Changes to entering the UK using EU ID cards

From 1st October 2021, most EU, EEA and Swiss nationals will need to use a valid passport to travel to the UK. ID cards will no longer be accepted as a valid travel document to enter the UK, though some exemptions will apply. 

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    Coaches

    Express coach services at Heathrow are provided by serveral operators. Please view the maps and operator details below to find the best options for you.
    If you have arranged group travel please click here.

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    National Express coaches

    Travel to and from Heathrow with National Express. Coaches have free WiFi, leather reclining seats and air conditioning.

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    National Express - 0371 781 8181
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    megabus

    Travel with megabus, the UK’s great value coach operator. Coaches depart Central Bus Station every day and offer seat reservations, extra legroom, free Wi-Fi, charging points and toilets on board.

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    megabus - +44 (0) 900 1600 900
    Calls to this number will be cost 65p per minute, plus telephone access charges (as at May 2021)
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    RailAir bus links

    First Bus, RailAir connects Heathrow Terminals, 2, 3 and 5 to Reading and Guildford train stations.

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    First Bus - 0345 646 0707
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    The Airline

    The Airline, brought to you by the Oxford Bus Company, operates day and night between Oxford and Heathrow, meaning you can always get to or from the airport regardless of your flight times.

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    Oxford Bus Company - 01865 785400

    Where to catch your coach

    Terminals 2 and 3:
    Head to the central bus station, a short walk from the terminals. It’s open 24/7, and the travel centre is open from 06:00-22:30.

    Terminal 5:
    Find stops 9-15 outside Arrivals. 

    Transfer between terminals

    Get tickets at Heathrow
    Buy tickets for any coach service at Heathrow central bus station (Terminal 2 and 3), or at the National Express ticket office at international arrivals in Terminal 5.