Waltham Forest ⇄ Heathrow Airport
E4, E10, E11, E17 pickup£85
8-seater V Class£145
Return, saloon£162
Round the North Circular to the west.
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Waltham Forest Airport Transfers & International Station Taxis
Fixed fares from Walthamstow, Leyton, Leytonstone, Chingford and Highams Park to London's five airports and five international stations, both ways. Stansted is quick up the M11 and London City is just down the A12 – £85 to Heathrow Airport in a saloon.
- Price fixed before you book – traffic never changes it
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- Every direction priced: Waltham Forest to the airport and back
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£75lowest fixed saloon fare
10airports & international stations
20routes, both directions
1 October 2026prices checked against the live booking engine
How Waltham Forest gets to the airport: fares, routes and timings
Waltham Forest runs north from Leyton and Leytonstone through Walthamstow to Highams Park and Chingford on the edge of Epping Forest, with the Lea Valley reservoirs and the Walthamstow Wetlands along its western side. The A406 North Circular crosses the middle of the borough and meets the M11 just to the east.
That makes Stansted one of the easiest airports from here, with London City and Stratford International close by. All Waltham Forest postcodes are outer London in the booking engine.
Waltham Forest airport and international station taxis – every route, both ways
Each card shows the fixed saloon fare from Waltham Forest, the saloon return, and links to the detailed page for each direction. Book buttons open the booking page with the route filled in.
Airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and London City
Waltham Forest ⇄ Gatwick Airport
E4, E10, E11, E17 pickup£105
8-seater V Class£165
Return, saloon£200
Under the river and round the M25.
Waltham Forest ⇄ Luton Airport
E4, E10, E11, E17 pickup£90
8-seater V Class£150
Return, saloon£171
Along the North Circular to the M1.
Waltham Forest ⇄ Stansted Airport
E4, E10, E11, E17 pickup£86
8-seater V Class£146
Return, saloon£163
Waltham Forest's quickest airport run – up the M11.
Waltham Forest ⇄ London City Airport
E4, E10, E11, E17 pickup£85
8-seater V Class£145
Return, saloon£162
South to the docks.
International stations: St Pancras, Stratford, Ebbsfleet, Ashford and Birmingham
Waltham Forest ⇄ St Pancras International
E4, E10, E11, E17 pickup£75
8-seater V Class£135
Return, saloon£143
West to King's Cross for Eurostar.
Waltham Forest ⇄ Stratford International
E4, E10, E11, E17 pickup£75
8-seater V Class£135
Return, saloon£143
A short run to the Olympic Park.
Waltham Forest ⇄ Ebbsfleet International
E4, E10, E11, E17 pickup£75
8-seater V Class£135
Return, saloon£143
Over the Dartford Crossing.
Waltham Forest ⇄ Ashford International
E4, E10, E11, E17 pickup£128
8-seater V Class£188
Return, saloon£243
Over the bridge and down the M20.
Waltham Forest ⇄ Birmingham International
E4, E10, E11, E17 pickup£206
8-seater V Class£266
Return, saloon£391
Along the North Circular and up the M1.
Full Waltham Forest fare table – all seven vehicles
All seven vehicles for every route, from the same fare engine the booking page uses.
| One way, either direction | Saloon4 pax | MPV6 pax | Executive3 pax | V Class (8-seater)7 pax | 9 Seater minibus8 pax | 16 Seater minibus16 pax | Mercedes S Class3 pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow Airport27.7 mi | £85 | £100 | £115 | £145 | £130 | £190 | £225 |
| Gatwick Airport40.3 mi | £105 | £120 | £135 | £165 | £150 | £220 | £285 |
| Luton Airport32.6 mi | £90 | £105 | £120 | £150 | £135 | £198 | £240 |
| Stansted Airport30.3 mi | £86 | £101 | £116 | £146 | £131 | £192 | £228 |
| London City Airport8.7 mi | £85 | £100 | £115 | £145 | £130 | £190 | £225 |
| St Pancras International8.4 mi | £75 | £90 | £105 | £135 | £120 | £180 | £225 |
| Stratford International4.2 mi | £75 | £90 | £105 | £135 | £120 | £180 | £225 |
| Ebbsfleet International23.3 mi | £75 | £90 | £105 | £135 | £120 | £180 | £225 |
| Ashford International65 mi | £128 | £143 | £158 | £188 | £173 | £260 | £384 |
| Birmingham International109 mi | £206 | £221 | £236 | £266 | £251 | £377 | £618 |
Priced for a pickup at Walthamstow, London E17 7JN, UK.
Standard fares, whole vehicle, one way; the reverse journey costs the same. Returns are 1.9× the single. The engine adds 20% for Friday journeys, Saturday and Sunday pickups before noon, Monday–Thursday trips into London 07:00–10:00 and out of London 16:00–19:00, and a seasonal supplement from 17 December to 1 January. Tariff 2026-09-21h-csz.
Why two Waltham Forest addresses can price differently
Waltham Forest addresses are outer-London postcodes, so there is no central surcharge on these fares, and the Congestion Charge allowance only appears on the St Pancras run because the station itself is in a central postcode. What moves the price is distance, plus the airport drop-off charge at the airport end. Runs where neither end is an airport or inner London – Ebbsfleet, Ashford and Birmingham International – are priced on the engine's out-of-town rate, which is about 10% above the London rate for the same mileage.
Waltham Forest pickup guide, area by area
Local pickup notes for Waltham Forest, written from how collections actually go on each patch.
| Area | Postcode | Central surcharge? | Pickup notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Village | E17 | No | Narrow conservation streets – give the house number. |
| Walthamstow town centre | E17 | No | The market on Hoe Street and High Street closes roads; meet on a side street. |
| Leyton | E10 | No | Close to the A12 and the Olympic Park. |
| Leytonstone | E11 | No | Next to the A12 and the M11 link – quick for Stansted. |
| Chingford | E4 | No | Right by Epping Forest and the A406. |
| Highams Park | E4 | No | Level crossing in the middle – allow a few extra minutes. |
| Blackhorse Road | E17 | No | New-build blocks near the wetlands – add the building name. |
| Cann Hall & Wood Street | E11 / E17 | No | Quiet residential streets. |
Give a hotel name, block name or gate code if it applies, and a mobile number the driver can call. Waiting time at pickup is included.
Waltham Forest to London's five airports – route guides
Five airports, five very different drives from Waltham Forest. What to expect on each:
Waltham Forest to Heathrow Airport
Heathrow is reached right round the North Circular, or via the M25 anticlockwise from the M11.
- Road miles: 27.7
- Usual time: 55–80 min
- Usual route: A406 North Circular west to the A40 or M4
- Public transport alternative: Victoria line from Walthamstow Central to Green Park, then the Piccadilly line to Heathrow.
Waltham Forest to Gatwick Airport
Gatwick is reached through the Blackwall Tunnel or over the Dartford Crossing and round the M25.
- Road miles: 40.3
- Usual time: 65–85 min
- Usual route: Blackwall Tunnel and the A2 to the M25, then clockwise to the M23
- Public transport alternative: Victoria line from Walthamstow Central direct to Victoria, then the Gatwick Express.
Waltham Forest to Luton Airport
Luton is a run west along the North Circular and up the M1.
- Road miles: 32.6
- Usual time: 45–65 min
- Usual route: A406 North Circular west to the M1
- Public transport alternative: Victoria line to King's Cross St Pancras, then Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway.
Waltham Forest to Stansted Airport
Stansted is a short hop onto the M11 and straight north.
- Road miles: 30.3
- Usual time: 35–50 min
- Usual route: A406 to the M11
- Public transport alternative: Victoria line from Walthamstow Central to Tottenham Hale, then the Stansted Express.
Waltham Forest to London City Airport
London City is a short run down the A12.
- Road miles: 8.7
- Usual time: 20–35 min
- Usual route: A12 and the A13 or the North Circular to the Royal Docks
- Public transport alternative: Central line from Leyton or Leytonstone to Stratford, then the DLR to London City Airport.
Waltham Forest to England's five international stations
Five stations in England carry "International" in their name. St Pancras is the Eurostar terminal; Stratford, Ebbsfleet and Ashford sit on the HS1 high-speed line; Birmingham International serves Birmingham Airport and the NEC. Only St Pancras currently has Eurostar departures.
Waltham Forest to St Pancras International
St Pancras is a run west through Tottenham and Islington.
- Road miles: 8.4
- Usual time: 35–50 min
- Usual route: A503 and the A1 through Islington to the Euston Road
- By train instead: Victoria line direct from Walthamstow Central to King's Cross St Pancras.
Waltham Forest to Stratford International
Stratford International is just south of the borough.
- Road miles: 4.2
- Usual time: 15–25 min
- Usual route: A12 or the A112 to Stratford
- By train instead: Central line from Leyton or Leytonstone to Stratford, then a short walk.
Waltham Forest to Ebbsfleet International
Ebbsfleet is reached over the Dartford Crossing.
- Road miles: 23.3
- Usual time: 40–55 min
- Usual route: A406 and the A13 to the Dartford Crossing, then the A2
- By train instead: Central line to Stratford, then Southeastern high-speed to Ebbsfleet.
Waltham Forest to Ashford International
Ashford is reached via the Dartford Crossing and the M20.
- Road miles: 65
- Usual time: 1 h 10 – 1 h 30
- Usual route: A13 and the Dartford Crossing, then the M25 to the M20
- By train instead: Central line to Stratford, then Southeastern high-speed to Ashford International.
Waltham Forest to Birmingham International
Birmingham International is reached via the North Circular, the M1 and the M6.
- Road miles: 109
- Usual time: 1 h 55 – 2 h 25
- Usual route: A406 to the M1, then the M6 and M42
- By train instead: Victoria line direct from Walthamstow Central to Euston, then Avanti West Coast.
What time should the car collect you in Waltham Forest?
Suggested pickup times from Waltham Forest, built from the usual drive time and a sensible check-in margin.
| Going to | Drive from Waltham Forest | Be there | Suggested pickup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow Airport | 55–80 min | 3 h before long-haul, 2 h short-haul | about 4 h 20 min before |
| Gatwick Airport | 65–85 min | 3 h before long-haul, 2 h short-haul | about 4 h 25 min before |
| Luton Airport | 45–65 min | 2 h 30 min before departure | about 3 h 35 min before |
| Stansted Airport | 35–50 min | 2 h 30 min before departure | about 3 h 20 min before |
| London City Airport | 20–35 min | 1 h before departure | about 1 h 35 min before |
| St Pancras International | 35–50 min | 60–90 min before a Eurostar | about 2 h 20 min before |
| Stratford International | 15–25 min | 20 min before your train or event | about 45 min before |
| Ebbsfleet International | 40–55 min | 20 min before your train | about 1 h 15 min before |
| Ashford International | 1 h 10 – 1 h 30 | 20 min before your train | about 1 h 20 min before |
| Birmingham International | 1 h 55 – 2 h 25 | 2 h before a flight, 1 h before an NEC event | about 4 h before |
Airline and rail deadlines change; always check your booking. Drive times are typical, not guaranteed – the fare stays fixed either way.
Choose the right vehicle
All fares are for the whole vehicle, not per person. Choose by passengers and by luggage.
- Saloonup to 4 passengersTwo large cases plus hand luggage
- MPVup to 6 passengersFamilies with buggies and several cases
- Executiveup to 3 passengersBusiness travel, quieter cabin
- V Class (8-seater)up to 7 passengersGroups with luggage, sliding doors
- 9 Seater minibusup to 8 passengersLarger groups, sports kit
- 16 Seater minibusup to 16 passengersSchool, club and corporate groups
- Mercedes S Classup to 3 passengersChauffeur-level comfort
Airport and station pickups back to Waltham Forest
Every route here costs the same in reverse, so the airport to Waltham Forest is the same price as Waltham Forest to the airport. Book with your flight or train number and the pickup follows the real arrival time; the driver meets you in arrivals with a name board, and there is no night surcharge for late landings.
Waltham Forest airport transfer questions
How much is a taxi from Waltham Forest to Heathrow?
A fixed saloon from Waltham Forest to Heathrow is £85, an MPV £100 and an 8-seater £145. The same fares apply from Heathrow back to Waltham Forest, with the drop-off and parking charges included.
Which airport is cheapest from Waltham Forest by taxi?
In order of saloon fare: Heathrow £85, London City £85, Stansted £86, Luton £90, Gatwick £105. Prices include the airport drop-off charge.
How long does it take to get from Waltham Forest to Gatwick?
About 40.3 road miles, usually 65–85 min by blackwall Tunnel and the A2 to the M25, then clockwise to the M23. The fare is fixed whatever the traffic.
Can the driver meet me off the Eurostar?
Yes. Give the train number and the driver follows its arrival, meets you on the St Pancras arrivals concourse and brings you to Waltham Forest for £75 in a saloon.
Is a return cheaper than two singles?
Yes – a return is 1.9 times the single. Waltham Forest to Heathrow and back in a saloon is £162.
Are there night or weekend surcharges?
No night surcharge. The engine adds 20% on Fridays, Saturday and Sunday mornings before noon, and weekday peaks (into London 07:00–10:00, out of London 16:00–19:00), plus a seasonal supplement from 17 December to 1 January. You see it before paying.
Will the driver wait if my flight is late?
Flights are tracked; the pickup moves with the real landing time at no extra cost.
How long from Walthamstow to Stansted?
Usually 35 to 50 minutes via the North Circular and the M11.
Can you collect on Walthamstow market days?
Yes – the market closes part of the High Street, so the driver meets you on a nearby side street.
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