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London Heathrow (LHR), UK 🇬🇧

Last updated on January 2023

How to get from London Heathrow Airport ✈️ to the City Center

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the largest international airport of London and the second busiest airport in the world. Heathrow Airport is located about 23 km west of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown London by Express Train, Public Train, Underground (Metro, also called Tube), Express Bus, Taxi, Welcome Pickup, Uber or Shared Shuttle.

    ⏱️ The fastest transfer is by Express train

    💸 The cheapest transfer is by Underground (Tube)

This guide compares all available airport transfers at Heathrow Airport (LHR) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.

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Transfer comparison

Overview of all airport transfers from London Heathrow Airport to the City Center (Paddington Station, Victoria Station, Piccadilly Circus)

Transport Travel time Cost
train Express train 15 Min. ⏱️ £ 25 Details
publictrain Regional train 30 Min. £ 11.60 Details
metro Tube 60 Min. £ 3.50 💸 Details
bus Express Bus 40 Min. £ 6.00 Details
taxi Taxi 60 Min. £ 50‑60 Details
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Pickup
60 Min. £ 75 Details
uber Uber 60 Min. £ 50‑100 Details
sharedshuttle Shared Shuttle 60‑90 Min. £ 40 Details
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Additional note: There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.

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Express train from Heathrow Airport to the City Center
Express train

Timetable and tickets here ↗


Travel time:
⏱️ 15 minutes

Cost:
£ 18-25 pp

Description:
‘Heathrow Express’ train from Heathrow Airport (Train stations in Terminal 2/3/5) to “London Paddington” Rail Station (City West), from here 4 Underground lines run into central London; free WIFI


Public train from Heathrow Airport to the City Center
Regional train

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗


Travel time:
30 minutes

Cost:
£ 11.60 pp

Description:
‘TfL Rail’ from London Heathrow Airport (Train stations in Terminal 2/3/5) to “London Paddington” Rail Station (City West), from here 4 Underground lines run into central London


Metro from Heathrow Airport to the City Center
Underground (Tube)

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗


Travel time:
60 minutes

Cost:
💸 £ 3.50 pp (+ £ 5 Oyster card)

Description:
Underground (Metro) ‘Piccadilly Line’ (dark blue route) from London Heathrow Airport (Underground stations in Terminal 2 & 3) to “Piccadilly Circus” station, directly in the city center


Bus from Airport Heathrow to the City Center
Express Bus (AD)

Timetable and tickets here ↗


Travel time:
40 minutes

Cost:
£ 6.00 pp

Description:
‘National Express’ Bus from London Heathrow Airport (Bus stations at Terminal 5 and Central Bus Station) to “London Victoria Coach Station” in the city center, here you can change to public transport


Taxi from Heathrow Airport to the City Center
Taxi

Official local taxis


Travel time:
60 minutes

Cost:
£ 50–60

Description:
Taxi from London Heathrow Airport (Taxi ranks in front of all terminals) to central London, Piccadilly Circus or directly to your accommodation in the city center



Welcome Pickup from London Airport to the City Center
Welcome Pickups (AD)

Book a Welcome Pickup ↗


Travel time:
60 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:
£ 75

Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from London Heathrow Airport (nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central London, Piccadilly Circus or directly to your city accommodation


Uber from Heathrow Airport to the City Center
Uber (AD)

Order an Uber ride ↗


Travel time:
60 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:
£ 50-100

Description:
Uber from London Heathrow Airport (pick-up location according to Uber App) to central London, Piccadilly Circus or directly to your accommodation



Shared Shuttle
Shared Shuttle (AD)

Book a minibus ride ↗


Travel time:
60-90 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:
£ 40 pp (from 2 persons)

Description:
Shared Shuttle (Minibus) from London Heathrow Airport (pick-up point as per provider) to central London or directly to your city accommodation; Maximum 3 stops en route


Route from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London (Piccadilly Circus)


Things to know about London:
1. London is the first city to host the Olympics three times (1908, 1948 and 2012)
2. When the Queen is at Buckingham Palace, her royal flag flies from the flagpole on the roof
3. Harry Potter catches the train from London’s famous Kings Cross Station to Hogwarts (Platform 9 ¾)


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