Quick Summary
A taxi from RAF Lakenheath to Heathrow costs £189 for a saloon with LondonAirport-Taxi.com, and from RAF Mildenhall to Heathrow £195. Stansted is the closest London airport: £127 from Lakenheath and £109 from Mildenhall. Every fare is fixed when you book, with flight tracking and 60 minutes of free waiting when you land.
RAF Lakenheath and Mildenhall Airport Taxi Fares
Fares are for the whole vehicle, not per person, and include airport charges. Moving with several large cases is common on these routes, so the table shows the estate and the larger MPVs as well as the saloon.
From RAF Lakenheath
| Route | Miles | Saloon (3) | Estate (4) | MPV (5) | 8-seat MPV (7) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakenheath to Heathrow | 98 | £189 | £213 | £268 | £317 |
| Lakenheath to Gatwick | 119 | £224 | £251 | £315 | £367 |
| Lakenheath to Stansted | 56 | £127 | £144 | £182 | £224 |
| Lakenheath to Luton | 72 | £152 | £171 | £216 | £261 |
From RAF Mildenhall
| Route | Miles | Saloon (3) | Estate (4) | MPV (5) | 8-seat MPV (7) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mildenhall to Heathrow | 102 | £195 | £220 | £277 | £326 |
| Mildenhall to Gatwick | 115 | £218 | £245 | £307 | £358 |
| Mildenhall to Stansted | 44 | £109 | £123 | £157 | £197 |
| Mildenhall to Luton | 67 | £145 | £163 | £206 | £250 |
Fares are all-in checkout prices at the time of writing, quoted to the main base postcodes (Lakenheath IP27, Mildenhall IP28). Fares from nearby towns and housing areas are similar and shown before you pay. An executive MPV for 8 passengers is £394 from Lakenheath to Heathrow. Groups of 9 to 16 book online as two vehicles travelling together; for a single minibus, ask us on WhatsApp.
Where We Pick You Up
We collect from the address you give us when you book, such as your house in Lakenheath, Mildenhall, Brandon, Thetford, Newmarket or Bury St Edmunds. If you want collecting at a base gate or from on-base housing, message us on WhatsApp before you book so we can agree the pickup point and any access arrangements. Tell us the number of cases too, so we send a vehicle with enough room.
Journey Times
- Stansted: about 1 hour from Mildenhall (44 miles) and a little over an hour from Lakenheath (56 miles), down the A11 and M11.
- Luton: about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (72–67 miles).
- Heathrow: about 2 hours (98–102 miles), via the A11, M11 and M25.
- Gatwick: about 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (115–119 miles), around the M25.
For a long-haul flight from Heathrow or Gatwick, allow extra time for M25 traffic, especially on Friday afternoons.
Moving With a Lot of Luggage
Choose the vehicle by bags as well as passengers. A saloon takes 3 passengers and 3 bags, an estate 4 passengers and 4 bags, an MPV 5 passengers and 4 bags, and the 8-seat MPV 7 passengers and 7 bags. For a family moving with more than that, book two vehicles together or ask us on WhatsApp.
Arriving Back in the UK
Landing at Heathrow and heading back to base? A taxi from Heathrow to RAF Lakenheath is £190 for a saloon, and from Stansted £132. Your driver tracks the flight and waits in arrivals, with 60 minutes of free waiting from when you land.
What’s Included
- Fixed fare: agreed when you book, whatever the traffic.
- Flight tracking and 60 minutes of free waiting at the airport.
- Free child seats: ask for them when you book or on WhatsApp.
- Payment: card, PayPal or cash, with free cancellation up to 12 hours before pickup.
- 24/7: early-morning and overnight journeys at the same fare.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi from RAF Lakenheath to Heathrow?
£189 for a saloon, fixed at booking.
An estate is £213, an MPV for up to 5 passengers £268 and an 8-seat MPV £317. The journey is about 98 miles.
How much is a taxi from RAF Mildenhall to Heathrow?
£195 for a saloon.
From Mildenhall to Gatwick it is £218 and to Stansted £109.
Which London airport is closest to RAF Lakenheath and Mildenhall?
Stansted: about 44 miles from Mildenhall and 56 from Lakenheath.
A saloon is £109 from Mildenhall and £127 from Lakenheath.
Can you pick up on base?
Message us on WhatsApp before you book.
We will agree the pickup point, whether that is your off-base address, a gate or on-base housing, and any access arrangements.
How much is a taxi from RAF Lakenheath to Gatwick?
£224 for a saloon.
It is about 119 miles. An MPV for up to 5 passengers is £315.
How much is a taxi from Heathrow back to RAF Lakenheath?
£190 for a saloon.
Your driver tracks the flight and waits in arrivals, with 60 minutes of free waiting from when you land.
