Heathrow to Solihull taxi.
£185 fixed. Same driver, every trip.
Fare by terminal
Solihull fares — every terminal.
| Terminal | Distance | Off-peak | Friday 5pm | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T2 The Queen's Terminal | 101 mi | 1h 43m | 1h 48m | £185 |
| T3 Terminal 3 | 101 mi | 1h 40m | 1h 45m | £185 |
| T4 Terminal 4 | 103 mi | 1h 45m | 1h 51m | £190 |
| T5 Terminal 5 | 100 mi | 1h 40m | 1h 45m | £185 |
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 Solihull — what we drive.
Primary route from T5
M40
- Distance
- 100 mi
- Off-peak time
- 1h 40m
- Friday 5pm
- 1h 45m
- Motorways used
- M25, M4, M1, M40, M42, A41
Local context
Solihull is a market town in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull in the West Midlands county, England. Solihull is situated on the River Blythe in the Forest of Arden area. The town had a population of 126,577 at the 2021 Census, and the wider metropolitan borough had a population of 216,240.
Local drop-offs in Solihull include Widney Manor railway station, 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.
M40 J16 (Solihull) is the standard exit, 4 mi via A41. For NEC + Resorts World, M42 J6 is closer. Touchwood Shopping Centre has dedicated coach drop on Mill Lane.
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 | Solihull Hospital | Lode Ln, Solihull |
| University | Solihull College & University Centre - Blossomfield Campus | Campus, Blossomfield, Blossomfield Rd, Solihull |
| University | Solihull College & University Centre Woodlands Campus | Woodlands Campus, Auckland Dr, Birmingham |
| Business park | Monkspath Business Park | Unit 19 Highlands Rd, Shirley, Solihull |
| Business park | Blythe Valley Business Park | Trigen House, Blythe Valley Park, Solihull |
| Hotel | Crowne Plaza Solihull by IHG | 61 Homer Rd, Solihull |
| Hotel | Premier Inn Solihull Town Centre hotel | 68 Station Rd, Solihull |
| Hotel | voco St. John's Solihull by IHG | 651 Warwick Rd, Solihull |
| Station | Solihull Railway Station | Chiltern Railways Solihull Station, Station Approach, Solihull |
| Station | Solihull | Solihull |
Who travels this route
Heathrow to Solihull — our typical passenger.
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NEC + Birmingham Airport adjacent
NEC, Resorts World, Birmingham Airport, Touchwood Shopping Centre, Solihull School
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Affluent residential
Knowle, Dorridge, Hampton-in-Arden
Seasonal timing
When Solihull peaks.
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March + October
NEC trade shows (Spring Fair, Autumn Fair, Crufts)
M42 J6 direct to NEC — avoids Solihull town centre
If you're comparing options
The train alternative honestly.
Chiltern Railways via Marylebone
Chiltern Railways
- Price
- £25-40 advance
- Door-to-door time
- Heathrow Express + Tube + train = 2h
- Frequency
- Half-hourly
- Last departure
- ~22:30
- Drop-off
- Solihull station
- Limitation vs taxi
- 2 luggage transfers across London
For the in-depth comparison see our Heathrow to Solihull — taxi vs train guide. Or visit the operator directly at www.chilternrailways.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 Solihull — FAQ.
How long does it take from Heathrow to Solihull?
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How long does it take from Heathrow to Solihull?
+1 hour 40 minutes off-peak from Terminal 5, via the M25 → M4 → M1 → M40 → M42 → A41. On a Friday afternoon expect closer to 1 hour 45 minutes due to M25 traffic.
How much does a Heathrow to Solihull taxi cost?
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How much does a Heathrow to Solihull taxi cost?
+From £185 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 Solihull.
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