Rail disruption to and from Heathrow - June 3

Due to planned industrial action, there will be disruption to Heathrow Express services between Heathrow and Central London on Saturday 3 June.

The Elizabeth line and Piccadilly line will be operating as normal, and inter-terminal transfers between all terminals will also be completed by these services.

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Heathrow to central London

Heathrow is incredibly well-connected, with great transport links to London and the rest of the UK and travel options to suit every need and budget. Use our Journey Planner to work out the best route for you. 

 

Heathrow Express

Speed into London Paddington in just 15 minutes with the quick and convenient Heathrow Express. Non-stop trains run every 15 minutes from all terminals to Paddington station, where you can transfer to the London Underground or the Elizabeth Line. Prices start from £5.50 (if booked in advance) and you can buy tickets online or at the airport.

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London Underground

The London Underground (aka 'the Tube') gets you from Heathrow to central London in under an hour, with trains running every 10 minutes. Heathrow has three underground stations, at Terminal 2/3 and at Terminal 4 and 5. Prices start from £5.50, making it one of the cheapest travel routes to London from Heathrow. The easiest way to pay is using a contactless bank card or Oyster card, but you can also buy single-journey tickets and travelcards at the station. 

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Elizabeth Line

London’s newest rail line can get you from Heathrow to central London in under 45 minutes, with trains every 30 minutes. Prices from Heathrow to central London (zone 1) cost £12.80. The easiest way to pay is using a contactless bank card or Oyster card, but you can also buy tickets and travelcards at the station. The line also connects easily with Reading, east London and Essex.

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Coaches

Coaches run from Heathrow to Victoria coach station, along with many other destinations across the UK. You can get the coach outside Terminal 4, 5 and Heathrow’s Central Bus Station, which is a short walk from Terminals 2 and 3. Prices start from £10. 

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Taxis

Hail a black cab from outside the terminal or pre-book a mini-cab in advance. Travel times vary depending on your destination and the time of day you’re travelling, but you’ll need to allow at least an hour to get from Heathrow to central London by car. 

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Hiring a car

You can hire a car from one of many car rental companies based at Heathrow. If you’re driving into London, you may need to pay the congestion and ULEZ charges. You can find out more on tfl.gov.uk.

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Find the best route to central London with our Journey Planner

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