Getting to and from Heathrow from Brighton and surrounding areas...

It's almost the summer holidays and thousands of us will be jetting off to hot, exotic places near and far for adventures, partying, relaxing on the beach and cultural breaks. The last thing you need is to have a nightmare of a journey to and from the airport, so here's the second post in our airport transfers series, this time covering Heathrow.

Brighton and Hove to Heathrow by car

Your car is the fastest option, but only if the traffic treats you kindly. There are no guarantees and only last week it took a friend of mine four hours by car. She almost missed her flight, so unless you check the traffic news every five minutes and set off with large amounts of spare time in had, it can be risky! Keep the radio on for traffic updates and take an old fashioned map with you just in case your GPS insists on taking you on a route that's experiencing delays. 

Brighton and Hove to Heathrow by taxi - Call 01273 204060

We're fortunate to have Brighton and Hove Radio Cabs  in the city, and their drivers are past masters at navigating the South's madly busy roads with ease and panache!

They are a recommended business on thebestof Brighton and Hove and you can read their local reviews here. .

Here's what it costs, roughly, for a cab journey between our city and Heathrow:

take up to Heathrow - saloon estate - £100

pick up from Heathrow - saloon estate - £110

take up to Heathrow - 5 seat MPV - £108

pick up from Heathrow- 5 seat MPV - £118

take up to Heathrow - 8 seat MPV - £123

pick up from Heathrow- 8 seat MPV - £133

Here's a link to Brighton and Hove Radio Cabs with more prices. We've also added a few more sample cab fares at the bottom of this post for the other London airports and other popular destinations.

Brighton and Hove to Heathrow in style

A chauffer driven luxury car hire is a real option if you would like to travel in comfort and expect the best in service. Surprisngly affordable too for that extra little bit of luxury. See here for recommended Chauffeur Driven Car Hire services in Brighton on thebestof  Brighton and Hove.

Trains to Heathrow airport from Brighton and Hove

There are plenty of trains from Brighton rail station to Heathrow, often four or more an hour, taking you to Heathrow railway station in just over two hours. Trains are often much more reliable than driving because they aren't threatened by traffic jams, but check the National Rail website just in case there's emergency work going on, even though they usually mend things on Sundays.

There are also regular services from Hove railway station, with a similar journey time. 

As a general rule the earlier you book your train tickets, the less they cost, and travelling at commuter times is always more expensive as well as very crowded, not ideal if you have mountains of luggage to carry.  

Here's a link to the National Rail website.  

Travelling to Heathrow airport by coach

National Express coaches provide hourly coach services to Heathrow during the week, picking up at several stops in the city before heading off. The journey takes just over two hours in a comfy coach with loads of dedicated luggage storage space in the boot. Provided the traffic behaves itself, it's an excellent way to travel and costs as little as £28.10. It's easier to get cheap tickets when you book well in advance, as the cheapest fares are snapped up fast.

Here's a link to the Brighton page on the National Express Coaches website.

Taxi fares from Brighton and Hove Radio Cabs to other South East travel hotspots 

Here are some Taxi fares to and from more of the South East's top holiday and business destinations. 

http://www.brightontaxis.com/airport-and-seaport-runs/ 

Please note, all Airport pick ups include any car-parking charges and up to half an hour waiting time.