From Wimbledon to the airport
Wimbledon station has excellent links into London, with the District line, South Western Railway, Thameslink and Tramlink all stopping there. None of them runs directly to a major airport, though, so a flight usually means a change at Clapham Junction, Victoria or central London. A taxi from your front door is simpler, especially with luggage or an early start.
Heathrow is the closest major airport, with drivers usually heading west through Raynes Park and Kingston. For Gatwick, the route runs south through Morden or Sutton to the M25 and M23. Your driver picks the fastest route on the day.
Wimbledon during the Championships
For two weeks every summer, the tennis Championships bring large crowds to Wimbledon. Roads around Church Road, Wimbledon Park and the Village become very busy, and some have restrictions. If you are flying during the Championships, allow extra time and tell us if you live near the grounds. We will plan your pickup around the traffic, and suggest a nearby meeting point if your road is closed.
Where we collect in Wimbledon
We pick up from all parts of Wimbledon, including Wimbledon Village, the town centre around the station and Centre Court shopping centre, Wimbledon Park, South Wimbledon and Wimbledon Chase. If you are staying at a hotel in Wimbledon, our hotel transfer taxi will collect you from the entrance.
What's included
Your fare is fixed when you book. On airport pickups we track your flight and move the pickup if it lands early or late. With meet and greet, your driver waits in arrivals with a name board. Child seats are available on request, and we accept card and cash.
Visitors to Wimbledon
Many visitors come to Wimbledon for the tennis, to see family or to explore the Common and the Village. If you have guests arriving at Heathrow or Gatwick, we can meet them and bring them to your door or their hotel. Just give us their flight number and a contact phone number.
Typical journey times from Wimbledon
| Airport | Typical drive |
|---|---|
| Heathrow | 35 min to 50 min |
| Gatwick | 50 min to 1 hr 5 |
| London City | 50 min to 1 hr 15 |
| Luton | 1 hr to 1 hr 25 |
| Stansted | 1 hr 20 to 1 hr 45 |
Getting away from Wimbledon quickly
Wimbledon town centre can be slow at almost any time of day, particularly on the Broadway and Worple Road. For an airport run, our drivers often avoid the centre altogether, heading out via Raynes Park or Wimbledon Chase towards Kingston for Heathrow. If you live up in the Village, the route may go across the Common instead. Either way, you don't need to plan it; just tell us your address and flight, and we'll take care of the rest.
Nearby areas and stations
We also cover neighbouring Merton Park and Colliers Wood, and we run from Wimbledon to all the London terminals, including Waterloo and Paddington. See all the areas we cover.