Every route to the airport has trade-offs. Here’s how they compare.
Taxi
- Door to door, with no changes and no carrying bags through stations.
- Fixed price when you book in advance, so you know the fare before you travel.
- Good for early-morning or late-night flights, when public transport is limited.
- Often better value when you’re travelling as a group and splitting the fare.
Train
- Can be cheap for solo travellers who live near a direct line.
- Delays, strikes and engineering works can disrupt journeys.
- Awkward with heavy luggage, children or mobility needs.
Driving and parking
- Flexible, but parking, fuel and tolls add up on longer trips.
- You’ll need to allow time to park and get to the terminal.
- You have to drive home after a long flight when you may be tired.
So which is best?
A taxi tends to win when you have luggage, a group, an early start or a late arrival. A train can suit a light-packing solo traveller near a good line.
Whichever you choose, leave plenty of time. We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before pick-up, so booking early costs you nothing. Get your fixed fare.