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BBS Blackbushe Airport

Blackbushe Airport (BBS) serves London, about 55 km west of London. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATABBS
ICAOEGLK
ServesLondon
From centre54 km
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation99 m

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Airport to city

Getting from Blackbushe Airport to London

The airport is about 55 km west of London, about 76 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.

Taxi & apps: A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities. Estimated fare to the centre: £85–£136.

Tipping: 10% is usual in a licensed cab; not required.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~53 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~76 min£85–£136
Private transfer~76 minfixed upfront
Car rental~76 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From BBS to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Oxford55 km78 min£87–£138
Bath105 km111 min£163–£259
Cambridge118 km124 min£183–£291
Bristol122 km128 min£189–£301
Birmingham148 km155 min£229–£364
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Which way suits you from Blackbushe Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Blackbushe ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Blackbushe Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Blackbushe Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Blackbushe Airport to the centre of London?
London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. The airport is about 55 km west of London, about 76 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Blackbushe Airport to London?
Roughly £85–£136 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Blackbushe Airport?
A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities.
What's the cheapest way from Blackbushe Airport to London?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.
Can I get from Blackbushe Airport into town without a car?
Yes. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Blackbushe Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Blackbushe Airport's official site.
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