Getting between terminals

Terminal 3

Please note that all flights at Heathrow are now operating from Terminals 2 and 5 following the temporary relocation of airlines from Terminals 3 and 4.

You can walk between Terminals 2 and 3 via the pedestrian underpass. The route is well signposted and can be followed on our interactive Heathrow map. If you have an impairment or mobility difficulties, find out how to request assistance.

Average journey time: 10 minutes

Terminal 4

Please note that all flights at Heathrow are now operating from Terminals 2 and 5 following the temporary relocation of airlines from Terminals 3 and 4.

The Inter-Terminal Transfer by train between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and Heathrow Terminal 4 is currently suspended.

Terminal 5

Free London Underground services and shuttle trains are currently available for Inter-Terminal Transfer between Heathrow Terminals 2&3 and Heathrow Terminal 5.

Please note that a Transport for London Oyster card or contactless payment mechanism is required to activate the ticket gates on London Underground services, but you won’t be charged for your journey as long as you only travel between terminals. If you are using Heathrow Express or TfL Rail, please obtain a free Inter-Terminal Transfer ticket from one of the machines in the station for your journey.

Average journey time: 20 minutes

Terminal 2

You can walk between Terminals 2 and 3 via the pedestrian underpass. The route is well signposted and can be followed on our interactive Heathrow map. If you have an impairment or mobility difficulties, find out how to request assistance.

Average journey time: 10 minutes

Terminal 4

Please note that all flights at Heathrow are now operating from Terminals 2 and 5 following the temporary relocation of airlines from Terminals 3 and 4.

The Inter-Terminal Transfer by train between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and Heathrow Terminal 4 is currently suspended.

Terminal 5

Free London Underground services and shuttle trains are currently available for Inter-Terminal Transfer between Heathrow Terminals 2&3 and Heathrow Terminal 5.

Please note that a Transport for London Oyster card or contactless payment mechanism is required to activate the ticket gates on London Underground services, but you won’t be charged for your journey as long as you only travel between terminals. If you are using Heathrow Express or TfL Rail, please obtain a free Inter-Terminal Transfer ticket from one of the machines in the station for your journey.

Average journey time: 20 minutes

Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 

The Inter-Terminal Transfer between Heathrow Terminal 4 and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is currently suspended.

Terminal 5

Take bus number 482 or 490 (towards Heathrow Terminal 5) from Bus Stop 11 for a free transfer to Terminal 5 from Terminal 4.

Average journey time: 25 minutes

Terminal 2 and Terminal 3

Free London Underground services and shuttle trains are currently available for Inter-Terminal Transfer between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Heathrow Terminals 2&3.

Please note that a Transport for London Oyster card or contactless payment mechanism is required to activate the ticket gates on London Underground services, but you won’t be charged for your journey as long as you only travel between terminals. If you are using Heathrow Express or TfL Rail, please obtain a free Inter-Terminal Transfer ticket from one of the machines in the station.

Average journey time: 20 minutes

Terminal 4

Please note that all flights at Heathrow are now operating from Terminals 2 and 5 following the temporary relocation of airlines from Terminals 3 and 4.