Airports we serve
From Colchester to every London airport.
Six airports, each with its own route, terminals and quirks. Choose yours for detailed journey times, drop-off and pickup information, and advice on when to leave.
Airport routes from Colchester
- STN
London Stansted
- Distance
- ≈ 35 miles
- Time to allow
- About 1 hr
via Marks Tey · Braintree · Great Dunmow
Route guide - SEN
London Southend
- Distance
- ≈ 40 miles
- Time to allow
- 75 min
via A12 · Chelmsford · A130 / A127
Route guide - LCY
London City
- Distance
- ≈ 60 miles
- Time to allow
- About 2 hrs
via A12 · Brentwood · Stratford
Route guide - LTN
London Luton
- Distance
- ≈ 65 miles
- Time to allow
- 2–3½ hrs
via A120 · A10 / A505 · Hitchin
Route guide - LHR
London Heathrow
- Distance
- ≈ 90 miles
- Time to allow
- 2–3½ hrs
via A12 · M25 J28 · M25 North
Route guide - LGW
London Gatwick
- Distance
- ≈ 95 miles
- Time to allow
- 2–3½ hrs
via A12 · Dartford Crossing · M23
Route guide
At a glance
Choosing between London's airports.
| Airport | Distance | Time to allow | Terminals | Often chosen for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted | 35 mi | About 1 hr | 1 | Short-haul holidays; nearest airport |
| London Southend | 40 mi | 75 min | 1 | Families; quieter terminal |
| London City | 60 mi | About 2 hrs | 1 | Business trips to Europe |
| London Luton | 65 mi | 2–3½ hrs | 1 | Low-cost European flights |
| London Heathrow | 90 mi | 2–3½ hrs | 4 | Long-haul and BA flights |
| London Gatwick | 95 mi | 2–3½ hrs | 2 | Long-haul and summer charters |
Distances are approximate, from central Colchester. Journey times vary with the day and the time you travel.
Planning your pickup
How we work out when to collect you.
Your pickup time isn't a round number picked out of the air. It's built from three parts, and we explain each one when we confirm your booking.
Drive time
The day and time you travel
Time at the airport
2–2½ hrs short-haul, 3–3½ hrs long-haul
Experience
30 years on these roads
Pickup
written into your booking
Drop-off charges & crossings
Most London airports now charge vehicles for using the terminal drop-off areas, and journeys to Gatwick use the Dartford Crossing, which also has a charge. These charges change from time to time, so we don't list amounts here.
What matters is that your quote explains exactly how they're handled before you confirm — so the fare you agree is the total for your journey, with nothing extra to sort out at the kerb.
Any airport, any hour
Not sure which airport is best for your trip?
Call and we'll talk through the options — journey times, early-morning departures and what suits your flight.
07878 671676