There are a number of ways of getting into London once you’ve landed on your flight to Heathrow Airport. There are options to suit all preferences and budgets.
National Express coaches run from the airport to Victoria Station in London as well as to a number of other destinations in the UK. Heathrow has its own bus station which is situated between terminals 1, 2 and 3, but is easily reached from terminals 4 and 5 too.
The Heathrow Connect is a train service which links terminals 1, 2 and 3 and Paddington Station in London via five other London stations. There is a free service which links terminals 4 and 5 to the others so the Connect service is available to all passengers. There is also an Express service from London Heathrow airport to Paddington.
Travellers can also travel into the city on the London Underground. There are three Tube stations at the airport which connect to the Piccadilly line. Services run for most of the day and evening and the average journey into London takes around 50 minutes.
For those who prefer a car journey then a taxi may be best. However, this is an expensive option and journeys into the city may be considerably longer than other methods depending on the traffic. Booking in advance may be cheaper and different vehicles can be hired depending on the number of passengers.
Using public transport in London is cheaper with an Oyster card. These cards can be used on tubes, buses and some overland trains. Information on obtaining and using the card can be found at the airport.