Journal
Local insight from a 16-year-old taxi firm.
Notes on Farnborough events, airport timing, hidden routes and what we learn at 4am picking up early flights.
How early should I leave for a 6am Heathrow flight?
From Farnborough, allow 90 minutes door-to-kerb in the dark, 75 if traffic is clear. We track flight schedules and adjust.
Read →The truth about Farnborough Airshow traffic
It is worse on Sunday than Saturday. Pre-book the night before. Trade days are quieter than public days.
Read →Why we only use Mercedes for chauffeur work
Quiet cabin, predictable maintenance cost, every UK driver knows the dashboard. Less variance, more reliability.
Read →North Camp station — the underrated alternative
Sometimes North Camp beats Farnborough Main by 11 minutes to Waterloo, especially Sunday afternoons.
Read →What “money-back-if-late” actually means
If we cause you to miss a check-in window, your fare is refunded. We have paid out four times in 16 years.
Read →Late-night runs across Aldershot
Pubs in Aldershot close late on Fridays. We run a dedicated dispatch shift 23:00–04:00.
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