Forest Hill (SE23) to Heathrow Terminal 5 | from £70

Q: How much is a taxi from Forest Hill SE23 to Heathrow Terminal 5?

A fixed-price saloon taxi from Forest Hill SE23 to Heathrow Terminal 5 starts at £70 for up to 4 passengers with up to 5 suitcases. Executive, MPV 6-seater, 8-seater and VIP vehicles are priced higher and all fares are confirmed at booking. No meter, no surge, no night or weekend surcharge.

Q: Is there a direct train from Forest Hill to Heathrow?

No. From SE23 the rail route needs at least two changes with luggage. A pre-booked door-to-door taxi collects you at your address in Forest Hill and drops you at the Terminal 5 departures forecourt with no changes.

The route

Why pre-book from Forest Hill?

SE23 is one of the awkward corners of London for reaching Heathrow. There's no direct rail link — the journey by public transport means at least two changes with your suitcases, typically via London Bridge or the Overground and the Elizabeth or Piccadilly line, taking 90 minutes or more door to gate. A pre-booked fixed-price taxi turns that into a single, seated, door-to-door journey.

Door-to-door from your SE23 address — driver arrives at your booked time, helps load luggage, and you're straight off via the South Circular and M4.
Time advised for your flight — tell us your departure time and we recommend the pickup slot, allowing for live traffic on the day.
The fare never moves — slow traffic on the A205 or M4 costs you nothing extra. No meter, no surge.
Early flights, no problem — 4am and 5am pickups across SE23 at the same fixed price. No night surcharge.

Coverage

All of SE23 & nearby

We collect from every street in Forest Hill and the surrounding neighbourhoods — including the hilltop roads around Canonbie Road and Westwood Park, Honor Oak, and the Sydenham borders.

Forest Hill SE23 Honor Oak Park Canonbie Road Devonshire Road Westwood Park Perry Vale Dartmouth Road Sydenham SE26 Brockley SE4 Dulwich SE21/SE22 Catford SE6 Crystal Palace SE19

Need a different pickup point in South East London? Every route is quoted fixed-price — call 02088889988 or book online.

Terminal 5

Heathrow Terminal 5 — drop-off & return pickup

Terminal 5 is the British Airways hub — all BA long-haul, most BA short-haul and domestic, plus Iberia. It's the busiest single terminal at Heathrow, and our drivers run it daily.

Flying out (drop-off)

Your driver drops you directly at the T5 departures forecourt, as close to your check-in zone as the airport allows. The £7 Terminal Drop-Off Charge (set by Heathrow, applies at every terminal in 2026) is disclosed clearly at booking — nothing to sort on the day.

Timing for your flight

For a typical long-haul BA departure we advise arriving at T5 around 3 hours before the flight; short-haul around 2 hours. From Forest Hill that usually means leaving 2–2.5 hours before your target arrival time, and we confirm the exact pickup when you book.

Coming home (return pickup)

Book the return leg with the outbound and your driver meets you inside the T5 arrivals hall with a name board. We track your flight automatically, dispatch to your actual landing time, and include 60 minutes of free waiting from touchdown — immigration and baggage delays are covered.

Same fixed price, both ways

Return journeys are coordinated as a single booking with both legs fixed. Same driver standard, same price after midnight, no surcharges.

Fleet

Choose your vehicle

Every vehicle is TfL-licensed, MOT-current, fully insured and inspected before the journey.

Most booked on this route

Saloon

Up to 4 passengers · 5 suitcases

from £70

Modern diesel/hybrid with AC, USB charging and bottled water. Ideal for solo travellers and couples flying from T5 with luggage.

Executive

Up to 4 passengers · 6 suitcases

from £90

Premium Mercedes/BMW with leather and WiFi. VIP comfort for corporate travel.

MPV 6-seater

Up to 6 passengers · 8 suitcases

from £95

Separate luggage compartment — ideal for families and heavy long-haul luggage.

8-seater minibus

Up to 8 passengers · luggage racks

from £110

Individual seats with separate luggage racks for groups and families with equipment.

Compare

Forest Hill to T5 — your options

Option	Door to door?	Changes	Typical cost	Price certainty
RushXO fixed-price taxi	Yes	0	from £70 (up to 4 people)	Fixed at booking
Rail + Elizabeth/Piccadilly line	No	2+ with luggage	£15–£30 per person	Fixed, but slow & multi-leg
Rideshare app	Yes	0	varies widely	Surge pricing at peaks
Black cab (metered)	Yes	0	£90–£140+	Meter runs in traffic

For two or more travellers with suitcases, the fixed-price taxi is usually both the cheapest and the fastest door-to-door option from SE23.

FAQ

Forest Hill → Heathrow questions

How much is a taxi from Forest Hill SE23 to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The fixed-price saloon starts at £70 for up to 4 passengers with up to 5 suitcases. Executive, MPV, 8-seater and VIP options are priced higher — every fare is confirmed before you travel. No meter, no surge, no night or weekend surcharge.

How long does the journey take?

Around 23 miles, typically 60–100 minutes depending on traffic on the South Circular and M4. For a mid-morning pickup, traffic is usually moderate; we advise the exact pickup time for your flight when you book.

What time should I be picked up for a morning flight from T5?

As a rule of thumb: leave Forest Hill about 2–2.5 hours before you want to be at check-in. For an early-afternoon BA long-haul departure, a mid-morning pickup (around 10:00–10:30) is typical. Tell us your flight number and we confirm the recommended slot.

Is there a direct train from Forest Hill to Heathrow?

No — SE23 has no direct rail link to Heathrow. Public transport needs at least two changes with luggage and usually takes 90+ minutes door to terminal. Our taxi is a single seated journey from your door to the T5 forecourt.

Do you do early morning and late night pickups in SE23?

Yes — 24 hours a day, every day of the year, at the same fixed price. Our UK-based dispatch desk on 02088889988 is staffed around the clock.

Can I book my return from Terminal 5 at the same time?

Yes — book both legs together as one fixed-price booking. On your return your driver waits in the T5 arrivals hall with a name board, your flight is tracked automatically, and 60 minutes of free waiting starts from your actual landing time.

Forest Hill (SE23) to Heathrow Terminal 5 Taxi