Terminal Drop-Off Charge

From 1 November 2021, a £5 charge will apply for vehicles dropping off passengers at the designated drop-off zones, located directly outside the terminals. Discounts and exemptions will apply. Free drop-off will be available at the Long Stay car parks.

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Changes to entering the UK using EU ID cards

From 1 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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    • Travelling between London airports

    Travelling between London airports


    If you need to connect between Heathrow and another London airport, here are some suggested ways to make the journey by public transport.

    Allow plenty of time! As well as journey times quoted here you’ll need to factor in things like passport control, baggage reclaim, waiting for buses, check-in, airport security and maybe taking a break.

    All journey times and costs are approximate – please confirm with the operator.

    Approximate distance by road: 42 miles / 68km

    Coach

    National Express

    National Express coaches run direct between Heathrow and Gatwick Airport regularly thoughout the day, 7 days per week.

     

    Oxford Bus Company “The Airline”

    Overnight coaches operated by Oxford Bus Company run direct between Heathrow and Gatwick Airport, 7 days per week.

    Train

    Gatwick Express services are suspended until further notice. However, Southern trains run non-stop between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport. The journey takes 30 minutes and a standard-class single costs £17.20.

    To make the link between Heathrow and Victoria your options include:

    • Heathrow Express between Heathrow and Paddington, Underground between Paddington and Victoria (45 minutes, £28)
    • TfL Rail between Heathrow and Paddington, Underground between Paddington and Victoria (60 minutes, £12.10)
    • London Underground between Heathrow and Victoria (53 minutes, £5.10)

    For more information please visit the following links:

     

    Approximate distance by road: 60 miles / 96km

    Coach

    Direct coach services are currently not running between Heathrow and Stansted Airport. Please change at London Victoria Coach Station for connections between Heathrow and Stansted Airport.

    Train

    Stansted Express trains run between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport every 15 or 30 minutes.

    • Journey time: 48 minutes
    • Cost: From £19.40

    Links with Heathrow:

    • Tottenham Hale, via London Underground (76minutes, £5.10)
    • Liverpool Street, via London Underground (66min, £5.10)

    For more information please visit the following links:

    Approximate distance by road: 26 miles / 42km

    It takes just over an hour to travel between Heathrow and London City Airport.

    • Heathrow Express between Heathrow and Paddington (15 minutes)
    • London Underground between Paddington and Canning Town (40 minutes, change at Baker Street)
    • Docklands Light Railway (DLR) between Canning Town and London City Airport (10 minutes)

    Total journey cost: £25.30

    For more information please visit the following links:

    Approximate distance by road: 34 miles / 55km

    Coach

    National Express coaches run direct between Heathrow and Luton Airport regularly throughout the day, 7 days per week.

    Train

    Journey time is around 90 minutes (including interchange time) between Heathrow and Luton Airport Parkway:

    • Heathrow Express between Heathrow and Paddington (15 minutes)
    • London Underground between Paddington and King’s Cross St Pancras (20 minutes)
    • East Midlands Railway between St Pancras and Luton Airport Parkway (30 minutes)

    Cost: From £40.50

    For more information please visit the following links:

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