Unite strikes 31 March – 9 April

Unite has confirmed a strike among two groups of Heathrow security officers for 31 March – 9 April. The airport will remain open and operational but the strikes may affect the journeys of some passengers planning to travel during this period. You can check the status of your flight with your airline for the latest information.

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Local buses

An extensive local bus network provides low-cost travel between Heathrow, Central London and towns in the surrounding areas.



About services

Transport for London (TfL) services operate between Heathrow and parts of west and central London. 

Services start and terminate at the Central Bus Station, within walking distance of Terminals 2 and 3, or Terminal 5, whilst some routes also call at Terminal 4.

Tickets and fares

Cash payment is not accepted on Transport for London buses. Instead, you can use:

Children aged 5-18 and students may be eligible for free or discounted travel on buses and other TfL transport.


Route information

Destination Heathrow bus stop Other stops Route number Full route details
Greenford Station

Heathrow Central Bus Station

 Southall Station 105

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Kingston

Heathrow Central Bus Station

 Hounslow, Hampton Station, Hampton Court Palace 111 More information
Ruislip

Heathrow Central Bus Station

 Hayes and Harlington Station, Hillingdon Station 278 More information
Kingston Heathrow Central Bus Station Hatton Cross Station, Feltham, Hanworth, Hampton, Teddington 285 More information
Hayes and Harlington Station

Heathrow Terminal 5 

 Stockley Park, West Drayton Station 350

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Hounslow

Heathrow Terminal 5 

 Hatton Cross Station 423

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Southall

Heathrow Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 4 

 Hatton Cross Station, Hounslow, Southall Station 482 More information
Richmond Station

Heathrow Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 4

 Hatton Cross Station, Feltham Station, Twickenham 490

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Uxbridge Station

Heathrow Central Bus Station

 Stockley Park, West Drayton, Hillingdon A10

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Uxbridge Heathrow Central Bus Station Harmondsworth, West Drayton, Yiewsley, Hillingdon Hospital, Brunel University U3

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Express route information

Buses with an 'X' prefix ahead of the number denotes that the route runs on an express timetable.

Destination Heathrow bus stop Other stops Route number Full route details
West Croydon Bus Station

Heathrow Central Bus Station

 Hatton Cross Station, Kingston, Worcester Park Station,  X26 More information
Harrow Bus Station

Heathrow Central Bus Station

 Hayes and Harlington Station, Northolt Station X140

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Night route information

Buses with an 'N' prefix ahead of the number denotes that the route runs on a night timetable, between 23:40 and 05:35.

Destination Heathrow bus stop Other stops Route number Full route details
Aldwych

Heathrow Terminal 5, Heathrow Central Bus Station

 Hounslow, Isleworth Station, Hammersmith Station, Green Park Station, Piccadilly Circus, Charing Cross Station N9 More information
Harrow

Heathrow Central Bus Station

 Hayes and Harlington Station, Northolt Station, Harrow and Wealdstone Station N140

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Further information about can be found on the TfL website, or by calling +44 (0)343 222 1234.

About services

Services between Heathrow and the surrounding area and towns in the home counties are served by a number of different operators.

Routes start and terminate at the Central Bus Station, within walking distance of Terminals 2 and 3, or Terminal 5, whilst some routes also call at Terminal 4.

A valid ticket is required for travel on any public bus services at Heathrow Airport, with all routes accepting contactless payment methods.

Destination Heathrow bus stop Further route Route number Service operator and contact details
Maidenhead Heathrow Central Bus Station

Colnbrook, Langley, Slough, Cippenham

 4

First Berkshire

0345 646 0707
Britwell Heathrow Terminal 5

Langley, Slough

 7

First Berkshire

0345 646 0707
Slough Heathrow Terminal 5

Staines, Egham, Englefield Green, Windsor

 8

First Berkshire

0345 646 0707
High Wycombe Heathrow Central Bus Station

Uxbridge, Denham, Gerrards Cross, Beaconsfield, Holtspur

 102

Carousel Buses

01494 450151
Englefield Green Heathrow Terminal 5

Stanwell Moor, Stanwell, Ashford Hospital, Staines, Egham

 442

Carlone Limited

07477 100100
Whiteley Village Heathrow Central Bus Station

Hatton Cross, Heathrow Terminal 4, Stanwell, Ashford, Sunbury, Shepperton, Walton-on-Thames

 555

Diamond Bus South East

01784 425 612
Bracknell Heathrow Terminal 5

Colnbrook, Langley, Slough, Windsor, LEGOLAND, Winkfield, Ascot

 Green Line 703

Reading Buses

0118 959 4000

Harlow

 Heathrow Central Bus Station

Uxbridge, Denham, Rickmansworth, Watford, St Albans. Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Hertford, Ware

 Green Line 724

Arriva

0344 800 44 11
Hatton Cross Heathrow Central Bus Station

Heathrow Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 4

 H30 (free)

Diamond Bus South East

01784 425 612

Terminals 2 and 3

Heathrow Central Bus Station, located between Terminals 2 and 3 and right above the London Underground station.

Terminal 4

Outside the arrivals level of the terminal building and a short walk from the London Underground and Elizabeth line stations.

Terminal 5

Outside on the arrivals level of the terminal building and above the London Underground, Heathrow Express and Elizabeth line stations.

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