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Practical answers about getting around Burnham, Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead, Marlow and Heathrow.
Airport travelWhy 'meet and greet' matters more than people think at Heathrow
Meet and greet sounds like a small detail on a booking form. At a terminal the size of Heathrow's, it's often the difference between a smooth pickup and a stressful one.
EventsBooking a taxi for a wedding: what actually needs planning
Wedding transport goes wrong for predictable reasons. Here's what actually needs planning ahead versus what a good driver handles on the day.
Local guideBurnham to Heathrow: why the fastest route changes by time of day
The A4 and M4 run from Burnham to Heathrow is usually 18 minutes flat — here's how and why that changes depending on when you travel.
Fares & bookingMinibus or two saloons? Group airport travel, worked out
For five to eight people travelling together, is one minibus or two saloons the better choice? The real answer depends on luggage as much as headcount.
Airport travelWhat happens if your flight is delayed and a taxi is already booked?
Nothing goes wrong if your flight moves and you've already booked a taxi — here's exactly how a delay is handled at pickup and drop-off.
- Local guide
A local's guide to getting around Windsor without a car
Windsor is a walkable town with a parking problem. Here's how to see it and get around without needing to drive yourself.
- Airport travel
Getting from Marlow to Gatwick: your options compared
Marlow to Gatwick is one of the longer local airport runs. Here's how a fixed-price taxi compares to the train-and-transfer alternative.
- Fares & booking
How far in advance should you book an airport taxi?
When booking early actually matters for an airport taxi, and when a same-day call works just as well.
- Airport travel
Getting from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Windsor
The fastest way from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Windsor, what it costs, and why the perimeter road catches first-time drivers out.
Fares & bookingFixed price vs metered taxis: what's the real difference?
Why a fixed fare beats a meter for most journeys, and the specific situations where a meter can still work out fine.
- Airport travel
Cheapest way from Slough to Gatwick
Comparing a fixed-price taxi against train-and-transfer options, and where the taxi actually wins on cost.
- Airport travel
What time do Heathrow taxis start running?
Taxis run 24 hours a day. Here is what actually changes overnight, and how to book an early pickup with confidence.