Airport transfers · Heathrow Airport
Heathrow is the busiest airport in the United Kingdom and one of the busiest in the world for international passengers, handling well over 75 million travellers a year. It sits around 18 miles northeast of Woking, making it the closest of the major London airports to our base and the one we drive to most often. As the primary hub for British Airways and the main operating base for Virgin Atlantic, Heathrow carries a huge mix of long-haul and short-haul traffic through four sprawling terminals, each with its own approach road, forecourt layout and set-down restrictions. XLNC Cars has been running transfers into and out of Heathrow for more than 30 years, so our drivers know exactly which terminal your flight uses and the quickest way in, whatever time you're travelling.

Heathrow's operational terminals are spread across a site covering more than 12 square kilometres, and each one has its own approach road, forecourt layout and short-stay set-down area. Terminal 5 serves British Airways' long-haul network and sits apart from the central terminal cluster, while Terminals 2 and 3 share a horseshoe road system but have different drop-off points depending on your airline. Our drivers cover these routes daily, so rather than following satnav directions that can send first-time visitors to the wrong forecourt, you're taken straight to the correct entrance for your specific terminal and airline.
Every Heathrow booking is linked to your flight number rather than a fixed clock time. If your outbound flight brings check-in forward, or your inbound long-haul flight is delayed over the Atlantic, our system already knows and your pickup time moves with it automatically. That matters at an airport with Heathrow's scale of long-haul traffic, where delays of an hour or more on inbound flights aren't unusual — you won't be charged extra for a late landing, and there's no need to call and rearrange anything yourself.
For collections from Heathrow, your driver waits inside the terminal at the arrivals gate holding a name board, rather than circling the forecourt or waiting in a car park. That's particularly useful after a long-haul flight, when navigating an unfamiliar terminal with luggage and jet lag is the last thing you want to deal with — you walk through customs and your driver is already there, ready to load your bags and get moving.
Because the M25 and the local roads around Heathrow can be unpredictable, especially around Terminal 5 and the horseshoe system serving Terminals 2 and 3, we quote a single fixed price for the whole journey once we know your pickup point and terminal. That fare doesn't change if traffic is heavier than expected or if your flight lands early or late — the price you're quoted at booking is the price you pay on the day.
Heathrow's route network reaches almost every corner of the globe, which means our bookings here range from a single business traveller catching an early flight to a boardroom meeting abroad, through to a family of four heading off on a long-haul holiday with a full set of luggage. A good number of our Heathrow clients are corporate accounts based near Woking who book by email rather than filling in details each time, often for repeat travellers on the same weekly routes. Whichever kind of trip it is, the same fixed-price, flight-tracked service applies, and our vehicle range — from the standard saloon up to the VIP Mercedes S-Class — covers both a solo business seat and a full family load comfortably.
Heathrow is around 18 miles from Woking, and a typical transfer takes 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic on the M25 and A30 — the closest of the major London airports to our base.
Journeys
Every area we cover, with the real road distance and typical journey time to Heathrow Airport. Nearest first.
| Collecting from | Distance | Typical time | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chertsey | 14 miles | 25–35 minutes | View → |
| Weybridge | 16 miles | 25–35 minutes | View → |
| Woking | 18 miles | 25–40 minutes | View → |
| Byfleet | 18 miles | 30–40 minutes | View → |
| Chobham | 19 miles | 30–45 minutes | View → |
| Knaphill | 20 miles | 30–45 minutes | View → |
| Cobham | 21 miles | 30–40 minutes | View → |
| Ripley | 21 miles | 30–40 minutes | View → |
| Camberley | 22 miles | 30–45 minutes | View → |
| Oxshott | 24 miles | 30–45 minutes | View → |
| Brookwood | 24 miles | 35–50 minutes | View → |
| Esher | 24 miles | 30–45 minutes | View → |
| Guildford | 27 miles | 35–50 minutes | View → |
| Dorking | 31 miles | 40–60 minutes | View → |
| Farnham | 32 miles | 40–55 minutes | View → |
| Godalming | 33 miles | 45–65 minutes | View → |
| Cranleigh | 36 miles | 55–75 minutes | View → |
| Haslemere | 40 miles | 55–75 minutes | View → |
On the road


The fleet
Comfortable, reliable everyday travel for up to 3 passengers.
Premium business travel with extra legroom and a polished finish.
Top-tier luxury for special occasions, red-carpet arrivals and VIP guests.
Spacious group travel for up to 8 passengers with luggage.
In their words
“Booked a chauffeur for an early airport run and the car was outside five minutes before pickup. Smooth, quiet journey and the driver knew the fastest route around the roadworks.”
“We use XLNC Cars for client visits regularly. The vehicles are always spotless and the drivers are properly turned out — it reflects well on us, not just them.”
“Hired the VIP car for a wedding and it made the whole day feel special. Punctual, professional, and the driver waited patiently through the photos.”
Good to know
Heathrow is around 18 miles from Woking, and most transfers take between 30 and 45 minutes depending on traffic on the M25 and A30. We build a sensible buffer into every quoted pickup time.
Pricing depends on your pickup point in Surrey, the terminal you're flying from and the vehicle you choose, from a standard saloon through to our VIP Mercedes S-Class. Get in touch for a fixed quote — there are no hidden extras or waiting charges.
Yes. Your driver waits inside the terminal building with a name board rather than outside, so you can head straight to the car once you've cleared customs.
We track your flight in real time, so a delayed landing or an early departure is picked up automatically and your pickup time adjusts without you needing to contact us.
Yes — a number of our clients run corporate accounts for frequent Heathrow trips, booking by email rather than re-entering details each time, which suits anyone flying regularly for work.