Minicab from Paddington to Heathrow Airport
Estimate for a saloon, one way, in the daytime, based on the road distance. Your exact price is confirmed when you request a booking.
Paddington, City of Westminster is about 16 miles from Heathrow Airport by road. The usual route runs via the A4 and M4, and the drive takes about 35 minutes when the roads are clear.
Treat that time as the best case: rush hour, roadworks and closures can all add to it, so build in a buffer before a flight.
We pick you up from your address in Paddington (W2) and take you to the terminal you need, with room for your luggage.
Paddington to Heathrow: the journey
- From
- Paddington, City of Westminster
- Pickup postcode area
- W2
- To
- Heathrow Airport
- Road distance
- 16 miles
- Drive time in clear traffic
- About 35 minutes
- Main roads
- A4, M4
- Nearest National Rail station
- London Paddington (0.1 mi from the centre)
- Not sure which terminal? Which Heathrow terminal do I need?
- Airport drop-off charges are explained in our UK airport drop-off charges guide.
Distance, time and roads: LocationIQ driving directions (OpenStreetMap data), from the centre of Paddington to the airport — the same routing our booking form uses. Place and postcode: Ordnance Survey Open Names and ONS postcode data. Station: DfT NaPTAN. Checked 18 October 2026.
Paddington to Heathrow Airport minicab FAQs
How long does a minicab from Paddington to Heathrow take?
About 35 minutes in clear traffic for the 16-mile drive, mostly on the A4 and M4. At busy times it can take much longer, so allow extra time before a flight.
How much is a minicab from Paddington to Heathrow?
Our estimated fare is £70 for a saloon, one way, in the daytime. A larger vehicle, a pickup between 22:00 and 06:00, or extra passengers and bags cost more. Your exact price is confirmed when you request a booking.
What is the nearest railway station to Paddington?
London Paddington station is the nearest National Rail station, a short walk from the centre of Paddington. If you're weighing up the train, check National Rail Enquiries for the journey to Heathrow Airport and any changes on the way.