Minicab from Portsmouth 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.
Portsmouth is about 70 miles from Heathrow Airport by road. The usual route runs via the A3, A27, A3(M) and M25, and the drive takes about 1 hour 25 minutes when the roads are clear.
Journeys take longer at busy times of day and when there are roadworks or closures, so plan a margin on top of that time before a flight.
We pick you up from your address in Portsmouth (PO1) and take you to the terminal you need, with room for your luggage.
Portsmouth to Heathrow: the journey
- From
- Portsmouth
- Pickup postcode area
- PO1
- To
- Heathrow Airport
- Road distance
- 70 miles
- Drive time in clear traffic
- About 1 hour 25 minutes
- Main roads
- A3, A27, A3(M), M25
- Nearest National Rail station
- Portsmouth & Southsea (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 Portsmouth 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.
Portsmouth to Heathrow Airport minicab FAQs
How long does a minicab from Portsmouth to Heathrow take?
About 1 hour 25 minutes in clear traffic for the 70-mile drive, mostly on the A3, A27, A3(M) and M25. At busy times it can take much longer, so allow extra time before a flight.
How much is a minicab from Portsmouth to Heathrow?
Our estimated fare is £121 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 Portsmouth?
Portsmouth & Southsea station is the nearest National Rail station, a short walk from the centre of Portsmouth. If you're weighing up the train, check National Rail Enquiries for the journey to Heathrow Airport and any changes on the way.