Terminal 2
128.9 miles, 2 h 52 min at 7:30am
From Constellation Way, follow the ramp to the departures forecourt.
Airlines include United Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Austrian, LOT, ITA Airways and Icelandair.
Nottingham to Heathrow taxi
Door to terminal, at one fixed price.
Choose the pickup time for your airport transfer to Heathrow Airport, then see the fare for your Nottingham address before paying. It includes the drop-off charge, tolls and ULEZ. There is no meter on the M1, and nothing to pay the driver.
For a 10:00am flight from Terminal 5, a 4:15am pickup in Nottingham leaves time for the drive and Heathrow's 2-hour advice.
- Fixed price before payment, with no meter or surge
- Airport charges, tolls and ULEZ included
- Driver's name and mobile sent when booking is confirmed
- Free cancellation up to 12 hours before pickup
When to leave Nottingham for Heathrow
A private hire journey from Nottingham to Heathrow Airport uses the M40 on the measured 5:30am route and the M1 at 7:30am. Terminal 5 is 128.6 miles from the city centre on the 7:30am route, with a typical drive of 2 hours 48 minutes. Collection is from any address in the city.
- To Terminal 5
- 128.6 miles via the M1
- Weekday 7:30am
- 2 h 48 min typical, up to 3 h 31 min
- Weekday 5:30am
- 2 h 39 min typical, up to 3 h 21 min
- Departing flights
- Not tracked: tell us if yours changes
At Terminal 5, the typical journey is 2 hours 39 minutes at 5:30am and 2 hours 48 minutes at 7:30am, so the morning peak adds nine minutes. Terminal 5 is quickest, although all terminal times are within five minutes. Review both the drive-time and suggested pickup tables. Departing flights are not tracked, so tell Kings if your flight time changes.
| Drive time from Nottingham | T2 | T3 | T4 | T5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaving 5:30am, typical | 2 h 44 min | 2 h 43 min | 2 h 43 min | 2 h 39 min |
| Leaving 5:30am, cautious | 3 h 31 min | 3 h 29 min | 3 h 27 min | 3 h 21 min |
| Leaving 7:30am, typical | 2 h 52 min | 2 h 50 min | 2 h 52 min | 2 h 48 min |
| Leaving 7:30am, cautious | 3 h 37 min | 3 h 34 min | 3 h 36 min | 3 h 31 min |
Suggested latest pickup time from Nottingham
| Your flight | T2 | T3 | T4 | T5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30am short-haul flight | 1:45am | 2:00am | 2:00am | 2:00am |
| 10:00am short-haul flight | 4:15am | 4:15am | 4:15am | 4:15am |
| 11:00am long-haul flight | 4:15am | 4:15am | 4:15am | 4:15am |
Worked out as your flight time, minus 2 hours at the airport for short-haul or 3 hours for long-haul (Heathrow's advice: 2 hours before a UK or European flight, 3 hours before long-haul), minus the cautious drive time, rounded down to the quarter hour. Drive times are Google Maps estimates for a Tuesday. Departing flights are not tracked, so tell us if your flight time changes. Follow your airline's own advice where it differs.
Heathrow terminal drop-off from Nottingham
Every terminal has a departures set-down area. Heathrow Airport charges £7 each time a car enters one, and this is included in your Kings fare. Neither waiting nor collections are allowed there, so the driver unloads the cases and leaves.
Terminal 3
128.8 miles, 2 h 50 min at 7:30am
Follow Cosmopolitan Way onto Camborne Road, where the four-lane set-down area is outside the building.
Airlines include Virgin Atlantic, Delta, American Airlines, Emirates, Japan Airlines and some British Airways flights.
Terminal 4
130.3 miles, 2 h 52 min at 7:30am
The drop-off zone is on Stratford Road, at the top of the ramp. Since 23 June 2026, drop-off continues as normal in the left-hand lane.
Airlines include KLM, Etihad, Malaysia Airlines, Kenya Airways, Korean Air and Vueling.
Terminal 5
128.6 miles, 2 h 48 min at 7:30am
Wayfarer Road leads to the departures kerb and splits into two lanes at the top of the ramp.
Airlines include British Airways (most flights) and Iberia.
Airlines can move terminals, so check yours with your airline or Heathrow's "Which terminal" tool before you travel.
Pickup anywhere in Nottingham
Possible collection points include Nottingham railway station (Carrington Street), University of Nottingham (University Park) and Queen's Medical Centre (Derby Road, Lenton). Kings can also collect from any home, hotel, campus, office or other address in the city.
- NG2 Business Park, Nottingham NG2 (business park)
- University of Nottingham, University Park (university)
- Queen's Medical Centre, Derby Road, Lenton (hospital)
- Nottingham railway station, Carrington Street (station)
- Hilton Nottingham, Milton Street (hotel)
- Nottingham city centre, Chapel Bar (city centre)
- Crowne Plaza Nottingham, Wollaton Street (hotel)
- Premier Inn Nottingham City Centre, Chapel Bar, Chapel Quarter (hotel)
A car takes up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort). For groups, the 6 seater takes up to 6 passengers and 3 large suitcases, while the 8 seater takes up to 8 passengers and 10 large suitcases. See the Heathrow minibus taxi.
Early flights from Nottingham: car, coach or train
An early-flight airport transfer collects from your address and travels to the booked terminal. The direct coach alternative is National Express routes 230 and 240, using Broad Marsh Bus Station. Its fastest stated journey takes 3 hours 45 minutes. Your car leaves at the time you choose.
Nottingham to Heathrow taxi: questions and answers
How long does a taxi from Nottingham to Heathrow take?
How long does a taxi from Nottingham to Heathrow take?
A taxi from the city centre typically takes 2 hours 39 minutes to 2 hours 44 minutes at 5:30am, or 2 hours 48 minutes to 2 hours 52 minutes at 7:30am. Cautious measurements range from 3 hours 21 minutes to 3 hours 37 minutes.
What time should I be picked up in Nottingham for an early flight?
What time should I be picked up in Nottingham for an early flight?
For a 7:30am short-haul flight from Terminal 5, the suggested latest pickup in the city is 2:00am. The suggested latest pickup table works this out from the flight time, minus 2 hours at Heathrow Airport for a UK or European flight or 3 hours for long-haul, as the airport advises, minus the cautious drive time. You choose the pickup time when booking. Departing flights are not tracked, so tell Kings if your flight time changes.
Which terminal is quickest to reach from Nottingham?
Which terminal is quickest to reach from Nottingham?
Terminal 5 is quickest in the typical measurements, taking 2 hours 39 minutes at 5:30am and 2 hours 48 minutes at 7:30am. All four terminals are close together, with every typical measurement falling within five minutes of the quickest.
What does the fixed fare from Nottingham to Heathrow include?
What does the fixed fare from Nottingham to Heathrow include?
The fixed price applies per vehicle and covers the airport's terminal drop-off charge, tolls and ULEZ. Enter your pickup address and arrival terminal in the booking form to see it before you complete the booking. Payment is taken online at booking.
Which main roads connect Nottingham and the airport?
Which main roads connect Nottingham and the airport?
The M1 is used in the 7:30am measurements and the M40 in the 5:30am measurements. Measured data between Heathrow Airport and the city also uses the M25, A453 and A52. Refer to the drive-time table for the journey to each terminal.
Flying in? See the Heathrow to Nottingham taxi page for pickup at arrivals.
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Sources: drive times: Google Maps Directions, town centre to each terminal, Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 5:30am and 7:30am, typical and pessimistic traffic; airport timings and drop-off: heathrow.com.