Getting To London Heathrow Airport

Heathrow is the UK’s largest airport. It is situated in the south-east of England, 15 miles from the heart of London.

Heathrow has frequent rail connections, direct bus and coach services, and quick and convenient hotel and airport transfers. The choice of travel options is wider than ever, giving you the freedom to plan the journey that best suits you

Getting To London Heathrow Airport By Car

Road connections: Make sure you know which terminal to go to before setting out.

Terminals 1, 2 & 3 are located in the centre of Heathrow and can be reached via the following motorways:

• M4 Junction 4
• M25 Junction 15
• A4 (local road)

Terminal 4 is on the south side of Heathrow and can be reached via the following motorways:

• M4 Junction 3
• M25 Junction 14
• A30 (local road)

Getting To London Heathrow Airport by London Underground

Heathrow has two stations on London Underground’s Piccadilly Line, one station for Terminals 1, 2 & 3 and one for Terminal 4.

Average journey time to central London is approximately 50 to 60 minutes. Tubes run every five minutes at peak times and every nine minutes at off-peak times and weekends:

• The first train for central London leaves at 05.08 (05.57 on Sundays)
• The last train leaves at 23.49 (23.30 on Sundays)
• The first train from central London arrives at Terminal 4 at 06.29 (07.49 on Sundays)
• The last train leaves at 01.07 (00.08 on Sundays)

It takes a further five minutes to reach Terminals 1, 2 & 3. These times are subject to change – it is advisable to check with London Transport before travelling. During the night, the N97 bus connects Heathrow with central London every 30 minutes.

Full details of timetables and fares are available from London Transport: Telephone: + 44 (0)20 7222 1234 (24 hours). Website: www.thetube.com

Getting To London Heathrow Airport By Train

The Railair services provide a valuable link to and from rail services on the local and national rail network from Reading, Woking and Watford Junction.