Aardvark Travel

Aardvark Travel: airport transfers and long-distance travel from Colchester

Aardvark Travel is a taxi company based in Colchester specialising in airport transfers and long-distance journeys. The company presents itself as a service designed for holidaymakers and frequent flyers, with the stated aim of making the journey as stress-free as possible. It operates from Colchester, close to the University of Essex, and covers surrounding areas such as Clacton, Harwich, Frinton and Ipswich, among others.

UK airport transfers

The main service is transfers to UK airports. The company lists the following destinations with their IATA codes:

• Gatwick (LGW)
• Heathrow (LHR)
• Luton (LTN)
• Stansted (STN)
• London City (LCY)
• Southend (SEN)

In addition to airports, the company covers journeys to and from seaports, theatres, weddings, days out, sporting events and hen or stag dos. It also offers corporate accounts for business clients.

Fleet and licence

Aardvark Travel is licensed by Colchester Borough Council. Its fleet includes cars and minibuses with capacity for up to eight people, with plenty of room for luggage or golf clubs. The vehicles are described as modern, clean and air-conditioned, and the drivers as attentive, courteous and knowledgeable about the area.

Flight and traffic monitoring

The company states that it uses technology to check flight arrivals and traffic conditions, and that its commitment is punctuality. Customers mention in their reviews the communication during the booking and confirmation process, as well as the coordination on airport pickups.

Aardvark Executive Travel

The company has recently launched Aardvark Executive Travel, a luxury transport service in and around Colchester aimed at business meetings, airport transfers and special events, with its own executive fleet.

Popular destinations

Among the destinations the company highlights are Stansted, Southend, London City, Gatwick, Luton, Heathrow, Southampton, Harwich, Tilbury and Dover.

Location and contact

13 Romford Close, Colchester, CO4 0AP · Phone: 01206 510549 · Email: bookings@aardvarktravelcolchester.co.uk