Transfer to/from - London Heathrow airport (LHR)

Heathrow Airport has one of the most comprehensive transport networks in the world, providing direct connections to central London and various parts of the United Kingdom via high-speed trains, the Underground, long-distance coaches and private services.

Door-to-door transfer

For those seeking maximum comfort upon arrival in London, a private transfer service is the most direct option. By booking in advance, a professional driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall, after baggage claim, holding a sign with your name. This service avoids waiting at taxi ranks and offers fixed fares with no surprises due to traffic.

You can book a transfer from USD113.00 (vehicle for 2 people), a vehicle for 3 people for USD142.00, a car for 4 people for USD142.00, or a minibus for 6 (USD154.00) or 8 people (USD197.00).

The booking must be made at least 8 hours in advance. At the airport, the driver will be waiting for you with a sign bearing your name as soon as you exit the baggage reclaim area and enter the public arrivals hall. If you are staying at a hotel or apartment, the driver will wait outside the building. If parking is available, they may sometimes wait at reception.

Information and bookings: Transfers from Heathrow

Heathrow Express

This is the fastest rail service to the city centre. It connects the airport with London Paddington station in a 15-minute journey from terminals 2 and 3 (an additional 6 minutes from Terminal 5). Trains run every 15 minutes.

Stops: Stations are located at Terminal 5 and at the central hub serving terminals 2 and 3. If you are travelling to Terminal 4, you can make a free transfer at terminals 2 and 3 using the inter-terminal connection trains.

Fares and payment: You can pay directly at the ticket gates using contactless cards, an Oyster Card, or by purchasing tickets on the official website. Children under 15 travel free when accompanied by an adult.

Official website: heathrowexpress.com

Elizabeth line

This rail line runs through the heart of London, connecting Heathrow with key stations such as Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road, Farringdon, Liverpool Street and Canary Wharf, and extending eastwards to Abbey Wood and Shenfield.

Stops: Unlike the Express, the Elizabeth line has direct stations at all terminals (T2/3, T4 and T5). Trains from Terminal 4 usually require a brief change at the central station (T2/3) to continue towards central London.

Journey time: Approximately 45 minutes to the West End and the City of London.

Timetables: Check on TfL

London Underground

The Piccadilly line (dark blue) is the most affordable way to reach the city centre. It passes through major tourist areas such as South Kensington, Piccadilly Circus and Covent Garden.

Stations: There are three stations within the airport: one for terminals 2 and 3, one for Terminal 4 and one for Terminal 5.

Night Tube: On Friday and Saturday nights, the service operates 24 hours a day (except at Terminal 4).

Note: During the night, the N9 bus covers the route to central London when the Underground is not operating.

Buses

Heathrow is a major hub for road transport to the rest of the United Kingdom.

• National Express: Connects the airport with Victoria Station in London and offers direct routes to Gatwick, Luton and Stansted airports, as well as cities such as Oxford, Bristol and Birmingham.
• RailAir: Express coach services linking Heathrow with key railway stations such as Reading, Guildford, Watford and Woking.
• The Airline: Frequent service connecting Heathrow with Oxford.
• Flightline: Transfers to Basingstoke, Old Basing, Frimley, Camberley and Bagshot.
• FlixBus: Serves more than 3,000 destinations in 35 European countries.
• Go2Gate: Minibus service dedicated to the Dedworth area.
• Hotel Hoppa: Paid service connecting the terminals with the main hotels near the airport.
• Local buses: Numerous public bus routes connect the airport with residential areas in west London and the surrounding counties. Routes 285 and 490 connect with Feltham station for rail services to south-west London.

Central Bus Station: Located between terminals 2 and 3, just a few minutes’ walk from both.

Taxis and ride-sharing

Black Cabs: Available at official taxi ranks outside all terminals. They operate with a meter and accept credit cards. All vehicles are wheelchair accessible.

Ride-sharing (Uber/Bolt/Free Now): If you prefer to use mobile apps, pick-up areas are strictly limited to the short-stay car parks:

• Terminal 2: Level 4, Row H.
• Terminal 3: Level 3, Row A.
• Terminal 4: Level 1, designated pick-up area.
• Terminal 5: Level 1, Row R.

Electric Transfers: The company WeKnow offers private transfer services in electric vehicles, with desks located in the arrivals areas.