Travel guide: How to reach Central London from Heathrow Airport

How do I get from London Heathrow Airport to central London?

Heathrow is Britain's and Europe's largest airport, with passenger traffic of 80 million tourists annually. Four passenger and one cargo terminal, two parallel runways: the scale is truly impressive. Heathrow is also a hub for airlines such as British Airways and Virgin Atlantic Airways. Get from London Heathrow Airport to central London on your own by public transport - tube, train or bus. Alternatively, you can book a private transfer.

Buses from London Heathrow Airport to the city centre

The National Express shuttle bus offers a daily service from London Heathrow Airport (Victoria Station) to the centre of London. The journey takes 60 minutes. The ticket costs £6. Direct buses to London from London Heathrow Airport are available every half hour between 05.30 and 21.40 pm. Tickets can be purchased directly from the shuttle (for cash) or online. The final stop in London is Trafalgar Square.

If you need to get from London Heathrow Airport to central London at night, wait for bus number 9. The timetable is 11.30am-5am. Ticket price is £2.4. It takes an hour and a half to get to central London with a terminus in Trafalgar Square.

Find the Victoria stop at Heathrow Airport between terminals 2 and 3.

How do I get from London Heathrow Airport to the city centre by tube?

The London Underground runs from 05.00 to 00.00. Heathrow Airport and central London are connected by the Piccadilly Line. Fares are £5.7. The interval between flights is only 5 minutes and the journey takes about one hour.

Intermediate tube stops en route from London Heathrow Airport to the city centre are: Osterley - Acton Town - Barons Court - Hyde Park - Covent Garden - Caledonian Road - Wood Green - Cokefosters

Finding a tube station at Heathrow Airport is easy: there are one at each terminal. Simply follow the signs for 'Underground'.

London Heathrow Airport trains into the city centre

"Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect are trains that run from London Heathrow Airport to London Paddington Station. The interval is between 15 and 30 minutes. Journey time is 40 minutes. The timetable is from 05.07 - 23.55.

How much is a train ticket from Heathrow to London?

Heathrow Connect train fares depend on the length of the journey: £6.2 to Hayes station; £10.2 to the terminus, Paddington station. Heathrow Express train tickets from London Heathrow Airport cost more: £27 if purchased directly at boarding.

A useful tip: You can save a little money by buying Heathrow Express train tickets from London Heathrow airport online. In this case the journey will cost you £25.

Private transfer and taxi services at London Heathrow Airport

If you don't want to waste time waiting for public transport, a private London Heathrow airport transfer is the best option. No need to look for your car, AtoB's private driver will meet you with a nameplate and escort you to the vehicle of your choice. We can also arrange for a baggage service should you need it. All AtoB private taxi service https://atobtransfer.com/london-uk/taxi-london-heathrow-airport/ chauffeurs speak English at a high level and maintain a strict dress code.

We use London Heathrow Airport flight tracking system. Absolutely free wait for 1 hour in case of a delayed flight. Services such as extra layovers at London Heathrow Airport and car seats for children are available for a small fee.

Q&A

How many kilometres from Heathrow airport to central London?
The best route from London Heathrow Airport to the city centre is 32 kilometres.

How long does it take to drive from Heathrow to London City Centre?
About 40 minutes by car, from 1 hour by public transport. Exact times depend on current traffic.

How do I book a private transfer from London Heathrow Airport?
You can book your airport taxi online via our secure website. Simply provide your name, arrival time and contact details. We will send a booking confirmation to your e-mail address.