Terminals 2 and 3 Train Station closed

The train station serving Terminals 2 and 3 is currently closed due to operational constraints. Passengers are advised to travel to Terminal 4 or 5 on any train service and connect to Terminals 2 and 3 via the Piccadilly line or interterminal buses. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Changes to Terminal 4 parking from 23 June

From 23 June 2026, the Terminal 4 multi-storey car park (for Terminal and Meet & Greet Parking) has closed as part of a major redevelopment programme to modernise the terminal's forecourts and car park, improving passenger experience.

All passenger parking for Terminal 4 will move to Zone A of the Terminal 4 Park & Ride car park.

Find out more about the changes

Travelling between London airports

Travelling between London airports

There’s a range of transport options available if you are travelling between Heathrow and another London airport. These include bus, coach and rail services.

We recommend allowing plenty of time if you are making these journeys. In addition to the travel times below, you may need to factor in:

  • Passport control
  • Reclaiming any bags
  • Check-in requirements
  • Going through security
  • Any waiting times
  • Potential traffic or service delays.

Journey times, fares and frequencies may change. Please check with the relevant service provider before you travel.

Approximate distance by road: 42 miles / 68km

Travelling between Heathrow and Gatwick by coach

National Express

National Express coaches run direct between Heathrow and Gatwick throughout the day.

FlixBus

Flixbus coaches run between Heathrow and Gatwick Airport many times per day, 7 days a week.

  • Journey time: 70 minutes
  • Tickets and information: FlixBus.co.uk

Oxford Bus Company “The Airline”

The Airline coaches run direct between Heathrow and Gatwick Airport throughout the day.

Travelling between Heathrow and Gatwick by train

There are no direct trains between Heathrow and Gatwick. Instead, you will need to change in central London. The two best options for this are via Victoria or Farringdon.

Getting to Victoria or Farringdon from Heathrow
 

To get to Victoria, you have several options.

Option 1:

  • Heathrow Express between Heathrow and Paddington
  • London Underground (Circle line) between Paddington and Victoria
  • Journey time: 45 minutes.

Option 2:

  • Elizabeth line between Heathrow and Paddington
  • London Underground (Circle line) between Paddington and Victoria
  • Journey time: 60 minutes

Option 3:

  • London Underground (Piccadilly line) between Heathrow and Barons Court
  • London Underground (District line) between Barons Court and Victoria
  • Journey time: 60 minutes

To get to Farringdon, you have several options.

Option 1:

  • Heathrow Express between Heathrow and Paddington
  • Elizabeth line between Paddington and Farringdon
  • Journey time: 30 minutes.

Option 2:

  • Elizabeth line between Heathrow and Farringdon
  • Journey time: 35 minutes

Option 3:

  • London Underground (Piccadilly line) between Heathrow and King's Cross St. Pancras
  • London Underground (Circle or Hammersmith & City line) between Barons Court and Victoria
  • Journey time: 65 minutes

Getting from Victoria to Gatwick

There are several options for trains between Victoria and Gatwick, including:

Gatwick Express
Southern Rail
  • Stopping service every 15 minutes
  • Journey time: 32-50 minutes
  • More information

Getting from Farringdon to Gatwick

Thameslink

For more information, please visit the following links:

Approximate distance by road: 60 miles / 96km

Travelling between Heathrow and Stansted by coach

National Express

National Express coaches run direct between Heathrow and Stansted throughout the day.

Travelling between Heathrow and Stansted by train

There are no direct trains between Heathrow and Stansted. Instead, you will need to change in central London. The best option for this is via London Liverpool Street.

Getting to Liverpool Street from Heathrow

You have several options to get to Liverpool Street.

Option 1:

  • Heathrow Express between Heathrow and Paddington
  • Elizabeth line between Paddington and Liverpool Street
  • Journey time: 30 minutes.

Option 2:

  • Elizabeth line between Heathrow and Liverpool Street
  • Journey time: 40 minutes.

Option 3:

  • Piccadilly line between Heathrow and Holborn
  • Central line between Holborn and Liverpool Street

Journey time: 65 minutes.

Getting from Liverpool Street to Stansted

Stansted Express

For more information, please visit the following links:

Approximate distance by road: 26 miles / 42km

Travelling between Heathrow and London City Airport by train

There are no direct trains between Heathrow and London City Airport. You will need to change in central London.

Getting to London City Airport from Heathrow

You have several options to get to London City Airport.

Option 1:

  • Heathrow Express between Heathrow and Paddington
  • Bakerloo line between Paddington and Baker Street
  • Jubilee line between Baker Street and Canning Town
  • DLR between Canning Town and London City Airport

Journey time: 60 minutes

Option 2:

  • Elizabeth line between Heathrow and Stratford
  • Jubilee line between Stratford and Canning Town
  • DLR between Canning Town and London City Airport

Journey time: 60 minutes

Option 3:

  • Piccadilly line between Heathrow and Green Park
  • Jubilee line between Green Park and Canning Town
  • DLR between Canning Town and London City Airport

Journey time: 75 minutes

For more information, please visit the following links:

Approximate distance by road: 34 miles / 55km

Travelling between Heathrow and Luton by coach

National Express

National Express coaches run direct between Heathrow and Luton throughout the day.

Travelling between Heathrow and Luton by train

There are no direct trains between Heathrow and Luton. You will need to change in central London. The best option for this is via St. Pancras.

Getting to St. Pancras from Heathrow

You have several options to get to St. Pancras

Option 1:

  • Heathrow Express between Heathrow and Paddington
  • District line from Paddington to Edgware Road
  • Hammersmith & City line from Edgware Road to St. Pancras

Journey time: 45 minutes

Option 2:

  • Elizabeth line between Heathrow and Paddington
  • District line from Paddington to Edgware Road
  • Hammersmith & City line from Edgware Road to St. Pancras

Journey time: 60 minutes

Option 3:

  • Piccadilly line between Heathrow and St. Pancras

Journey time: 55 minutes

Getting from St. Pancras to Luton Airport Parkway

East Midlands Railway
  • Stopping service every 30 minutes
  • Journey time: 22 minutes

More information

Thameslink
  • Stopping service every 15 minutes
  • Journey time: 30-45 minutes

More information

For more information, please visit the following links: