Saloon
Toyota Prius or similar
- 4 passengers
- 2 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£526
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Heathrow Airport to Durham TaxiFixed price from £526
Heathrow to Durham is around 275 miles and takes most of the day's driving hours. We quote it as a fixed price with one driver where the hours allow, and we will tell you plainly if the schedule needs a different plan.
- Excellent on Google45 reviews
- TfL licensedLicence no. 11857
- Flight trackedDelays cost you nothing
- 45 min free waitingAfter you land
LHR
Heathrow Airport
Durham
County Durham
from£526
Saloon, one way — all vehicle prices below
Saloon4 passengers · 2 large · 2 small cases£526
Estate4 passengers · 3 large · 2 small cases£614
Executive4 passengers · 2 large · 2 small cases£702
MPV5 passengers · 4 large · 2 small cases£790
8 Seater7 passengers · 6 large · 6 small cases£965
How your pickup works
What your Heathrow Airport to Durham transfer includes
We cover addresses across County Durham. The driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board, helps with the bags and takes the usual route north on the M1 and A1(M). If your flight lands early or late, the pickup moves with it — we track the flight number you give us at booking.
- You landWe track your flight, so an early or late landing is covered
- Your driver is waitingIn arrivals with a name board, after you clear customs
- Help with the bagsStraight to a clean, air-conditioned car
- Door to doorTo your address in Durham, at the fixed price
- Meet and greetInside the arrivals hall
- 45 min free waitingFrom the moment you land
- Flight trackedDelays cost you nothing
- All charges includedParking, tolls and ULEZ
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Route and arrival guide
Heathrow Airport to Durham: what to expect
The 275-mile drive from Heathrow Airport to Durham usually takes 4h 45m – 5h 25m, depending on traffic. Split between four passengers, the £526 saloon fare comes to roughly £132 a head. Larger groups can take the eight-seater: £965 in total, close to £138 each for seven.
Heathrow Airport is the second closest of London's five airports to Durham; the closest is Luton Airport, about 241 miles away. For comparison, the saloon fare from the other airports is Luton £465, Stansted £525 and London City £546.
Around 48,000 people live in Durham. We also drop off across the surrounding area, including Bearpark, Framwellgate Moor, Pity Me and Belmont. The nearest railway station to the centre is Durham, less than half a mile away. Landmarks nearby include Durham Castle.
Flying into Heathrow Airport? Tell us your terminal when you book and the driver meets you in that arrivals hall — see the Terminal 2, Terminal 3, Terminal 4 or Terminal 5 guides.
Prices by vehicle
Pick the vehicle by luggage, not by headcount — six people with six large cases need the eight-seater, not the six-seat MPV.
Estate
VW Passat Estate or similar
- 4 passengers
- 3 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£614
Executive
Mercedes S-Class or similar
- 4 passengers
- 2 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£702
MPV
Mercedes V-Class or similar
- 5 passengers
- 4 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£790
8 Seater
Mercedes Vito or similar
- 7 passengers
- 6 large cases
- 6 small cases
One way£965
Guide prices for the Durham area. The exact postcode, the time of travel and any extra stops can change the final figure, so confirm it when you book.
What passengers say
Rated excellent on Google
“Excellent service! The driver was punctual, polite, and the ride was very comfortable. Highly recommend.”
“Great service, on time, and very professional. Clean car and smooth ride. Highly recommend!”
“Really happy with the service! The driver was on time and very polite. The ride was smooth, and the car was neat and comfortable. It made my airport journey completely stress free.”
Book your Heathrow Airport to Durham transfer
Confirmed price, a named driver and a car waiting when you land. Tell us the flight number and we track it from there.
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- No hidden charges
- 45 minutes free waiting
Heathrow Airport to Durham: common questions
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A pre-booked saloon is £526 one way for up to four passengers. An MPV for five is £790 and an eight-seater is £965. The price is fixed when you book and includes tolls, parking and airport charges.
How long does it take to get from Heathrow to Durham?
Allow 4h 45m – 5h 25m for the 275-mile journey. That is a realistic door-to-door estimate rather than a best case; add time if you are travelling into the morning or evening peak around the M25.
How far is Durham from Heathrow Airport?
Durham is about 275 miles from Heathrow by road.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Nothing, as far as the fare is concerned. We track your flight and move the pickup to the actual landing time. You get 45 minutes of free waiting after that before any waiting charge applies.
Where does the driver meet me at Heathrow?
In the arrivals hall of your terminal, holding a name board, after you clear customs. The driver's number is sent to you before landing if you would rather call directly.
Can I book a return from Durham to Heathrow?
Yes. Return journeys are booked the same way and priced the same as the outbound leg. Tell us your check-in time and we will work the pickup back from it.
How much is a taxi from Heathrow Airport to Durham per person?
A saloon is £526 one way for up to four passengers, about £132 each when four share. The eight-seater is £965, about £138 each for a group of seven. Prices are fixed when you book.
Which London airport is closest to Durham?
Luton Airport is the closest of London's five airports to Durham, about 241 miles by road. Heathrow Airport is about 275 miles away.
Which airport is cheapest for a taxi to Durham?
Luton Airport is the cheapest, with a saloon from £465. From Heathrow Airport the saloon is £526. All five London airports are covered at fixed prices.
Other transfers in this direction
Nearest routes to Durham in Yorkshire & the North East, with typical journey time and the saloon fare.
Durham from other London airports
The same destination priced from each airport we cover, saloon fare one way.