Heathrow Airport Public Transportation: Trains, Buses & Coaches

How to get to Heathrow Airport: best public transport options

London is a huge metropolis, so many people are interested in transportation from the airport and vice versa. Depending on the purpose of your trip, you can use different means of transportation to get to your hotel, another neighbourhood, or even another city. The information below about getting to Heathrow Airport will help you find the right option and know the details of the trip.

Hotel Hoppa buses are designed to travel to the nearest hotels from the airport. They run on 11 routes, so this option is the most convenient for those who travel.

How do I get to another city outside of London? For example, you are going to Birmingham, Oxford or Liverpool. In this case, you will need to use regular buses with all the amenities. Despite the long distances, you will feel comfortable with free Wi-Fi, a restroom, and even a minibar. Most cities can be reached by train. To do this, you need to take a bus that goes to the train station.

Use the underground if you are looking for a budget option to get from the airport to London and the surrounding areas. This variant is the most convenient, as the London Metro runs every 10 minutes in each direction.

When travelling with children, you should pay attention to the Heathrow Express or Tfl buses. Here you can take advantage of free travel for children and discounts. Special offers are also available for students, pensioners and groups.

Trains to Heathrow

Train to Heathrow Airport and from there has many options, including Heathrow Express, Elizabeth line and London underground. Below you can find out the fastest way of getting to Heathrow.

Heathrow Express

The Heathrow Express runs between Heathrow Central Airport and London Paddington. This option is the fastest and most comfortable, as the trains have air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Passengers can recharge their devices here via an outlet, store their luggage, and watch TV while travelling.

If you are looking for an option with increased comfort, consider Business First. Trains of this class have larger seats and increased legroom, and you can use a table and free newspapers.

The District, Circle, Bakerloo, and Hammersmith & City subway lines in London cover Heathrow to Paddington train station, which is located near Hyde Park and Oxford Street. From here, you can travel by train to the outskirts of the city and other regions of the country to the west and south.

Heathrow Express stops

Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3, as well as Heathrow Terminal 5, are the stops for the Heathrow Express train. If passengers intend to travel to Terminal 4, they need to transfer to a free shuttle train at Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3. The connecting trains run every 15 minutes and take 4 minutes to reach Terminal 4.

Heathrow Express timetable

The Heathrow Express is a fast and convenient train that provides a quicker transport link between Heathrow Central Airport and London Paddington. This train is a reliable and efficient way to travel to and from the airport. Trains run every 15 minutes, providing passengers with fast and comfortable access to their flights. The Heathrow Express timetable is available for download.

It takes 15 minutes to get from London Paddington to Heathrow Central (Terminals 2 and 3), and only 3 minutes more to reach Terminal 5. In addition to speed, the Heathrow Express also offers a comfy passenger experience, including wide seats, free Wi-Fi, and device charging sockets.

Heathrow Express tickets

You can buy Heathrow Express tickets online or via the Heathrow Express app, as well as at stations or in the arrivals hall. A Web Single ticket costs £25 (or $30 or €28.2) at any time, and a round-trip Heathrow Express price is £37 (or $44.5 or €42). However, you can save a lot of money if you buy tickets beforehand. If you book your Heathrow Express ticket 90 days in advance, you can buy a one-way ticket for just £5.50* (or $6.6 or €6.2), which is a discount of up to 75% off Express Saver fares. It is recommended to read the terms and conditions before purchasing.

Contactless and Oyster cards are available for travelling with Heathrow Express. Fares vary by time of day, but you can still get the best fees, including Express Saver Returns, even at peak times. If you want to take advantage of great deals and buy tickets from £5.50* ($6.6 or €6.2), you can book them on heathrowexpress.com or via the app. But please note that certain requirements apply when booking 90 days in advance and when there are limited seats available.

Heathrow Express discounts

Children under the age of 15 can travel free of charge on Heathrow Express if they are accompanied by an adult or they can also ride on their own with proof of air travel, such as a boarding pass or reservation. In this case, kids must have a photo ID.

If you are travelling with children or with a group of two or more people, you should take advantage of exclusive online offers to maximize your travel expenses.

Below you can find several offers for tickets for journeys with more people:

• Duo Saver: In case you intend to travel with a friend or partner, take benefit of the Duo Saver offer, which provides a 25% discount on round-trip express tickets for two adults. The cost of such a ticket is only £55.50 ($66.7 or €62.9), which saves £18.50 ($22.2 or €21). This offer is only available for advance online booking.
• Group Discount: If you're travelling with an adult family or group of friends, you can take advantage of the Group Discount offer, which allows you to get 1/3 off Off Peak Express Saver tickets for three or more adults voyaging together. Advance online booking is required.
• Carnet: When you travel frequently on Heathrow Express, choose the Carnet offer, which allows you to buy tickets for 6 trips for the price of 5 or 12 trips for the price of 9. These passes are available from employees of ticket offices. They are valid in both directions and allow you to save money on each trip.

Heathrow underground

London Underground boasts the most cost-effective rail route between Heathrow Airport and the UK capital. The Piccadilly line provides seamless access to the airport from stations between Cockfosters and Heathrow, with convenient connections to other underground and rail lines.

To save money and time, it is recommended to purchase all-day passes - you can do this online or visit the centres located at Terminals 2 and 3 of the underground station. Tickets are available for purchase at all London Underground stations.

Heathrow Airport has three London Underground stations: one for Terminals 2 and 3, and one for Terminals 4 and 5. Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3 underground stations are located between the terminals, which can be reached by walking in just a few minutes. Heathrow Terminal 4 is accessible via elevators or stairs on level -1. And Heathrow Terminal 5 is located in the basement of the terminal building.

Either of these metro stations is covered by Travelcard 6, you will need an Oyster card or contactless payment card to use the underground.

London Heathrow underground timetable

Below is information about the timetable and cost of travel between Heathrow train station and Central. Please note that the timetable is subject to change, so check Transport for London or call +44 (0)343 22 1234 before you travel. In addition, different timetables may apply on Christmas and New Year's Day.

On Friday and Saturday evenings, the Piccadilly line offers a night Tube service that runs six times an hour between Heathrow Airport and central London. If you are planning to travel at night, it is suitable to use TfL transportation.

Alternatively, if you need to travel outside of Piccadilly Line opening hours, you can take the N9 night bus, which runs every 30 minutes to central London from Terminal 5 and Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Train from Heathrow to London

The most convenient way to get to London is by metro, which runs from the airport terminals. For your convenience, below is the train schedule for Heathrow station:

• Terminals 2 and 3:

First train - 05:12

Last train - 23:45 (23:28 on Sundays)

• Terminal 4:

First train - 05:02 (05:06 on Saturdays, 05:47 on Sundays)

Last train - 23:35 (23:37 on Fridays, 23:38 on Saturdays, 22:37 on Sundays)

• Terminal 5:

First train - 05:22

Last train - 23:42 (23:25 on Sundays).

Trains from central London to LHR

London Underground is a popular way to travel to and from Heathrow Airport in London. Here is the schedule for departures from Green Park:

• Terminals 2 and 3:

First train departs at 05:48

Last train departs at 00:33* (23:40 on Sundays)

• Terminal 4:

First train departs at 05:54 (05:45 on Saturdays, 07:00 on Sundays)

Last train departs at 23:18 (23:12 on Fridays and Saturdays, 22:42 on Sundays)

• Terminal 5:

First train departs at 05:48

Last train departs at 00:23 (23:27 on Sundays)

Please note that the schedule of the train to Central London may vary and it is recommended to check the Transport for London website or call their hotline at +44 (0)343 222 1234 before your journey. Additionally, different schedules may apply during holidays and special events.

Elizabeth line Heathrow

The Elizabeth line now serves terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5 and connects Reading to Heathrow bus, central and east London, as well as Essex. Trains run directly from Reading and Heathrow to Abbey Wood. Heathrow passengers travelling to or from Shenfield will need to change trains at Paddington station.

The estimated Elizabeth Line to Heathrow time once the railway line is fully operational is around 28 minutes, making it a faster option than the Piccadilly line on the London Underground.

It is now possible to travel from Heathrow Airport to areas such as Farringdon and Canary Wharf in 36 and 45 minutes at weekends, or 40 and 51 minutes during the week. Fares on the Elizabeth line are £12.80 ($15.4 or €14.5) at any time of day for travel to or from Heathrow Airport where the journey begins, ends or passes through Zone 1. Contactless fares are also available on the Elizabeth line using an Oyster card or Contactless payment.

Single tickets and passes for Zones 1-6 can be purchased at ticket machines in the airport's concourse area. Passengers can use the Elizabeth line timetables and route maps to plan routes correctly, taking into account the current public transport schedule.

Heathrow ground transportation

If you are looking for LHR trains, and ground transportation to or from London Airport, you have several options. Local buses, buses to various cities and train stations, as well as Hotel Hoppa buses are all options available to passengers.

Local buses offer many routes passing through LHR Airport. Hotel Hoppa buses are the ideal option for those looking for a direct connection between LHR Airport and hotels in the area. It's a convenient and fast way to get to your hotel without any extra effort.

Regardless of which option you choose, you will need to know the exact route and timetable. Be careful and plan your trip in advance to make it as comfortable and efficient as possible.

Heathrow buses

There is an extensive local bus network that provides affordable transportation between Heathrow Airport, central London and neighbouring towns. Services offered by Transport for London (TfL) travel between Heathrow and various parts of west and central London. Trips begin and end at Central Bus Station, which is within walking distance of Terminals 2 and 3 or Terminal 5, with some routes also calling at Terminal 4.

Heathrow Central bus station is located between terminals 2 and 3 and directly above the London Underground station.

Terminal 4 is located outside the arrival level of the terminal building and within walking distance of the London Underground and Elizabeth line stations.

Terminal 5 is located outside on the arrival level of the terminal building, above the London Underground, Heathrow Express and Elizabeth line stations.

Cashless payment methods are accepted on TfL buses, such as:

• Oyster card;
• Visitor Oyster card;
• A contactless payment card;
• Day Travelcard ticket.

Children from 5 to 18 years old and students may be eligible for free or reduced fares on TfL buses and other public transport to Heathrow.

Heathrow bus routes

Heathrow has an extensive network of local bus routes, providing connections between the airport and various parts of London and surrounding towns. Here are some of the routes, their connections and their fares:

• Route 105 with a destination in Greenford Station goes through Heathrow Central Bus Station and Southall Station.
• Route 111 has a destination in Kingston and operates within Heathrow Central Bus Station - Hounslow - Hampton Station - Hampton Court Palace.
• Route 278 links through the points Ruislip - Heathrow Central Bus Station - Hayes and Harlington Station - Hillingdon Station.
• Route 285 is connected with Kingston - Heathrow Central Bus Station - Hatton Cross Station - Feltham - Hanworth - Hampton - Teddington.
• Route 350 connects Hayes and Harlington Station - Heathrow Terminal 5 - Stockley Park - West Drayton Station.
• Bus 423 Heathrow runs through bus stops Hounslow - Heathrow Terminal 5 - Hatton Cross Station.
• Route 482 services Southall - Heathrow Terminal 5 - Heathrow Terminal 4 - Hatton Cross Station - Hounslow - Southall Station.
• Route 490 has stops in Richmond Station - Heathrow Terminal 5 - Heathrow Terminal 4 - Hatton Cross Station - Feltham Station - Twickenham.
• Route A10 runs via Uxbridge Station - Heathrow Central Bus Station - West Drayton – Hillingdon.
• Route U3 goes through Uxbridge - Heathrow Central Bus Station - Harmondsworth - West Drayton - Yiewsley - Hillingdon Hospital - Brunel University.

Express and night routes

Below is information about local bus routes in Heathrow and their stops and numbers:

• Route X26 operates on an express timetable from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station with intermediate stops at Hatton Cross Station, Kingston and Worcester Park Station.
• The X140 route runs on a local schedule from Harrow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station with stays at Hayes and Harlington Station and Northolt Station.
• Route N9 operates on a nightly schedule from 23:40 to 05:35 from Aldwych to Heathrow Terminal 5 and Heathrow Central Bus Station with intermediate stopovers at Hounslow, Isleworth Station, Hammersmith Station, Green Park Station, Piccadilly Circus and Charing Cross Station.
• The N140 route operates on a nightly schedule from 23:40 to 05:35 from Harrow to Heathrow Central Bus Station with transit points at Hayes and Harlington Station, Northolt Station and Harrow and Wealdstone Station.

Buses to other cities

Heathrow has several bus operators that provide connections between the airport and the surrounding areas and towns in the home counties. The routes start and end at the Central Bus Station, which is within walking distance of Terminals 2 and 3 or Terminal 5. Some routes also call at Terminal 4. To travel by public transport at Heathrow Airport, you must have a valid ticket, which can be purchased by contactless payment on all routes.

Here is a list showing the destinations, stops and route numbers for each trip:

• Maidenhead to Heathrow Central Bus Station via Langley, Slough and Cippenham on route 4.
• Britwell to Heathrow Terminal 5 via Langley and Slough on route 7.
• Slough to Heathrow Terminal 5 via Staines, Egham, Englefield Green and Windsor on route 8.
• High Wycombe to Heathrow Central Bus Station via Uxbridge, Denham, Gerrards Cross, Beaconsfield and Holtspur on route 102.
• Englefield Green to Heathrow Terminal 5 via Stanwell Moor, Stanwell, Ashford Hospital, Staines and Egham on the 442 route.
• Whiteley Village to Heathrow Central Bus Station via Hatton Cross, Heathrow Terminal 4, Stanwell, Ashford, Sunbury, Shepperton and Walton-on-Thames on the 555 route.
• Bracknell to Heathrow Terminal 5 via Colnbrook, Langley, Slough, Windsor, LEGOLAND, Winkfield and Ascot on Green Line 703.
• Harlow to Heathrow Central Bus Station via Uxbridge, Denham, Rickmansworth, Watford, St Albans, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Hertford and Ware on Green Line 724.
• Hatton Cross to Heathrow Central Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Heathrow Terminal 4 on the H30.

Heathrow coaches

Heathrow is an airport where you will find a variety of bus operators that provide an economical and convenient way to travel around the country. If you are looking for a bus that can bring you to Heathrow Airport, you should know that there are several stops depending on the terminal you are using.

To catch a bus at Terminals 2 and 3, you can head to Heathrow Central Bus Station, located between Terminals 2 and 3, right above the London Underground station.

In Terminal 4, bus stops are located outside the arrival level of the terminal building, at stops 12 to 17, which are within walking distance of London Underground and Elizabeth line stations.

Terminal 5 has bus stops outside on the arrival level of the terminal building, at stops 9 to 15, as well as above the London Underground, Heathrow Express and Elizabeth line stations. This makes it easy to get to this terminal from anywhere in London or another city in the country.

National Express Heathrow

National Express coaches provide a comfortable way to travel to and from Heathrow Airport. Here are some of the destinations, stops, and route numbers offered by the company:

• London Victoria/Worthing to Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Gatwick Airport, and Brighton (route number 025).
• London Victoria/Poole to Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth (route number 035).
• Gatwick Airport/Bristol to Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 (route number 200).
• Gatwick Airport/Swansea to Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Newport, and Cardiff (route number 201).
• Cardiff to Heathrow Terminal 4, Heathrow Terminal 5, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bristol, and Newport (route number 202).
• London Victoria/Penzance to Heathrow Central Bus Station, Taunton, Exeter, Plymouth, and Newquay (route number 406).
• London Victoria/Liverpool to Heathrow Central Bus Station, Oxford, Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent, and Chester (route number 423).
• Birmingham to Heathrow Terminal 5, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Hemel Hempstead, Luton Airport, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Coventry, and Birmingham Airport (route number 707).

Passengers can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, leather seats with reclining backrests, and air conditioning on National Express coaches.

Other coach companies at LHR

Megabus

Every day, Megabus buses depart from the Central Bus Station, providing the opportunity to book seats, use free Wi-Fi, charge devices and use toilets on board. In addition, this coach to Heathrow offers extra legroom to ensure maximum passenger comfort. Megabus operates to and from Heathrow, covering Cardiff, Bristol, Manchester and other cities.

The Airline Heathrow

The Heathrow Airline offers convenient bus services between Heathrow, Oxford and Gatwick with the following benefits:

• Passengers are provided with free Wi-Fi and comfortable seats on board.
• Shuttles are operated daily, which allows passengers to conveniently plan their routes.
• There is extra legroom and toilets for passengers on board.

Here is full information on all available routes of The Airline Heathrow:

1. London Gatwick Airport: Bus stop at Heathrow - Heathrow Terminal 5 and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The route is LGW.
2. Oxford to Heathrow bus: bus stop in Heathrow is Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The route is OXF/LHR.

FlixBus

FlixBus is a prominent bus company in Europe that operates a large fleet of green buses, offering transportation to over 3,000 destinations across 35 European countries. FlixBus can take you to a number of cities in the United Kingdom, including Bristol, Cardiff, London, and Victoria.

Buses from Heathrow Airport to train stations

There are regular bus and coach services between Heathrow Airport and various National Rail stations, including Feltham, Guildford, Reading, Watford Junction and Woking. For trips to Richmond, Camberley, Bracknell, London Waterloo, Clapham Junction and further south, you can take the 285 and 490 buses that run from Heathrow to Feltham.

Additionally, the RailAir RA2 bus offers a route from Heathrow Central Bus Station and Terminal 5 to Guildford Railway Station for trips to Farnham, Portsmouth and the North Downs.

There are several types of public transportation at London Heathrow Airport that can be used to get from Heathrow Airport to various national railway stations. One of them is the RailAir RA1 bus, which departs from Heathrow Central Bus Station and Terminal 5 and takes passengers quickly to Reading.

Another option is the Green Line route 724, which runs from Heathrow to Watford Junction. You can also use the RailAir RA2 bus, which runs to Woking train station.

If you are planning to travel via Feltham, Guildford, Reading or Woking, you can buy a combined train and bus ticket.

However, it is worth checking the prices of individual tickets for each part of the journey, as the prices of combined tickets may not be cheaper. It is recommended to check the websites of the carriers for more detailed information.

Hoppa bus Heathrow - hotel shuttles

The Heathrow Hoppa bus is the most convenient and reliable way to get between the hotel and Heathrow terminals. The Hotel Hoppa buses run from Heathrow Terminals to major hotels in the city.

You can check out the following table with bus stops at each Terminal:

• There is a bus stop 9 in Terminal 2;
• Stop 12 is located in Terminal 3;
• Bus stop Crowne Plaza hotel situated in Terminal 4;
• You can find stops 17 & 18 in Terminal 5.

Tickets can be purchased directly from the driver. A one-way ticket costs £6 ($6.6 or €6.2) and a return ticket costs £11 ($13.2 or €12.4). A family ticket (for 2 adults and 3 children under 15) costs £11 ($13.2 or €12.4) one way and £21 ($25.2 or €23.7) round trip.

To get a discount on tickets, you can book them in advance on the Hotel Hoppa website, app, or hotel kiosks.

Hotel Hoppa buses pick up and drop off passengers directly from the hotel to Heathrow terminals. Buses are available throughout the day, with the first departure at 04:00 am and the last at midnight. Bus stops are located near the hotel entrances to avoid luggage issues and provide maximum passenger convenience