Downton sits on the River Avon south of Salisbury, on the edge of the New Forest and the A338. It is a straightforward run down to Southampton and Bournemouth, and we are happy to do the longer airports too.
Whether it is an airport run, a cruise from Southampton, a corporate pickup or a day out to Stonehenge, Downton gets the same promise as everyone else: the car is there, the price is fixed, and a local driver who knows the roads is behind the wheel.
Getting to the airport from Downton
Southampton Airport, around 22 miles away — one of your closest, so it is ideal for short breaks. For the bigger airports, Downton to Heathrow is around 60 miles, about 1 hour 30 — we track your flight and adjust the pick-up if it changes. We cover Heathrow, Gatwick, Southampton, Bristol, Bournemouth, Luton, Stansted and London City on fixed prices, plus Birmingham and Manchester on request.
Fixed prices from the Downton area
These are our popular fixed fares from the Salisbury area as a guide. Your exact fixed price from Downton is confirmed when you book, based on your pick-up postcode — with no meter and no surge, and 10% off return journeys.
| Destination | Saloon | Multiseater |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton Airport | £65 | £90 |
| Heathrow Airport | £150 | £180 |
| Gatwick Airport | £190 | £230 |
| Bristol Airport | £120 | £150 |
Anywhere not on the list is a flat £2 per mile from Salisbury. See the full fixed-price list, or get your exact quote on the home-page planner.
Local knowledge that makes the difference in Downton
Downton is close enough to Salisbury that we can be with you quickly, which matters for the 4am departures that make up so much of our Heathrow work. We know the Borough and the narrow bridge, we know where a larger vehicle can and cannot turn, and we know the A338 south is the quick way to Bournemouth while the A36 is better for Southampton.
Every Downton job is driven by Boris or Gabby themselves, in a clean, comfortable car, at a fixed price agreed before you travel. Downton is about 7 miles from our base at Netherhampton, so we are with you quickly — and because we live and drive here, we know the A338 in every condition, not just on a map.
Why Downton books Go Travel
- Local knowledge — we know the Borough, the A338 and the New Forest edge
- Live flight monitoring and meet & greet in arrivals
- Fixed prices agreed before you travel — no meter, no surge
- DBS-checked, Wiltshire Council licensed drivers, with details sent in advance
- 24/7, including early-morning and late-night departures