Cobham sits on the River Mole in the borough of Elmbridge, with the A3 running past it to meet the M25 at Junction 10 just south-west of the village. That junction is why Cobham is one of the few places in Surrey that is equally close to both big airports: from Cobham & Stoke d’Abernon station, Heathrow is 19.1 miles and Gatwick 23.0 miles, and both took about 28 minutes when measured.
Clocktower Cars runs pre-booked airport transfers from Cobham, Stoke d’Abernon, Downside and Fairmile, for private and business travel, with the price agreed before you travel. Elmbridge is one of the seven authorities our drivers and vehicles are licensed by. Call 01372 747 747 or book online. For local journeys, see our Cobham taxi page.
Cobham to the Airports: Measured Journeys
Measured on 17 October 2026 from Cobham & Stoke d’Abernon station (KT11 3BW), using the route and drive-time estimate Google Maps gave at the time. A guide rather than a guarantee: an early start usually beats these times.
| Airport | Distance | Typical drive | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | 19.1 miles | about 28 minutes | M25 |
| Gatwick | 23.0 miles | about 28 minutes | M25 and M23 |
| Luton | 49.8 miles | about 57 minutes | M25 |
| London City | 53.2 miles | about 1 hour 9 minutes | M25 |
| Stansted | 76.9 miles | about 1 hour 21 minutes | M25 |
Heathrow or Gatwick: the same drive
From most of Surrey one airport is clearly nearer. From Cobham it is a dead heat — Gatwick is four miles further but the drive took the same 28 minutes — so the choice of airport can be made entirely on the flight: the time, the fare, the airline. For travellers who fly often, that flexibility is one of the practical advantages of living here.
Why distance does not set the price
Thames Ditton is 9.4 miles from Heathrow and took about 24 minutes when measured the same day; Cobham, twice the distance, took 28. The motorway closes the gap. It is why we quote each journey rather than publishing a rate per mile.
Business Travel from Cobham
Business trips have their own requirements: an early car that is genuinely early, a driver who knows the terminal, billing that suits the accounts team, and a return that is there when a delayed flight finally lands.
- Executive vehicles are available on request for client and senior-staff travel
- Business accounts are invoiced monthly rather than paid in the car, which keeps travel off personal cards
- Flight tracking on every return: the driver works to the actual landing time, not the scheduled one
- Standing arrangements for regular travellers — the office holds the details so a repeat booking is one call
- More on the arrangements we offer companies is on our corporate airport transfer guide
Taxi or Train from Cobham?
Cobham & Stoke d’Abernon station is on the New Guildford line, with trains to London Waterloo. None of them goes to an airport, so reaching Heathrow or Gatwick by rail means going into London or round by Guildford and changing. With luggage, a family or an early start, a pre-booked car from the door is the practical choice.
Every Cobham Journey Is Pre-Booked
Clocktower Cars is a licensed private hire operator, not a hackney carriage firm. Our cars cannot be hailed and do not wait on ranks; every journey is booked through the office in advance, which is what lets the price be agreed before the car moves. Our operator licence is held as Epsom & Ewell Cars T/A Clocktower Cars, with drivers and vehicles licensed across Epsom and Ewell, Reigate and Banstead, Mole Valley, Elmbridge, Guildford, Waverley and Transport for London.
What Decides the Price
- The hour and the day — the M25 at Junction 10 is a different road at 4am and at 5pm
- The vehicle — a saloon, an estate for four with suitcases, an MPV for five or six, an executive car, or an eight-seater or two cars for a group
- Drop-off or pick-up — the return involves flight tracking, parking and waiting, so it is quoted as its own journey
- Which terminal — T2, T3, T4 or T5
- Anything planned in — a child seat, a wheelchair-accessible vehicle or an assistance dog
The full reasoning is on what decides the cost of a taxi.
The Charge That Is Not Ours
Heathrow charges £7 for every entry into a terminal drop-off zone, at all four terminals, around the clock; Gatwick charges £10 for the first ten minutes, then £1 a minute up to twenty, with a £30 daily cap. Both are the airports’ charges, not ours. Blue Badge holders can claim a 100% discount at Heathrow if it is registered against the registration of the car carrying them, and are exempt at Gatwick. Current Heathrow terms are on Heathrow’s drop-off charge page.
Nearby Routes
Neighbouring pages with their own measured times: Oxshott to Heathrow, Ripley to Heathrow, Thames Ditton and Leatherhead to Heathrow. The full list is on the Heathrow airport transfers page.
Booking and Paying
- Call 01372 747 747, staffed twenty-four hours a day, or use the online booking form and we will come back to you with the price
- Give the address, the airport and terminal, the date and time, and the flight number for a return
- Say how many passengers and how many bags, and whether you need an executive car
- Take the confirmation; the driver’s details follow before pick-up
Pay by card when you book, in cash to the driver, or on a monthly invoiced business account. There is no card terminal in the vehicle; details on the pricing and payment methods page. Clocktower Cars does not rent out vehicles — every booking comes with a licensed driver.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Cobham from Heathrow?
Heathrow is 19.1 miles from Cobham & Stoke d’Abernon station, and the drive took about 28 minutes by the M25 when measured on 17 October 2026.
Is Cobham nearer to Heathrow or Gatwick?
Heathrow is nearer by distance — 19.1 miles against 23.0 — but both drives took about 28 minutes when measured, so from Cobham the two airports are effectively equal.
How much is a taxi from Cobham to Heathrow?
We quote every journey before you travel rather than publishing a fare list, because the price depends on the hour, the vehicle, the terminal and whether it is a drop-off or a pick-up. Call 01372 747 747 or use the online booking form and you will have the figure before you commit.
Do you provide executive cars for business travel from Cobham?
Yes, executive vehicles are available on request, and regular business travel can run on a monthly invoiced account.
Is there a train from Cobham to Heathrow?
No. Cobham & Stoke d’Abernon station is on the New Guildford line to Waterloo; reaching any airport by rail means changing in London or at Guildford.
Can I book a taxi from Heathrow back to Cobham?
Yes. Book with your flight number and the driver will track the arrival and meet you in arrivals or at a designated pick-up area. The return is quoted as its own journey.
Is there a charge for being dropped at the terminal?
Heathrow charges £7 for each entry into a terminal drop-off zone and Gatwick charges £10 for the first ten minutes, then £1 a minute up to twenty, capped at £30 a day. Both are airport charges, not ours.
Can I pay the driver by card?
There is no card terminal in the vehicle. Pay by card when you book with the office, in cash to the driver, or on a monthly invoiced business account.
Get a Price for Your Cobham Journey
Tell us the address, which airport and terminal, and when, and the office will give you the price before anything is agreed. Call 01372 747 747 at any hour, or book online.