What is the best route from Preston, Greater London to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

The fastest route from Preston, Greater London to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is London Heathrow Airport (LHR) from Preston, Greater London?

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly to the south-west of Preston, Greater London.

Are there charging stations between Preston, Greater London and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Preston, Greater London to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), including Albert Street, Slough (350 kW); M4 Motorway Eastbound, Jct 2/3, Heston (350 kW); M4 Motorway Westbound, Jct 2/3, Heston (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 7406.

Preston, Greater London London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Distance: 14 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Preston, Greater London to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) takes about 35 min via A312. The distance is 14 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions38 · 14 mi

1 Depart left 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right 95 yd
3 Turn left onto Main Drive 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn right onto East Lane 1 mi
5 At end of road, turn right onto Watford Road 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Sudbury Court Road 1 mi
7 At end of road, turn left onto Sudbury Court Drive 167 yd
8 Turn right onto Harrow Road 43 yd
9 Keep slightly left onto Harrow Road 30 yd
10 Turn slightly left onto Greenford Road 2 mi
11 Enter rotary slightly left onto Western Avenue 172 yd
12 Exit rotary straight onto Western Avenue 131 yd
13 Take ramp straight onto Western Avenue 1 mi

14 Merge slightly right onto Western Avenue 1 mi
15 Take exit slightly left onto Western Avenue 1 mi
16 Enter rotary slightly left onto Church Road 24 yd
17 Exit rotary straight onto Church Road 1 mi
18 Enter rotary straight onto The Parkway 72 yd
19 Exit rotary slightly left onto The Parkway 1 mi
20 Enter roundabout slightly left onto The Parkway 72 yd
21 Exit roundabout straight onto The Parkway 3 mi
22 Keep slightly left onto The Parkway 1 mi
23 Enter rotary straight 1 mi
24 Exit rotary slightly left 2 mi
25 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
26 Keep slightly left 1 mi
27 Merge slightly right onto Heathrow Airport Spur Road 1 mi
28 Keep slightly right 101 yd
29 Turn slightly right 61 yd
30 Continue straight onto Tunnel Road East 1 mi
31 Continue straight onto Inner Ring East 1 mi
32 Turn straight onto Cosmopolitan Way 1 mi
33 Turn slightly left 128 yd
34 Turn right 133 yd
35 Enter roundabout left 53 yd
36 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
37 At end of road, turn sharp right 1 mi
38 Arrive right

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The return trip from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Preston, Greater London covers roughly the same distance, 14 mi.

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Charging points along the way

730 chargers

Albert Street, SloughAlbert Street, Slough, England, SL1 1EL350 kW
M4 Motorway Eastbound, Jct 2/3, HestonM4 Motorway Eastbound, Jct 2/3, Heston, Middlesex, TW5 9NB350 kW
M4 Motorway Westbound, Jct 2/3, HestonM4 Motorway Westbound, Jct 2/3, Heston, Middlesex, TW5 9NB350 kW
M4 Heston Services, HounslowM4 Heston Services, Hounslow, TW5 9NB 250 kW
M4 Services Heston Westbound, HounslowM4 Services Heston Westbound, Hounslow, TW5 9NB250 kW

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London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Colham Green6 mi · 20 min London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Hounslow East7 mi · 20 min London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Knightsbridge, Greater London17 mi · 40 min London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Pinkwell5 mi · 15 min London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Hounslow West5 mi · 20 min London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Uxbridge South7 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

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How far is it from Preston, Greater London to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?: The distance between Preston, Greater London and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 14 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Preston, Greater London to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?: The drive from Preston, Greater London to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Preston, Greater London to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?: The fastest route from Preston, Greater London to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is London Heathrow Airport (LHR) from Preston, Greater London?: London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly to the south-west of Preston, Greater London.
Are there charging stations between Preston, Greater London and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Preston, Greater London to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), including Albert Street, Slough (350 kW); M4 Motorway Eastbound, Jct 2/3, Heston (350 kW); M4 Motorway Westbound, Jct 2/3, Heston (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 7406.

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