Travelling between terminals

Terminal 3

On foot

You can walk between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 via the accessible underground passageway. The route is well signposted and can be followed on our interactive Heathrow map.

Average journey time: 10 minutes

Terminal 4

Free London Underground services run from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Heathrow Terminal 4 (change at Hatton Cross). You will need an Oyster card or simply use contactless payment. No charge applied if you only travel between terminals.

Average journey time: 30 minutes

By Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line trains

Free Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line trains run from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Heathrow Terminal 4. Please obtain a free Inter-terminal transfer ticket from the ticket machines in the station.

Average journey time: 20 minutes

Terminal 5

By London Underground

Free London Underground services run from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Heathrow Terminal 5. You will need an Oyster card or simply use contactless payment. No charge applied if you only travel between terminals.

Average journey time: 20 minutes

By Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line trains

Free Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line trains run from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Heathrow Terminal 5. Please obtain a free Inter-terminal transfer ticket from the ticket machines in the station.

Average journey time: 20 minutes

Useful information

• Impairment or mobility difficulties: If you require support, find out how to request assistance.
• Transfer between terminals map: See all routes between terminals (PDF).

Terminal 2

On foot

You can walk between Terminal 3 and Terminal 2 via the accessible underground passageway. The route is well signposted and can be followed on our interactive Heathrow map.

Average journey time: 10 minutes

Terminal 4

By London Underground

Free London Underground services run from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Heathrow Terminal 4 (change at Hatton Cross). You will need an Oyster card or simply use contactless payment. No charge applied if you only travel between terminals.

Average journey time: 30 minutes

By Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line trains

Free trains (Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line) are available for inter-terminal transfers between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and Heathrow Terminal 4. Please obtain a free Inter-terminal transfer ticket from the ticket machines in the station.

Average journey time: 20 minutes

Terminal 5

By London Underground

Free London Underground services run from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Heathrow Terminal 5. You will need an Oyster card or simply use contactless payment. No charge applied if you only travel between terminals.

Average journey time: 20 minutes

By Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line trains

Free Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line trains run from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Heathrow Terminal 5. Please obtain a free Inter-terminal transfer ticket from the ticket machines in the station.

Average journey time: 20 minutes

Useful information

• Impairment or mobility difficulties: If you require support, find out how to request assistance.
• Transfer between terminals map: See all routes between terminals (PDF).

Terminal 2 

By London Underground

Free London Underground services run from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. You will need an Oyster card or simply use contactless payment. No charge applied if you only travel between terminals.

Average journey time: 20 minutes

By Heathrow Express or Heathrow Elizabeth Line trains

Free Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line trains run from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Please obtain a free Inter-terminal transfer ticket from the ticket machines in the station.

Average journey time: 20 minutes

Terminal 3

By London Underground

Free London Underground services run from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. You will need an Oyster card or simply use contactless payment. No charge applied if you only travel between terminals.

Average journey time: 20 minutes

By Heathrow Express or Heathrow Elizabeth Line trains

Free Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line trains run from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Please obtain a free Inter-terminal transfer ticket from the ticket machines in the station.

Average journey time: 20 minutes

Terminal 5

By London Underground

Free London Underground services run from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Heathrow Terminal 5 (change at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3). You will need an Oyster card or simply use contactless payment. No charge applied if you only travel between terminals.

Average journey time: 30 minutes

By Heathrow Express or Heathrow Elizabeth Line trains

Free Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line trains run from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Heathrow Terminal 5 (change at Terminals 2 & 3). Please obtain a free Inter-terminal transfer ticket from the ticket machines in the station.

Average journey time: 30 minutes

By bus

The free H30 local bus runs every 20 minutes from Terminal 4 to Terminal 5.

Average journey time: 40 minutes

Useful information

• Impairment or mobility difficulties: If you require support, find out how to request assistance.
• Transfer between terminals map: See all routes between terminals (PDF).

Terminal 2

By London Underground

Free London Underground services run from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. You will need an Oyster card or simply use contactless payment. No charge applied if you only travel between terminals.

Average journey time: 20 minutes

By Heathrow Express or Heathrow Elizabeth Line trains

Free Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line trains run from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Please obtain a free Inter-terminal transfer ticket from the ticket machines in the station.

Average journey time: 20 minutes

Terminal 3

By London Underground

Free London Underground services run from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. You will need an Oyster card or simply use contactless payment. No charge applied if you only travel between terminals.

Average journey time: 20 minutes

By Heathrow Express or Heathrow Elizabeth Line trains

Free Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line trains run from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Please obtain a free Inter-terminal transfer ticket from the ticket machines in the station.

Average journey time: 20 minutes

Terminal 4

By London Underground

Free London Underground services run from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Heathrow Terminal 4 (change at Hatton Cross). You will need an Oyster card or simply use contactless payment. No charge applied if you only travel between terminals.

Average journey time: 30 minutes

By Heathrow Express or Heathrow Elizabeth Line trains

Free Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line trains run from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Heathrow Terminal 4 (change at Terminals 2 & 3). Please obtain a free Inter-terminal transfer ticket from the ticket machines in the station.

Average journey time: 30 minutes

By bus

The free H30 local bus runs every 20 minutes from Terminal 5 to Terminal 4.

Average journey time: 40 minutes

Useful information

• Impairment or mobility difficulties: If you require support, find out how to request assistance.
• Transfer between terminals map: See all routes between terminals (PDF).