Heathrow to Stratford-upon-Avon taxi.
£165 fixed. Same driver, every trip.
Fare by terminal
Stratford-upon-Avon fares — every terminal.
| Terminal | Distance | Off-peak | Friday 5pm | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T2 The Queen's Terminal | 90.5 mi | 1h 35m | 1h 40m | £165 |
| T3 Terminal 3 | 90.2 mi | 1h 32m | 1h 35m | £165 |
| T4 Terminal 4 | 92.1 mi | 1h 37m | 1h 43m | £170 |
| T5 Terminal 5 | 89.6 mi | 1h 32m | 1h 35m | £165 |
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 Stratford-upon-Avon — what we drive.
Primary route from T5
M40
- Distance
- 89.6 mi
- Off-peak time
- 1h 32m
- Friday 5pm
- 1h 35m
- Motorways used
- M25, M4, M1, M40, A429, A46, A439, A3400, A422
Local context
Stratford-upon-Avon, also known simply as Stratford, is a market town and civil parish in the Stratford-on-Avon District, in the county of Warwickshire, in the West Midlands region of England. It is situated on the River Avon, 91 miles (146 km) north-west of London, 22 miles (35 km) south-east of Birmingham and 8 miles (13 km) south-west of Warwick. The town is the southernmost point of the Arden area at the northern extremity of the Cotswolds.
Local drop-offs in Stratford-upon-Avon include Stratford-upon-Avon railway station, The MAD (Mechanical Art and Design) Museum, 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.
M40 J15 (Warwick) is the closest motorway exit — 8 mi via A46/A3400 to Stratford. Town centre traffic restrictions Friday + Saturday evenings (RSC nights). For Welcombe Hills Hotel, Wedgwood Hotel, or Macdonald Alveston Manor, A3400 from north + roundabout direction matters.
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 | Stratford Hospital | Arden St, Stratford-upon-Avon |
| University | Stratford-upon-Avon College | The Willows North, Alcester Road, Stratford-upon-Avon |
| Business park | Goldicote Business Park | Goldicote Business Park, Banbury Rd, Stratford-upon-Avon |
| Business park | Meon Vale Business Park | Campden Rd, Stratford-upon-Avon |
| Hotel | Premier Inn Stratford Upon Avon Waterways hotel | The Waterways, Birmingham Rd, Stratford-upon-Avon |
| Hotel | Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon by IHG | Queens Moat House, Bridge Foot, Stratford-upon-Avon |
| Hotel | DoubleTree by Hilton Stratford-upon-Avon | Arden St, Stratford-upon-Avon |
| Station | Stratford-upon-Avon Railway Station | Railway Station, Station Rd, Stratford-upon-Avon |
Who travels this route
Heathrow to Stratford-upon-Avon — our typical passenger.
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Shakespeare tourism
Shakespeare's Birthplace, RSC theatres (Royal Shakespeare + Swan), Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Holy Trinity Church (grave)
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RSC theatre-goers
Pre-show transfer from Heathrow for evening performances + post-show hotel transfer
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Cotswold leisure circuit
Stratford → Cotswold villages, often combined trip
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Stratford School parents
King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon Grammar
Seasonal timing
When Stratford-upon-Avon peaks.
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April (around 23rd)
Shakespeare's Birthday Celebrations + RSC season opening
Book hotels 2 months ahead; A3400 approach from M40 J15
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Mid-July to August
Summer RSC programme + tourist peak
Stratford parking restricted — drop at Holiday Inn or Avon Side car park
If you're comparing options
The coach alternative honestly.
Megabus coach via Birmingham
Megabus / National Express
- Price
- £15-25
- Door-to-door time
- 3h with Birmingham change
- Frequency
- 3-4 daily
- Last departure
- ~19:00
- Drop-off
- Stratford bus station
- Limitation vs taxi
- Indirect; long gaps in schedule
For the in-depth comparison see our Heathrow to Stratford-upon-Avon — taxi vs coach guide. Or visit the operator directly at uk.megabus.com.
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 Stratford-upon-Avon — FAQ.
How long does it take from Heathrow to Stratford-upon-Avon?
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How long does it take from Heathrow to Stratford-upon-Avon?
+1 hour 32 minutes off-peak from Terminal 5, via the M25 → M4 → M1 → M40 → A429 → A46 → A439 → A3400 → A422. On a Friday afternoon expect closer to 1 hour 35 minutes due to M25 traffic.
How much does a Heathrow to Stratford-upon-Avon taxi cost?
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How much does a Heathrow to Stratford-upon-Avon taxi cost?
+From £165 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.
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