Taxi from Wimbledon to Heathrow AirportOutside ULEZ · 7.3 Miles Kew Rd to Heathrow · No Direct Train · Executive Popular · 24/7
Wimbledon is outside the ULEZ — no £12.50 daily surcharge applies here. Kew Road TW9 to Heathrow Terminal 2: just 7.3 miles via the A316. No direct train or Underground exists from Richmond to Heathrow — the District line heads east towards London, not west towards the airport. Every public transport option needs a change at Hammersmith. The A316 taxi is 26–38 minutes door-to-terminal from TW9 off-peak. Executive and MPV vehicles are particularly popular from Richmond Hill and Petersham.
- checkTW9 Richmond · Kew · TW10 Richmond Hill · Ham · Petersham
- checkOutside ULEZ & CCZ — only Heathrow £7 applies
- check7.3 miles via A316 from Kew Road — no motorway
- checkNo direct train — taxi is the single-step option
- checkTfL PCO licensed · Executive & MPV most popular from TW10
7.3 miles Kew Rd to T2 · Outside ULEZ · No card to quote
Vehicles for Wimbledon SW19 & SW20 to Heathrow Airport
A pre-booked taxi from Wimbledon to Heathrow Airport or a Wimbledon taxi to Heathrow from SW20 Raynes Park — GTT covers all postcodes, all terminals, all vehicle sizes. ULEZ-compliant Euro 6/4 fleet. No CCZ on A3/A316 route. Heathrow £7 pre-settled.
Wimbledon to Heathrow: Why There’s No Direct Tube — and What the Taxi Time Actually Is
The District line from Wimbledon goes east toward central London. Heathrow is to the west. Every public transport option from SW19 or SW20 to Heathrow involves 2–3 changes and 60–80 minutes door-to-terminal. The pre-booked taxi via A3/A316 is the only single-step connection from Wimbledon to any Heathrow terminal.
Wimbledon Broadway, Wimbledon Village, South Wimbledon, Colliers Wood. District line from Wimbledon station: east toward Earls Court — not toward Heathrow. Taxi from SW19 to T2/T3: 28–38 min off-peak via A3 Tibbets Corner to A316. No changes. No platform transfers with luggage.
Raynes Park, West Wimbledon, Coombe Lane. South Western Railway from Raynes Park goes to Waterloo — wrong direction for Heathrow. Taxi from SW20 to T2/T3: 32–42 min off-peak. A3 south to A316 west to M25/M3/A316 Heathrow approach. Fixed price confirmed at booking.
New Malden KT3, Berrylands, Motspur Park border areas. GTT covers KT3 postcodes on the Wimbledon route. Taxi from KT3 to T2/T3: 34–44 min off-peak via A3/A316. No direct rail or Tube to Heathrow. Pre-booked taxi from your door is the most direct option.
Wimbledon Broadway, Village, Colliers Wood. District line goes east — not Heathrow. Taxi A3/A316: 28–38 min to T2/T3 off-peak. Tennis fortnight route planned in advance. Only direct option to Heathrow.
Raynes Park, West Wimbledon, Coombe Lane. SWR from Raynes Park goes east to Waterloo. Taxi via A3/A316: 32–42 min to T2/T3 off-peak. No direct rail to Heathrow. Pre-booked taxi is the only practical option.
New Malden, Motspur Park. GTT covers KT3 on the Wimbledon route. A3 via A238. Taxi to T2/T3: 34–44 min. No direct rail to Heathrow. Pre-booked taxi from door is the single-step option.
“From SW19 Wimbledon, the A3 northbound to Tibbets Corner is the start of the Heathrow run. We take the A316 west from Tibbets Corner — past Richmond Park to the east — straight to the M25 Junction 10 approach and then M3/A316 to the Heathrow eastern perimeter. Off-peak from Wimbledon Broadway: 28 to 36 minutes to T2/T3. Tibbets Corner at 08:00 is the main timing variable — I monitor it before every departure and use Roehampton Lane as alternate when needed.”
A3 northbound from Wimbledon Broadway to Tibbets Corner (A3/A205/A306 junction), then A316 westbound past Kew Bridge and Richmond. A316 becomes the M3 approach road continuing west to the M25 Junction 10, then M3/A316 to Heathrow eastern perimeter for T2 and T3. T4: A316 to southern perimeter road. T5: M25 J14 approach. Driver confirms route at booking based on live conditions.
Tibbets Corner (A3/A3 at Putney Heath) is the junction where SW19 traffic meets the A316 Heathrow corridor. At peak 07:30–09:30 weekdays it backs up from approaching A3 traffic. Alternate: Roehampton Lane from Wimbledon to Roehampton Village joining A316 further west, bypassing Tibbets Corner entirely. Same confirmed fare on alternate route. GTT monitors Tibbets Corner before every SW19 and SW20 Heathrow departure.
A3 northbound from Wimbledon Broadway reaches Tibbets Corner in 8–12 min off-peak. A316 west from Tibbets runs past Kew Bridge toward Heathrow. T2/T3: 28–38 min from Broadway. T4 via southern perimeter: 34–46 min. T5 via M25 J14: 32–44 min. All from same A3/A316 starting point.
Tibbets Corner (A3/A205 at Putney Heath) backs up 07:30–09:30. GTT alternate: Roehampton Lane to join A316 west of Tibbets. During AELTC fortnight, Church Road and Somerset Road are closed — GTT uses Wimbledon Park Side, Durnsford Road, Arthur Road exits. Same confirmed fare on all alternates.
Wimbledon SW19 & SW20 to Heathrow — Taxi Journey Times by Sub-Area
All timings door-to-terminal kerbside. A3/A316 route. Peak = Mon–Fri 07:30–09:30 (Tibbets Corner). Before 06:00 = quietest window.
SW19: leave 04:15
SW20: leave 04:05
A3/Tibbets clear
SW19: leave 06:30
SW20: leave 06:20
Allow pre-peak
SW19: leave 08:00
SW20: leave 07:50
Tibbets peak — allow 60 min
Add 8–12 min
No Tube option for T5
Taxi direct via M25
SW19: leave 04:15
SW20: leave 04:05
A3 Tibbets clear
SW19: leave 07:00
SW20: leave 06:50
Pre-Tibbets peak
SW19: leave 08:45
SW20: leave 08:35
Peak — allow 65 min
Add 8–12 min
No Tube option
Taxi via M25 J14
Wimbledon to Heathrow: Taxi, District Line, South Western Railway — All Options
No single public transport option connects Wimbledon to Heathrow directly. Every route requires 2–3 changes. GTT is honest about the alternatives — and honest about where the taxi wins clearly.
2–3 changes needed
70–90 min door-to-terminal
~£11–14 per person
Waterloo then 2 more changes
80–100 min door-to-terminal
~£14–18 per person
Zero changes, door-to-terminal
28–42 min off-peak
£26–33 per person (2 pax split)
SW19 & SW20 to Heathrow — Pre-booked, Fixed Price, All Terminals
Wimbledon is 9.3 miles from Heathrow Terminal 2 via the A3/A316 corridor. No inner London borough of comparable size has a more roundabout public transport link to Heathrow — every route goes east before it can go west. The pre-booked taxi goes directly west from SW19 or SW20, reaches the A316 within 10 minutes, and is at any Heathrow terminal in 28–42 minutes off-peak.
High on Wimbledon Hill, Village addresses join A3 within 5 min. Off-peak to T2/T3: 26–34 min. Tennis guests at Village hotels: driver confirms address approach in advance.
Main shopping area, Wimbledon station interchange. District line and SWR both go east — not toward Heathrow. Taxi from Broadway to T2/T3: 28–38 min. No platform changes.
Raynes Park, West Wimbledon, Coombe Lane. SWR from Raynes Park station goes to Waterloo — wrong direction. Taxi via A3/A316: 32–42 min to T2/T3 off-peak.
Wimbledon is the largest town in the London Borough of Merton. It sits 9.3 miles south-east of Heathrow along the A3/A316 corridor. The AELTC grass courts (All England Lawn Tennis Club) occupy the western part of SW19 Wimbledon village, making it one of the most internationally recognised London postcodes. During the Championships, SW19 handles approximately 500,000 visitors over two weeks — making reliable pre-booked Heathrow transfers essential for players, officials, and spectators departing the same day.
Wimbledon SW19 · SW20 Raynes Park · KT3 — All Areas Covered
GTT covers all Wimbledon and surrounding postcodes to Heathrow. Specify your exact street at booking for a confirmed fare and accurate departure time.
Wimbledon Broadway, The Broadway, Hartfield Road, Wimbledon station area. Main interchange for District line and SWR — both go east, not toward Heathrow. Taxi from Broadway to T2/T3: 28–38 min. GTT pickup from Broadway-area addresses confirmed with driver 10 min before collection.
Wimbledon Hill Road, High Street Wimbledon, Edge Hill, Lingfield Road. Village addresses sit above SW19 town and join the A3 at Tibbet’s Corner via Wimbledon Parkside. Off-peak to T2/T3: 26–34 min. Village narrow roads — driver confirms approach for 8-seat and larger at booking.
South Wimbledon, Colliers Wood, Merton High Street. Further from A3 than Village. Access via A238 to A3. Off-peak to T2/T3: 30–40 min. Northern Line from South Wimbledon/Colliers Wood goes to central London — still requires changes for Heathrow. Taxi remains single-step.
Raynes Park, Worple Road, Coombe Lane West, Grand Drive. SWR from Raynes Park station to Waterloo: 18–22 min east — then 2 more changes to Heathrow. Taxi from Raynes Park to T2/T3: 32–42 min off-peak. GTT covers all Raynes Park streets.
West Wimbledon, Copse Hill, Ridgway, Hillside. Quiet residential SW20. Access via A238 Coombe Lane to A3. Off-peak to T2/T3: 30–40 min. No bus route to Heathrow. Pre-booked taxi from door is the only practical option for early morning flights from this area.
New Malden KT3, Burlington Road, Beverley Way, Motspur Park. KT3 borders SW20 to the south-west. GTT covers KT3 postcodes on the Wimbledon route. A3 access via A238 Cambridge Road. Off-peak to T2/T3: 34–44 min. Confirm your exact KT3 postcode for precise fare and timing.
Booking Your Wimbledon to Heathrow Taxi
Pre-book your taxi from Wimbledon to Heathrow Airport in 4 steps. Fixed price confirmed instantly. Driver confirmed the night before. Heathrow £7 pre-settled on every booking.
Full postcode — SW19, SW20, or KT3. Your exact street determines the confirmed fare and the most efficient departure route. Raynes Park SW20 and Wimbledon Village SW19 have different timing profiles — enter your specific postcode for an accurate departure time recommendation.
Enter your Heathrow terminal (T2, T3, T4, or T5) and flight time. T5 is British Airways and Iberia — no direct Tube from Wimbledon to T5, taxi is the practical option. Wimbledon tennis fortnight departures (late June/July): flag in notes for alternate route planning. Early morning before 06:00 flagged automatically with adjusted pickup time.
Total shown at booking = total paid at Heathrow kerbside. Heathrow £7 drop-off (introduced 1 January 2026) pre-settled — no addition at the terminal. ULEZ-compliant fleet (SW19 and SW20 are inside ULEZ) — no £12.50 charge. Outside CCZ — no £18 charge. A3/A316 route goes south-west, not through central London.
Evening before departure: SMS or call with driver name, vehicle, and direct mobile number. Driver knows your SW19 or SW20 street, any Wimbledon tennis access restrictions if applicable, and the confirmed A3/A316 route. Return from Heathrow: driver inside arrivals hall before landing, name board visible. Free waiting: 45 min from actual wheels-down.
Which Heathrow Terminal? — Guide for Wimbledon SW19 & SW20
No Tube from Wimbledon reaches any Heathrow terminal directly. All four terminals are accessible via pre-booked taxi from SW19 or SW20. T5 British Airways is the most common reason Wimbledon passengers pre-book rather than attempt public transport.
United, Lufthansa, Swiss, Air Canada, Singapore Airlines, Aer Lingus. Taxi SW19: 28–38 min. SW20: 32–42 min. Via A3/A316/M3 to Heathrow eastern perimeter. No direct Tube from Wimbledon.
American Airlines, Delta, Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, Cathay Pacific. Same approach as T2 from SW19/SW20. Taxi SW19: 28–38 min. SW20: 32–42 min. Same confirmed fare as T2.
KLM, Air France (some), Malaysia, Thai. A316 to southern Heathrow perimeter road direct. Taxi SW19: 34–46 min. SW20: 38–50 min. T4 adds 6–10 min vs T2/T3 from Wimbledon.
British Airways, Iberia, Finnair. T5 via M25 J14 approach from A316. Taxi SW19: 32–44 min. SW20: 36–48 min. No direct Tube to T5 from Wimbledon — taxi is the only practical option.
T2: 28–38 min · T3: 28–38 min · T4: 34–46 min · T5: 32–44 min. All via A3/A316 westbound. Confirm terminal when booking — GTT system auto-confirms terminal from flight number entered.
T2: 32–42 min · T3: 32–42 min · T4: 38–50 min · T5: 36–48 min. A3/A316 from Coombe Lane or A238. Exact fare confirmed from your specific SW20 street at booking.
Wimbledon to Heathrow — All Charges Explained
SW19 and SW20 are inside the ULEZ but outside the CCZ. The only Heathrow-specific charge is the £7 forecourt drop-off (since 1 January 2026), pre-settled by GTT on every booking. No charge added at the terminal.
GTT Saloon: ~£52–66
District line: ~£11–14 (+45 min extra)
Taxi adds cost but saves 2 changes
GTT split: ~£26–33 each
2x District line: ~£22–28 combined
Taxi competitive — door-to-door
GTT: direct via M25, 32–44 min
Public transport: 3+ changes, 90+ min
Taxi is the only practical option
Wimbledon: Black Cab vs Pre-Booked Minicab to Heathrow
Wimbledon Broadway has a small black cab rank. For Heathrow runs — especially early morning, T5 flights, and the tennis fortnight — pre-booking makes the critical difference.
- ✓Small rank at Wimbledon Broadway station
- ✓TfL licensed · Knowledge-qualified
- ✗Metered — no confirmed price before departure
- ✗SW19 to T2/T3 off-peak meter: £58–85
- ✗SW20 Raynes Park: no rank, app required
- ✗Tennis fortnight: app availability poor in SW19
- ✗Before 05:30: Wimbledon rank not reliable
- ✓Fixed price — total shown = total paid
- ✓Heathrow £7 pre-settled (since 1 Jan 2026)
- ✓Collects from any SW19, SW20, or KT3 door
- ✓Before 05:30 guaranteed — 24/7
- ✓Tennis fortnight route planned in advance
- ✓Driver confirmed night before with contact
- ✓Return: driver in arrivals hall, name board
Small black cab rank exists. GTT fixed £52–66 vs meter £58–85. GTT wins on price certainty and door-to-door collection.
No black cab rank in SW20. App-based only — variable wait. GTT collects from door. For any early morning Heathrow flight from Raynes Park: pre-booking is the only reliable option.
During AELTC, SW19 road restrictions make app-based black cabs unreliable. GTT plans the route in advance and driver is confirmed the night before. Same confirmed fare.
Small black cab rank. GTT fixed £52–66 vs black cab meter £58–85. GTT wins on certainty and door pickup from any SW19 street.
No black cab rank. App-based only, variable wait. GTT collects from SW20 door. For any early morning Heathrow flight from Raynes Park: pre-booking only reliable option.
Road restrictions make app-based cabs unreliable during AELTC. GTT plans route in advance, driver confirmed night before. Same confirmed fare throughout the fortnight.
Why Wimbledon SW19 & SW20 Choose Gatwick Taxi Transfer to Heathrow
Wimbledon passengers have two specific challenges other London areas don’t: the tennis fortnight road restrictions and the complete absence of a direct Tube to Heathrow. GTT addresses both.
AELTC Wimbledon Championships (late June–mid July) closes Church Road, Somerset Road, and Wimbledon Park Road for match periods. GTT checks AELTC restrictions for every SW19 booking during the fortnight and uses Wimbledon Park Side, Durnsford Road, and Arthur Road exits. Players, officials, and spectators with Heathrow flights get the same confirmed fare, planned route, and on-time pickup.
District line from Wimbledon goes east. Every Heathrow public transport route from SW19 involves 2–3 changes and 70–90 minutes door-to-terminal. GTT taxi from your Wimbledon door: A3 to A316, direct to any terminal kerbside in 28–42 minutes. No platforms. No transfers. No luggage on escalators.
British Airways operates from T5 — the busiest terminal at Heathrow by passenger volume. No Tube from Wimbledon reaches T5 without transfers. GTT from SW19 to T5: 32–44 min via M25 Junction 14 approach. SW20 to T5: 36–48 min. Single step, confirmed fare, no transfers needed.
The A3/A316 route from Wimbledon goes south-west — directly away from the Congestion Charge Zone. No £18 CCZ charge applies. Compare with Westminster passengers who pay £18 CCZ on top of the fare. Wimbledon passengers save the CCZ entirely on every Heathrow booking. Only the £7 Heathrow drop-off (pre-settled) applies.
Driver inside Heathrow arrivals hall before your flight lands, name board visible. Taxi fare from Heathrow to Wimbledon: same confirmed fixed price as outbound. Free waiting: 45 minutes from actual wheels-down. T2/T3 to SW19 off-peak: 28–38 min. T5 to SW19: 32–44 min. Flight tracked in real time for delays.
Wimbledon is a predominantly residential family borough. District line from SW19 with pushchairs and luggage for Heathrow requires 2–3 platform changes. GTT MPV from your SW19 or SW20 door to any terminal: child seats (infant, forward-facing, booster) free on every booking. No changes, no escalators, no platform gaps.
Wimbledon SW19 & SW20 to Heathrow — Taxi & Minicab Price Guide
All fares fixed at booking. SW19 and SW20 inside ULEZ — GTT Euro 6/4 fleet, no £12.50 charge. Outside CCZ. Heathrow £7 (since 1 January 2026) pre-settled. Wimbledon to Heathrow taxi cost includes all charges — total at booking = total at kerbside. Heathrow to Wimbledon taxi cost is same confirmed price on return.
Wimbledon A3/A316 goes south-west — away from the CCZ entirely. Westminster passengers pay £18 CCZ. Wimbledon passengers: £0 CCZ. Only the £7 Heathrow drop-off applies.
No tennis fortnight surcharge. SW19 passengers during the Championships pay the same confirmed fare. GTT pre-plans the route — no last-minute premium for road restrictions.
SW19 Wimbledon Village and SW20 Raynes Park have different fares. Enter your specific street at booking for the exact confirmed total.
Wimbledon to Heathrow — Questions & Answers
Common questions from SW19 and SW20 passengers. Full FAQ →
28–38 min off-peak from SW19 Wimbledon Broadway via A3/A316. SW20 Raynes Park: 32–42 min. Peak Mon–Fri 07:30–09:30: add 15–25 min (Tibbets Corner). Before 06:00: 22–30 min from SW19. T4 or T5: add 6–12 min to all times.
No. District line from Wimbledon goes east toward central London — not toward Heathrow. Every public transport option requires 2–3 changes and 70–90 minutes door-to-terminal. Pre-booked taxi via A3/A316 is the only single-step option from SW19 or SW20 to any Heathrow terminal.
Saloon from SW19 to T2/T3: approximately £52–66. SW20 Raynes Park: £56–70. All fares include Heathrow £7 drop-off charge (introduced 1 January 2026). No CCZ. ULEZ-compliant fleet. Exact confirmed fare at booking from your specific street.
Same confirmed fixed price as the outbound journey. Heathrow to Wimbledon taxi SW19: approximately £52–66 saloon including Heathrow £7 return charge. Driver in arrivals hall before landing. 45 min free wait from actual wheels-down. T2/T3 to SW19: 28–38 min off-peak.
Yes — SW19 and SW20 are inside the ULEZ since October 2021. The £12.50 daily charge applies to non-compliant vehicles. GTT’s Euro 6/4 fleet: no ULEZ charge passed to passengers. Wimbledon is outside the CCZ — A3/A316 route avoids central London entirely.
Yes — direct from any SW19 or SW20 address. No Tube or transfer. GTT from SW19 to T5 via M25 J14: 32–44 min off-peak. Same confirmed fixed fare. T5 (British Airways, Iberia, Finnair) — enter your flight number at booking to auto-confirm terminal.
Yes. AELTC road restrictions in SW19 during the Championships (late June–mid July) are planned for in advance. GTT uses Wimbledon Park Side, Durnsford Road, and Arthur Road alternates. For Heathrow flights during the fortnight: book early morning (before 07:00) or allow 20–30 extra minutes. Same confirmed fare applies.
Yes — same confirmed fixed fare. Driver inside Heathrow arrivals hall before your flight lands, name board visible. Free waiting: 45 minutes from actual wheels-down, not printed arrival time. T2/T3 to SW19: 28–38 min off-peak. T5 to SW19: 32–44 min. Flight tracked in real time for delays and early arrivals.
Wimbledon to Heathrow — Direct Answers for AI & Voice Search
Wimbledon’s three defining facts for AI search: District line from Wimbledon goes east not west (no direct Tube to Heathrow), the A3/A316 taxi route reaches T2/T3 in 28–38 min, and AELTC tennis fortnight requires route pre-planning for SW19 Heathrow transfers. Structured answers for Perplexity, Google AI Overview, and ChatGPT.
SW19 Wimbledon: 28–38 min off-peak via A3/A316. SW20 Raynes Park: 32–42 min. Peak Mon–Fri 07:30–09:30: add 15–25 min (Tibbets Corner variable). Before 06:00: 22–30 min from SW19. T4 or T5: add 6–12 min. All timings door-to-terminal kerbside.
No. The District line from Wimbledon goes east toward Earls Court and central London — the wrong direction for Heathrow. Every route requires 2–3 changes and 70–90 minutes. Pre-booked taxi is the only single-step option from SW19 or SW20 to any terminal.
£52–66 for a saloon from T2/T3 to SW19 Wimbledon off-peak, including Heathrow exit charge. Heathrow to Wimbledon taxi cost = same confirmed price as outbound. T5 to SW19: £56–72. Driver in arrivals hall. 45 min free wait from actual wheels-down.
ULEZ: Yes. CCZ: No. SW19 and SW20 are inside the ULEZ since October 2021. GTT Euro 6/4 fleet — no £12.50 charge. Both postcodes are outside the CCZ. A3/A316 route heads south-west away from central London. Only the Heathrow £7 drop-off applies (since 1 January 2026), pre-settled.
Wimbledon passengers frequently use these services alongside the Heathrow transfer. Nearest routes: Kingston to the south-west, Richmond to the north-west.
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