Heathrow to Peterborough taxi.
£180 fixed. Same driver, every trip.
Fare by terminal
Peterborough fares — every terminal.
| Terminal | Distance | Off-peak | Friday 5pm | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T2 The Queen's Terminal | 98.8 mi | 1h 53m | 2h 4m | £180 |
| T3 Terminal 3 | 98.5 mi | 1h 50m | 2h 2m | £180 |
| T4 Terminal 4 | 100 mi | 1h 55m | 2h 9m | £185 |
| T5 Terminal 5 | 97.9 mi | 1h 50m | 2h 2m | £180 |
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 Peterborough — what we drive.
Primary route from T5
M1
- Distance
- 97.9 mi
- Off-peak time
- 1h 50m
- Friday 5pm
- 2h 2m
- Motorways used
- M25, M4, M1, M40, A421, A1, A1139
Local context
Peterborough is a cathedral city in the City of Peterborough district in the ceremonial county of Cambridgeshire, England. The city is 74 miles (119 km) north of London, on the River Nene. As of the 2021 census, the Peterborough urban area had a population of 192,178, In 2023, the Peterborough City Council estimated the population of the wider district to be 219,510..
Local drop-offs in Peterborough include Peterborough 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.
A1 north (the Great North Road) is the standard Peterborough approach via M25 J23 + A1(M). For Hampton, Orton or southern Peterborough, A1(M) J17 is the southern exit. North Peterborough (Werrington, Walton) via A1 J18 (Norman Cross).
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 | Peterborough City Hospital | Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate, Peterborough |
| Hospital | Fitzwilliam Hospital | Fitzwilliam Hospital, Milton Way, South Bretton, Peterborough |
| University | University Centre Peterborough | Park Crescent Campus, Park Cres, Peterborough |
| University | ARU Peterborough | University House, Bishop's Rd, Peterborough |
| Business park | Business Park | 54 Ivatt Way, Peterborough |
| Business park | Business Park | 31 Coningsby Rd, Peterborough |
| Hotel | Premier Inn Peterborough City Centre hotel | Asda, Rivergate, Peterborough |
| Hotel | Bull Hotel Peterborough | The Bull Hotel and Conference Centre, Westgate, Peterborough |
| Hotel | Park Inn by Radisson Peterborough | Telephone House, Wentworth St, Peterborough |
| Station | Peterborough railway station | Peterborough |
| Station | Peterborough | Peterborough |
Who travels this route
Heathrow to Peterborough — our typical passenger.
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Corporate
Perkins Engines (Caterpillar), Royal Sun Alliance, Thomas Cook (former HQ), Bauer Media
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Cathedral / heritage
Peterborough Cathedral (Saxon foundation), Nene Valley Railway
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University
ARU Peterborough (Anglia Ruskin), University Centre Peterborough
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Sports
London Road (Peterborough United), Peterborough Sports
Seasonal timing
When Peterborough peaks.
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Late September
ARU Peterborough cohort
Book 1 week ahead
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Christmas to early January
Peterborough Cathedral concerts + carols
City centre roads slow afternoon weekends
If you're comparing options
The train alternative honestly.
LNER via King's Cross
LNER
- Price
- £40-80 advance, can be cheaper than alternatives
- Door-to-door time
- Heathrow Express + Tube + train = 2h
- Frequency
- Half-hourly LNER
- Last departure
- ~23:00
- Drop-off
- Peterborough station
- Limitation vs taxi
- 2 luggage transfers
For the in-depth comparison see our Heathrow to Peterborough — taxi vs train guide. Or visit the operator directly at www.lner.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 Peterborough — FAQ.
How long does it take from Heathrow to Peterborough?
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How long does it take from Heathrow to Peterborough?
+1 hour 50 minutes off-peak from Terminal 5, via the M25 → M4 → M1 → M40 → A421 → A1 → A1139. On a Friday afternoon expect closer to 2 hours 2 minutes due to M25 traffic.
How much does a Heathrow to Peterborough taxi cost?
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How much does a Heathrow to Peterborough taxi cost?
+From £180 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 Peterborough.
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