Cranford is a small area on the north-east edge of Heathrow, where the A4 Bath Road meets the A312. Many of the airport's hotels are lined up along the Bath Road, and Cranford residents can reach the central terminals in minutes. For people who work at Heathrow, stay in the hotels or simply live close by, a local taxi is part of daily life.
Cranford to Heathrow
Typical drive times from Cranford:
- Terminals 2 and 3: 5 to 15 minutes via the Bath Road and the airport tunnel.
- Terminal 4: 10 to 20 minutes via the Southern Perimeter Road.
- Terminal 5: 15 to 20 minutes via the Bath Road and the A3044.
Times depend on traffic. For more detail on each terminal, see our Heathrow taxi page.
Hotel pick-ups on the Bath Road
Many of our Cranford bookings start or finish at a hotel. Travellers stay the night before an early flight, crews rest between shifts, and business visitors use the hotels as a base for meetings. Give us the full hotel name and postcode when you book, as several chains have more than one property around the airport. Our hotel transfer taxi page explains this service in full.
Shift workers and early starts
Heathrow runs around the clock, and so does the work around it. Cranford is home to plenty of people who start or finish shifts at unsociable hours. Bookings are taken 24/7, and regular early pick-ups can be arranged.
Cranford Country Park
Cranford Country Park, by the River Crane near Junction 3 of the M4, is a peaceful green space with woodland walks and the old stable block. It is a good place for a family walk. If you are meeting friends there, we can drop you at the entrance.
Beyond the airport
Cranford is close to the M4 at Junction 3, so westbound trips to Slough, Windsor and Reading are quick. For central London, drivers take the A4 or the M4 into town, typically 40 to 55 minutes to Paddington.
Neighbouring areas
Cranford sits between Heston to the east and Harlington and Hayes to the north, with Heathrow to the west. Bedfont is on the far side of the airport. See all our areas on the areas we cover page.
Why Cranford trips are different
Because Cranford is so close to the airport, a lot of our bookings here are short. That does not make them less important: a five-minute ride to Terminal 2 with three suitcases is exactly when you do not want to drag bags along the Bath Road. Short trips are welcome and are priced as fixed fares like every other journey.
The Bath Road (A4) carries heavy airport traffic all day and queues build at the junction with the A312 The Parkway. Drivers allow for this when they plan your pick-up and may use local roads to reach the hotel entrance from the quieter side.
Heathrow arrivals into Cranford
If you are landing and staying at a Cranford hotel, the driver tracks your flight and can meet you in the arrivals hall. From there it is a short drive to your hotel door, rather than waiting for a hotel bus.
Booking a Cranford pick-up
Use the booking form above for an instant fixed fare, or call 020 3740 6490 at any hour of the day or night. Choose a saloon for short hops, an MPV for families or an executive car for business guests. Child seats are available on request, and you can pay by card or cash.
Frequently asked questions
How quick is a taxi from Cranford to Heathrow?
Typically 5 to 15 minutes to Terminals 2 and 3. Terminals 4 and 5 take a little longer.
Do you pick up from hotels on the Bath Road?
Yes. Give us the full hotel name and postcode so the driver goes to the right property.
Can I book regular taxis for early Heathrow shifts?
Yes. Bookings are taken 24/7 and regular pick-ups can be arranged.
Can you drop me at Cranford Country Park?
Yes. We can drop you at the park entrance and collect you later.