West Clandon to Heathrow Airport: Taxis and Transfers

West Clandon to Heathrow Taxis and Airport Transfers

West Clandon is a small village of around 1,400 people in the borough of Guildford, a mile from the A3, with its own station on the line between Guildford and London Waterloo. Its best-known landmark is Clandon House, the Palladian mansion largely destroyed by fire in April 2015. For an airport run, the village’s closeness to the A3 is what counts: the A3 meets the M25 a few miles to the north, and Heathrow is 20.7 miles from Clandon station — about 30 minutes when measured.

This page covers airport transfers from West Clandon and neighbouring East Clandon, with the price agreed before you travel. Guildford is one of the seven authorities our drivers and vehicles are licensed by. For local journeys, see our West Clandon taxi services page and East Clandon taxi services page. Call 01372 747 747 or book online.

West Clandon to Heathrow and Gatwick

Measured on 17 October 2026 from Clandon station (GU4 7TE), using the route and drive-time estimate Google Maps gave at the time.

Airport	Distance	Typical drive	Main road
Heathrow	20.7 miles	about 30 minutes	M25
Gatwick	30.5 miles	about 37 minutes	M25

Gatwick is ten miles further than Heathrow and about seven minutes longer — close enough that the airport your flight leaves from matters more than the drive. Luton, Stansted and London City are long M25 runs of an hour or more; the office will quote those from your door.

Clandon station will not get you there

Clandon station has stopping trains towards London Waterloo and towards Guildford, and none of them serves an airport. Woking, the nearest main-line station, is about five miles away with no direct rail link from the village. For a flight, a pre-booked car from the door is the direct option.

The A3 and the M25

Heathrow runs from West Clandon go north to the A3 and onto the M25, and the measured Gatwick route uses the M25 as well. Whatever the traffic does on the day, the price is agreed before you set off.

Every Journey Is Pre-Booked

Clocktower Cars is a licensed private hire operator, so our cars cannot be hailed and do not wait on ranks; every journey is booked through the office in advance. 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 4am and at 5pm on a Friday are different roads
• The vehicle the luggage needs — an estate for four with suitcases, an MPV for five or six, 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
• Anything planned in — a child seat, a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, an assistance dog or an executive car

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.

Booking and Paying

1. 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
2. Give the address, the airport and terminal, the date and time, and the flight number for a return
3. Say how many passengers and how many bags, and anything that changes the car
4. 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. Neighbouring routes: East Horsley, West Horsley, Ripley and Guildford to Heathrow; the full list is on the Heathrow airport transfers page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is West Clandon from Heathrow?

Heathrow is 20.7 miles from Clandon station, and the drive took about 30 minutes by the M25 when measured on 17 October 2026.

How far is West Clandon from Gatwick?

Gatwick is 30.5 miles from Clandon station and the drive took about 37 minutes by the M25 when measured.

How much is a taxi from West Clandon to Heathrow?

We quote every journey before you travel rather than publishing a fare list, because the price depends on the hour, the vehicle your luggage needs, 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.

Is there a train from Clandon to Heathrow?

No. Clandon station has stopping services towards London Waterloo and Guildford, and none serves an airport.

Do you cover East Clandon too?

Yes, on the same pre-booked basis. Give the full address when you book.

Can I book a taxi from Heathrow back to West Clandon?

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 Journey

Tell us the address, the 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.