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The information listed is as of December 12, 2024.

London Heathrow (LHR) to Downtown London

    • "→" indicates the route.

Subway

Piccadilly Line

LHR Terminals 2, 3 → Piccadilly Circus

  • Platform: Station directly connected to terminal
  • Time required: Approx. 50 minutes
  • Fare: Cash £6.70, Contactless or Oyster Card £5.60
  • Operating hours: Mon. to Thu. 5:12 to 23:45 ,Fri. to Sun. 5:12 to 23:28 (generally 5 minute intervals. Approx. 10 to 15 minute intervals early in the morning. Night Tube operates on Fri. and Sat. nights)

Train

Heathrow Express

LHR Terminals 2, 3 → Paddington Sta.

  • Platform: The station is directly connected to the terminal
  • Time required: Approx. 15 minutes
  • Fare: £25 for one way express, £39. round trip. from £10 for ticket purchased in advanced for a specific date. Business First Class ticket: £32 one way, £46 round trip.
  • Operating hours: Mon to Sat. 5:17 to 23:57 (Mon and Sat. to 23:32, Fri~0:04[following day]), Sun. 7:32 to 23:34 (approx. 15-minute intervals)

Elizabeth line

LHR Terminals 2, 3 → Paddington Station

  • Platform: The station is directly connected to the terminal
  • Time required: Approx. 30 minutes
  • Fare: Contactless or Oyster Card £12.20 (Fares may vary depending on the direction of travel, the time of day, and the day of the week.)
  • Operating hours: Mon. to Sat. 5:21 to 0:12, Sun. 5:54 to 0:12 (following day) (approx. 5 to 20-minute intervals)

Bus

Mid-Distance Bus Coach National Express

LHR Terminals 2, 3 → Victoria Coach Sta.

  • Boarding point: Departs from Central Bus Sta., 5 to 10 minute walk from Terminals 2, 3
  • Time required: Approx. 45 to 95 minutes
  • Fare: From £8.80 (not including online booking fee. Cancellations are OK and there are additional fees for seat booking and if you have large luggage items. Prices vary depending on the method of payment and congestion.)
  • Operating hours: 1:00 to 23:59 (0 to 5 buses per hour)

Taxi

  • Taxi Stand: Departs outside each terminal
  • Time required: Approx. 60 minutes (Depends on local traffic conditions)
  • Fare: Black cabs are £80 to £150 (From the Heathrow Airport taxi rank there is a £2 surcharge and £5.20 drop-off fee.)

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