An early departure from Heathrow usually means a choice between a very early train or an expensive night in an airport hotel. A private transfer gives you both the sleep and the certainty. Your AlphaCEC driver arrives at your door at the agreed time, loads your bags and drives you straight to the departures kerb at Terminal 2, 3, 4 or 5.
We plan collection times around your flight, allowing roughly 2 hours of driving plus a buffer for the M25. For a 07:00 departure we would typically collect you from central Cambridge at about 03:30. We'll recommend a time when you book, and we work around the clock, so a 02:45 pick-up isn't a problem.
The price is fixed before you travel. Roadworks on the M11 or a slow junction at the M4 won't add to the fare. The only extra is Heathrow's own £7 drop-off charge, which we show on your booking so there are no surprises.
Business travellers can charge trips to a company account, and we often run return journeys for researchers and visiting academics who fly in and out of Heathrow several times a year.
Travelling the other way? See Heathrow to Cambridge.
Included
- Door-to-terminal service
- Fixed price
- Driver help with luggage
- Flight details checked before collection
Fares are "from" prices for the Cambridge zone (CB1–CB5, CB21–CB25). 4 passengers need an Estate. People carriers (5–7 seats): we'd need to check availability first. Please call or request one in the app.
FAQs
How early should I be collected?
We usually suggest 3h30 before a long-haul departure from central Cambridge. We'll confirm the time with you when you book.
Do you go to every terminal?
Yes: T2, T3, T4 and T5.
What does the £7 cover?
Heathrow's Terminal Drop-Off Charge, passed on at cost.
Can you collect from outside Cambridge city?
Yes, from anywhere in Cambridgeshire. Fares from Ely, Huntingdon or Newmarket appear in the app.
Is the fare per person?
No. It's per vehicle, whether one person or three are travelling in the saloon.