Local buses

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:

• An Oyster card
• A Visitor Oyster card
• A contactless payment card
• A Day Travelcard

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

Route information

Express route information

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

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.

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.

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.