University student airport moves
Students travelling to the University of Worcester with family can choose the 6 seater for up to 6 passengers and 3 large suitcases. More cases may make the 8 seater suitable.
Heathrow to Worcester taxi.
From £205 fixed, and your flight is tracked.
Car
from £205
Up to 4 passengers, 3 in comfort
6 seater
£225
Up to 6 passengers, 3 large cases
8 seater
£285
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
Worcester fares, every terminal.
| Terminal | Distance | Tuesday 11am | Friday 5pm | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T2 | 122.8 mi | 2h 10m | 2h 17m | £205 |
| T3 | 122.8 mi | 2h 10m | 2h 18m | £205 |
| T4 | 124.6 mi | 2h 14m | 2h 24m | £210 |
| T5 | 122 mi | 2h 9m | 2h 17m | £205 |
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 Worcester
Terminal 5 to Worcester city centre
M25, M40, M42, M5
- Distance
- 122 mi
- Tuesday 11am
- 2h 9m
- Friday 5pm
- 2h 17m
- Fare
- £205 from Terminals 2, 3 and 5, £210 from Terminal 4
Distances and times are Google Maps figures with traffic, measured in October 2026.
- 1 Terminal 5 joins the M25 at junction 14. The car leaves the M25 for the M40 and follows it north-west.
- 2 The M40 continues onto the M42, which leads to the M5.
- 3 The car leaves the M5 at the Worcester end and takes the fifth exit at the roundabout onto the A449.
- 4 The A449 runs into Worcester. The measured route stays on it through a second roundabout.
Local rules
Driving into Worcester: what a car can and cannot do
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No clean air zone
The city is not in a clean air zone. England's list of clean air zones on gov.uk names seven cities, and none is in Worcestershire.
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Three stations, three distances
Worcester Shrub Hill is 119.8 miles from Terminal 5, Foregate Street is 120.3 miles and Worcestershire Parkway is 120.8 miles. Parkway is about a mile outside the city.
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Christmas Fayre
The Victorian Christmas Fayre uses city-centre streets including New Street and Friar Street from 3 to 6 December 2026. Ye Olde Talbot Hotel is on Friar Street.
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Friday traffic
The measured journey to the city centre is 8 minutes longer on a Friday at 5pm than on a Tuesday at 11am. That price is the same at both times.
Named places
Heathrow Terminal 5 to places in Worcester: miles and minutes
Road distance and drive time from Terminal 5 on a Tuesday at 11am, nearest first.
| Place | Where | Miles | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Worcestershire Royal Hospital Worcester WR5 1DD | Worcester WR5 1DD | 118.6 | 2h 3m |
| Station Worcester Shrub Hill railway station Shrub Hill Road | Shrub Hill Road | 119.8 | 2h 6m |
| Station Worcester Foregate Street railway station Foregate Street | Foregate Street | 120.3 | 2h 9m |
| Hotel Worcester Whitehouse Hotel Foregate Street | Foregate Street | 120.3 | 2h 9m |
| Station Worcestershire Parkway railway station Pershore Road | Pershore Road | 120.8 | 2h 1m |
| Cathedral Worcester Cathedral College Green | College Green | 121.8 | 2h 7m |
| City centre Worcester city centre Worcester | Worcester | 122.0 | 2h 9m |
| Hotel Ye Olde Talbot Hotel Friar Street | Friar Street | 122.0 | 2h 8m |
| Hotel Premier Inn Worcester City Centre County Ground, New Road | County Ground, New Road | 122.3 | 2h 9m |
| University University of Worcester, St John's Campus St John's | St John's | 124.9 | 2h 11m |
Distances are from Terminal 5. The Worcester fare covers any address inside the city.
Reasons for the journey
Why people travel from Heathrow to Worcester
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Worcester Cathedral
The cathedral holds the tombs of King John and Prince Arthur, and its address is College Green.
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University of Worcester
The university's St John's Campus is on the edge of the city, 124.9 miles from Terminal 5. Nearby, The Hive, a combined public and university library that also holds the county archive, is in the city.
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Cricket and racing
Worcestershire County Cricket Club plays at New Road, and Pitchcroft is the city's racecourse.
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Worcestershire Royal Hospital
The hospital is 118.6 miles from Terminal 5, the nearest of the measured places in the city.
Calendar
When Worcester is busy
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3 to 6 December 2026
Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre
About 200 stalls, a funfair and Victorian street performers in the city centre, including New Street and Friar Street. The fayre began in 1992.
Comparing options
The train from Heathrow to Worcester
Train via London Paddington
Elizabeth line or Heathrow Express, then Great Western Railway
- Route
- Heathrow to London Paddington, then a Great Western Railway train via Oxford
- Paddington to Worcestershire Parkway
- The aim is two hours or less. The station opened on 23 February 2020
- Stations
- Worcester has three: Foregate Street, Shrub Hill and Worcestershire Parkway
- Fares
- They change with the booking date. Great Western Railway shows the current price.
The train needs a change at Paddington, and Parkway is about a mile outside the city. By car, the journey goes direct from Heathrow Airport to your address.
Groups and families
Group travel in a 6 or 8 seater
Study at the University of Worcester, visits to Worcestershire Royal Hospital and trips to the Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre bring groups between Heathrow and Worcester. Sharing one vehicle keeps the fare fixed for the whole party in either direction. A car carries up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort), the 6 seater accommodates up to 6 passengers with 3 large cases, and the 8 seater carries up to 8 passengers with 10 cases.
Royal Hospital family journeys
Relatives visiting Worcestershire Royal Hospital can use a car for up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort) and 3 large cases, while a family group of up to 6 can take the 6 seater.
Christmas Fayre groups
Friends heading to the Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre each December can share the 8 seater, which takes up to 8 passengers and 10 large suitcases from any Heathrow terminal or towards the airport.
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 Worcester taxi: questions and answers
How long does a taxi take from Heathrow to Worcester?
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How long does a taxi take from Heathrow to Worcester?
+About 2 hours 9 minutes from Terminal 5 to the city centre off-peak, and about 2 hours 17 minutes on a Friday at 5pm. The route uses the M25, M40, M42 and M5, then the A449.
How much does a Heathrow to Worcester taxi cost?
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How much does a Heathrow to Worcester taxi cost?
+£205 from Terminals 2, 3 and 5 and £210 from Terminal 4 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. For these airport transfers, the booking form shows prices for the 6 seater and 8 seater.
How far is Worcestershire Royal Hospital from the airport?
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How far is Worcestershire Royal Hospital from the airport?
+118.6 miles from Terminal 5, about 2 hours 3 minutes off-peak.
How far is the University of Worcester from the airport?
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How far is the University of Worcester from the airport?
+124.9 miles from Terminal 5 to the St John's Campus, about 2 hours 11 minutes off-peak.
Which Worcester station is closest to Heathrow by road?
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Which Worcester station is closest to Heathrow by road?
+Worcester Shrub Hill, at 119.8 miles from Terminal 5. Worcestershire Parkway is 120.8 miles and Foregate Street 120.3 miles.
Are there road charges in Worcester?
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Are there road charges in Worcester?
+No. The city is not in a clean air zone, and the price is fixed in any case.
Nearby routes
Heathrow transfers near Worcester.
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