Hospital family visits
Relatives travelling to Ross-on-Wye Community Hospital can book the 6 seater minibus for up to 6 passengers with 3 large suitcases, keeping a visiting family together for the Heathrow journey.
Heathrow to Ross-on-Wye taxi.
£225 fixed, and your flight is tracked.
Car
£225
Up to 4 passengers, 3 in comfort
6 seater
£250
Up to 6 passengers, 3 large cases
8 seater
£315
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
Ross-on-Wye fares, every terminal.
| Terminal | Distance | Tuesday 11am | Friday 5pm | Fare |
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| T2 | 116.1 mi | 2h 23m | 2h 27m | £225 |
| T3 | 116 mi | 2h 23m | 2h 28m | £225 |
| T4 | 117.7 mi | 2h 28m | 2h 35m | £225 |
| T5 | 115.2 mi | 2h 22m | 2h 28m | £225 |
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 Ross-on-Wye
Terminal 5 to Ross-on-Wye town centre
M25, M4, A417, A40
- Distance
- 115.2 mi
- Tuesday 11am
- 2h 22m
- Friday 5pm
- 2h 28m
- Fare
- £225 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. It continues as the A417.
- 3 At Barnett Way Roundabout the car stays on the A417 and then joins the A40, passing Over Roundabout.
- 4 From Highnam Roundabout the A40 runs on to Ross-on-Wye and the Gloucester Road.
Local rules
Driving into Ross-on-Wye: what a car can and cannot do
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No clean air zone
Ross-on-Wye is in England, and gov.uk lists seven clean air zones, none of them in Herefordshire. There is no clean air zone charge in the town.
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Not the M5 and M50 route
The measured route does not use the M5 or the M50. It follows the A419, the A417 and the A40 from the M4 to the town.
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Road closures on the A419, A417 and A40
Google's directions carry the warning that parts of these roads 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 town 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 Ross-on-Wye: miles and minutes
Road distance and drive time from Terminal 5 on a Tuesday at 11am, nearest first.
| Place | Where | Miles | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town centre Ross-on-Wye town centre Gloucester Road | Gloucester Road | 115.2 | 2h 22m |
| Hotel Premier Inn Ross-on-Wye Ledbury Road | Ledbury Road | 115.3 | 2h 16m |
| Hotel The King's Head Hotel High Street | High Street | 115.3 | 2h 22m |
| Hospital Ross-on-Wye Community Hospital Alton Street | Alton Street | 115.4 | 2h 22m |
| Hotel Royal Hotel Royal Parade | Royal Parade | 117.8 | 2h 20m |
Goodrich Castle is in the village of Goodrich, outside Ross-on-Wye, 121.4 miles from Terminal 5 and about 2 hours 25 minutes off-peak.
Reasons for the journey
Why people travel from Heathrow to Ross-on-Wye
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The Wye Valley
Ross-on-Wye stands on the River Wye at its horseshoe bend. Herefordshire has two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Wye Valley and the Malvern Hills, and visitors come for walking, canoeing and cycling.
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Goodrich Castle
Goodrich Castle is a medieval castle on Castle Lane in Goodrich. English Heritage opens it daily in the main season and at weekends in winter. Check its website for times.
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Hospital
Ross-on-Wye Community Hospital is on Alton Street.
Calendar
When Ross-on-Wye is busy
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9 September to 2 December 2026
Ross-on-Wye Film Festival
A series of 8 films is shown at an independent venue in the town over this period.
Comparing options
Public transport from Heathrow to Ross-on-Wye
Train to Gloucester, then bus
Great Western Railway, then Stagecoach West
- Station in Ross-on-Wye
- None. The railway closed in stages up to 1964
- Nearest stations
- Ledbury and Gloucester
- Bus
- Stagecoach West route 33 runs between Gloucester and Hereford through Ross-on-Wye
- Changes
- At least two with luggage: Paddington, then Gloucester station for the bus
- Fares
- They change with the booking date. Great Western Railway and Stagecoach show the current price.
There is no direct rail or coach link from Heathrow, so a public transport journey is a train and a bus. The car goes from the airport to your address.
Groups and families
Group travel in a 6 or 8 seater
Families and small groups travel between Heathrow and Ross-on-Wye for visits to Ross-on-Wye Community Hospital, stays at The King's Head Hotel and time in the town centre. Passenger numbers and luggage can be considered separately, including golf bags and folded pushchairs as large-suitcase equivalents. A car suits up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort), the 6 seater minibus up to 6, and the 8 seater minibus up to 8.
King's Head hotel guests
Guests staying at The King's Head Hotel can use a car for up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort) and 3 large suitcases. A party with more luggage may select a minibus despite having fewer passengers.
Town centre groups
Groups bound for Ross-on-Wye town centre can choose the 8 seater minibus when up to 8 people are travelling, with space for 10 large suitcases across the party.
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 Ross-on-Wye taxi: questions and answers
How long does a taxi take from Heathrow Airport to Ross-on-Wye?
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How long does a taxi take from Heathrow Airport to Ross-on-Wye?
+About 2 hours 22 minutes from Terminal 5 to the town centre off-peak, and about 2 hours 28 minutes on a Friday at 5pm. The route is the M25, the M4, then the A417 and the A40.
How much does an airport taxi to Ross-on-Wye cost?
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How much does an airport taxi to Ross-on-Wye cost?
+£225 from every terminal for an estate car, for up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort) and 3 large suitcases. For these airport transfers, the price is final at any time of day. The Heathrow Airport drop-off charge, motorway tolls and ULEZ are included. The booking form shows the 6 seater and 8 seater prices.
Does the taxi use the M5 and M50 to reach Ross-on-Wye?
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Does the taxi use the M5 and M50 to reach Ross-on-Wye?
+Not on the measured route. It follows the M4, the A419, the A417 and the A40.
How far is Goodrich Castle from Heathrow?
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How far is Goodrich Castle from Heathrow?
+121.4 miles from Terminal 5 to Castle Lane in Goodrich, about 2 hours 25 minutes off-peak.
Does Ross-on-Wye have a railway station?
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Does Ross-on-Wye have a railway station?
+No. The town's railway closed in stages up to 1964. Its nearest stations are Ledbury and Gloucester.
How far is Ross-on-Wye Community Hospital from the airport?
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How far is Ross-on-Wye Community Hospital from the airport?
+115.4 miles from Terminal 5 to Alton Street, about 2 hours 22 minutes off-peak.
Nearby routes
Heathrow transfers near Ross-on-Wye.
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