Cycling to Heathrow

Heathrow can be reached by bike via a network of cycle paths. If you want to ride into central London you can plan a cycle-only route using the Transport for London journey planner.

There is currently no direct cycle route to Terminals 2 and 3 due to construction work to the main road tunnel. Bicycles can be parked in racks at the Heathrow Cycle Hub, where free local buses operate to the terminals.

View bus route map  (155KB)

Free cycle parking is available at:

• Terminals 2 and 3: The Cycle Hub, Heathrow Academy, Newall Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW6 2AP
• Terminal 4: Cycle parking is opposite the arrivals forecourt
• Terminal 5: Cycle parks are provided at either end of the terminal building.

Bikes can also be safely stored in the left baggage office for up to 90 days.

Please note that for security reasons, bicycles will be removed if not parked in the designated areas.

View map of Heathrow cycle parks  (1.6MB PDF)

Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect

Trains have some space available for cycles being taken on to a flight, but it's limited at peak times. Bicycles can also be taken free of charge between Heathrow terminals, even if you are not taking your cycle on a flight. Cycles are carried provided it is safe to do so – at peak periods you may need to arrive on the platform earlier. For more information contact Heathrow Express or Heathrow Connect.

Underground

Folded bicycles can be taken free of charge on all sections of the network at all times. Non-folding bicycles can be taken free of charge on some sections outside peak times (07:30-09:30 and 16:00-19:00, Monday to Friday, except public holidays).

On the Piccadilly Line, non-folding bicycles are allowed outside peak times in either direction between: Barons Court and Hounslow West/Uxbridge Cockfosters and Oakwood.

You cannot take non-folding bicycles on moving escalators at any underground station. For more information contact London Underground on +44 (0)20 7222 1234 or visit the Transport for London website.

South West Trains

Bicycles can be carried from 09:45-16:30, and after 18:30. Bicycles can be carried free on most services without booking – please check with South West Trains for exceptions. Bicycles are not allowed on rail-link buses or substitute buses. Folding bikes can be taken on any service free of charge. South West Trains also offer racking facilities. For more information contact South West Trains.

Coaches

Some coach companies will carry cycles depending on space – please check with operators for further information.

• National Express including Woking Railair: 0871 781 8179.
• The Airline (Oxford Bus): 01865 785 400.
• Reading RailAir: 0118 957 9425.

If a bicycle has been identified as potentially abandoned, a notice will be secured to the handlebar. This explains if the bicycle is not removed within 21 days, it will be considered abandoned and removed by Heathrow Airport Limited. Every effort will be made to contact the owner to advice of this.

If the bicycle has not been removed within 21 days, the bicycle will be removed and held securely in a compound for six weeks. If no claim is made after six weeks, the bicycle will be donated to The London Bike Hub or recycled. We do not sell abandoned bikes to members of the public.

All enquiries should be directed to: Feedback_landside_operations@heathrow.com