showground is at Alwalton, 92.8 miles from Terminal 5, about 1 hour 44 minutes off-peak.
Reasons for the journey
Why people travel from Heathrow to Peterborough
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Hospitals
Peterborough City Hospital on Cavell Close is run by North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. Fitzwilliam Hospital is on Milton Way.
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Study
ARU Peterborough is on Bishop's Road.
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The Showground
The East of England Showground on Oundle Road is the home of the East of England Agricultural Society, founded in 1797.
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Rail
Peterborough station on Station Road is managed by LNER.
Comparing options
The train from Heathrow to Peterborough
Train via London
LNER
- Route
- Elizabeth line from Heathrow to Farringdon, then a Thameslink train to Peterborough, or LNER from London King's Cross
- Arrives at
- Peterborough station, Station Road, managed by LNER
- Coach
- National Express serves Peterborough Queensgate Bus Station for select events only
- Fares
- They change with the booking date. LNER shows the current price.
The rail journey starts with Heathrow Express to London Paddington and needs a change from there, with luggage. A car goes from the terminal to the address.
Groups and families
Group travel in a 6 or 8 seater
Visits to Peterborough City Hospital, study at ARU Peterborough and events at the East of England Showground bring groups between Heathrow and Peterborough. Families, students and colleagues can choose capacity according to both passenger numbers and luggage. A car suits up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort), the 6 seater minibus carries up to 6, and the 8 seater minibus accommodates up to 8.
Hospital family journeys
A family group visiting Peterborough City Hospital can book the 6 seater minibus for up to 6 passengers and 3 large suitcases. A folded pushchair uses the space of one large suitcase.
Showground event groups
Groups bound for the East of England Showground can share a car in parties of up to 4 (3 in comfort), or take the 6 seater minibus when more people need to travel together.
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 Peterborough to Heathrow taxi page.
Common questions
Heathrow to Peterborough taxi: questions and answers
How long does a taxi take from Heathrow to Peterborough?
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How long does a taxi take from Heathrow to Peterborough?
+About 1 hour 53 minutes from Terminal 5 to the city centre off-peak, and about 2 hours 18 minutes on a Friday at 5pm. Taxi transfers use the M25, M1, A421, A1(M).
How much does a Heathrow to Peterborough taxi cost?
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How much does a Heathrow to Peterborough taxi cost?
+£179 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 Peterborough City Hospital from the airport?
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How far is Peterborough City Hospital from the airport?
+97.3 miles from Terminal 5, about 1 hour 52 minutes off-peak. The hospital is on Cavell Close.
Is there a coach from Heathrow to Peterborough?
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Is there a coach from Heathrow to Peterborough?
+National Express lists its Peterborough service as running for select events only. The stop is Queensgate Bus Station.
Can the taxi take me to the East of England Showground?
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Can the taxi take me to the East of England Showground?
+Yes. The showground is at Alwalton, 92.8 miles from Terminal 5, about 1 hour 44 minutes off-peak.
Which roads does the taxi use to Peterborough?
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Which roads does the taxi use to Peterborough?
+The M25 and the M1, then the A421, the A1 and the A1(M) to junction 17, followed by the A1139 Fletton Parkway into the city.
Nearby routes
Heathrow transfers near Peterborough.
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