Underground | London Tube to Heathrow | Heathrow Due to escalator work, Holborn station will be exit-only, with no interchange from the Central Line, between 07:30 and 10:00 on weekdays. [More details] London Underground's Piccadilly Line provides the most cost-effective rail route between Heathrow and the capital. Journey time by Tube is under an hour and you shouldn't have to wait longer than ten minutes for a train, even off-peak. Where to catch trains Heathrow has three London Underground stations – one for Terminals 2 and 3 and one each at Terminal 4 and Terminal 5 . Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3 station is between the terminals, which are a few minutes' walk away via pedestrian subway. Heathrow Terminal 4 and Heathrow Terminal 5 underground stations are in the basements of the terminal buildings. All stations are in Travelcard Zone 6. Fares and tickets Underground tickets are available at all stations. The single cash fare to central London (Zone 1) is £6.00.

A one-day Travelcard, giving unlimited travel in Zones 1-6, costs £17.20 (Anytime) or £12.10 (off-peak). For more information visit tfl.gov.uk/fares-and-payments or visit the Travel Information Centre at Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3 underground station. Oyster pay-as-you-go fares are £5.10 (Mon - Fri, 06:30 - 09:30) and £3.10 (all other times). You'll need an Oyster card – for details see oyster.tfl.gov.uk – or a contactless payment card . Train times The first and last trains to and from Heathrow are shown below. Train times and fares are subject to change – please confirm using the Transport for London website or call +44 (0)343 22 1234 before travelling. Night Tube On Fridays and Saturdays the Piccadilly Line now operates a 24-hour service, with night trains to and from Terminals 2, 3 and 5 on average every 10 minutes. There is no service on the Terminal 4 loop.

First and last trains to central London Station London Underground Heathrow To London, Times & Prices Harwich The downside is crowded carriages and around 20 stations into town. There will be an Underground station near your ultimate destination, (after perhaps a change). Heathrow Airport is in Zone 6 of London's zoned transport system. (To understand the zone system which is the basis for all fares on the London Underground, read our using the London Underground page). The Underground carriages become grossly overcrowded during peak rush hours. Heathrow is first stop so you will get a seat, getting off in Central London with lots of luggage at this time maybe an experience you can do without after a long flight. 3 Heathrow Underground Stations, 4 Heathrow Passenger Terminals Heathrow Airport has three Underground stations for the four passenger terminals. All trains visit the Heathrow Central Station that is for Terminals 2 and 3, some trains go to Terminal 4, the rest go to Terminal 5, no train visits Terminal 4 and 5. When you are returning to Heathrow make sure you board the right train.

Heathrow Airport Night Tube Map Route 1 (Terminal 4) - Incoming trains from London will branch off after Hatton Cross station to Terminal 4. After Terminal 4 the train loops around to Central (Terminals 2,3) before going back to London. These trains do not go to Terminal 5 and do not travel the other way from Central to Terminal 4. Route 2 (Terminal 5) - Incoming trains from London will go straight to Central (Terminals 2,3) before going onto Terminal where the train terminates. After a short while the train will return to London the same way. These trains do not visit Terminal 4. Train Times & Journey Planning The first train to Central London leaves Heathrow at around 5.10 a.m. , (30 minutes later on Sundays). The last train leaves for Central London around 23:45 (15 minutes earlier on Sundays). The first train from Central London arrives at Heathrow at around 06:40 and the last train leaves for Heathrow from London around 00:20 (23:30 on Sundays).

On Fridays and Saturday nights the Piccadilly Line runs all night at around 10 minute intervals between Terminal 5 and Cockfosters, stopping at Heathrow Central for Terminals 2 and 3. No trains run to Terminal 4 as part of the night service and if you are interconnecting to reach your destination, check that the other line also runs a night service, (see Night Tube Map link within the sub-menu above). When the Underground is shut there is a night bus alternative, route N9 which runs throughout the night at 30 minute intervals from Terminal 5 and also visiting the central bus station where Terminals 2 and 3 are. The route includes stops at Hammersmith, Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner and Piccadilly. Changing Trains From The Piccadilly Line Although the Piccadilly Line goes direct to many of London's major hotel districts a good proportion of travellers will need to change Underground train onto a different line. The most common change is to switch to one of the District Lines trains or to be going to Victoria, a major hotel district. If you look at the Underground Map, stations like Earls Court, South Kensington or Green Park look good places to switch.

In practise, these stations are not such a great idea towing luggage as the distance between lines is significant and you will have to negotiate steps, escalators etc. Hammersmith and Barons Court are better stations as both lines use the same platform, you just walk off one train and the other train is about 8 yards in front of you. Even if you are taking the District Line branch down to the Bayswater/Paddington hotel area it pays with luggage to change at both Barons Court and Earls Court where trains depart from the same platform than battling the crowds and obstacles from the Piccadilly Line deep Underground at this point to the District Line on the surface. London Underground Night Service - The Night Tube In 2016 the London Underground begun to introduce a full 24 x 7 service on Friday and Saturday nights only. Introduction has been on a phased basis. Night Tube services are now running on the Central, Victoria, Jubilee line, Northern line (Charing Cross branch) and Piccadilly line (but not Acton to Uxbridge branch). The Night Tube will offer a 24-hour service on Fridays and Saturdays.

Standard off-peak fares are levied for travelling on the Night Tube using Oyster and Contactless Cards. Travelcards are valid from the first day of issue (using the date printed on the card), and for journeys starting before 04:30 the following day. For example, if you buy a 1 Day Travelcard at 11:00 on Friday, you can use it until 04:29 on the following Saturday. Taking Luggage On The Underground Interior of Piccadilly Line Carriage The London Underground system is bustling and crowded at all times of the day. This is not a problem normally, but using the Underground with luggage in tow is it practical?. Well the good news is yes it is fine, and many people do use the London Underground routinely with luggage. The caveat is within reason, its not such a good idea if you have arrived on a flight with a North American flight's luggage allowance. Up to one case of about 20 kg (44 lbs) should be fine. The main thing is to be prepared. Its not going to be a pleasant experience unless you're travelling early morning on a Saturday or Sunday, just think of the money you are saving.

At Heathrow Airport, the Underground trains are near empty as they start at Heathrow, crowding is not going to be a problem at this point. You can do yourself a big favour by getting as far as possible away from other passengers with luggage on the platform before boarding. By the time you get to Hammersmith the probability is that people will be standing and the carriages are getting crowded. So the trick is to put your luggage in the space by the door and sit in an empty seat next to it so you can keep an eye on it, (see images). Now you see the reason why you want to get as far from others with luggage on the platform. If the train gets really crowded a lot of people prefer to stand and sit or lean on their luggage. Getting The Best Fares On The Underground For the vast majority of people using the Underground purchasing a cash ticket on the day is very expensive compared with the alternatives everybody else will be using. Yes, it can be complicated, especially if you have kids, but if you spend a little time understanding the basics you will be rewarded handsomely financially by purchasing the appropriate ticket for you.

For the majority of visitors an Oyster Card for each person will be the core of your transport needs within London. You can buy on-demand on arrival at Heathrow at the Underground Stations or you can buy in advance on-line a special Visitors Oyster Card. The Oyster page linked below will enable you to budget likely costs, explains the advantages and disadvantages of standard Oysters v Visitor Oysters and potential money saving additions like Travelcards if you are staying more than 5 days and of course the hoops you need to negotiate if you have kids, (under 16 years of age). London Heathrow Airport by Train | Airwise London Heathrow Airport by Train London Heathrow Airport by Train Heathrow has three rail services to/from central London. The Heathrow Express, Heathrow Connect, and the London Underground ("the Tube"). Heathrow Express The Heathrow Express provides a high speed non-stop service between London Paddington Station and Heathrow Airport. There are two Heathrow Express stations at the airport -- Heathrow Central (for Terminals 2, & 3), and Heathrow Terminal 5. Passengers for Terminal 4 should change to the free transfer train service at Heathrow Central Station. Train transfer between terminals is free.

Trains run every 15 minutes throughout the day. Journey time to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 15 minutes, to Terminal 5 is 21 minutes. The first Heathrow Express train leaves Paddington at 05:10, the last 23:25 (11.25 pm). The first train leaves Heathrow Terminal 5 at 05:07, the last 23:42 (11.42 pm). Heathrow Express trains leave from platform 6 or 7 at Paddington station. Fare: One way £18.00, return/round trip £32.00. First class: £26.00, return/round trip £50.00. Tickets can be purchased at Paddington and Heathrow stations or on board the train with cash or credit card. Online ticket bookings, saver fares and further information at Heathrow Express . Heathrow Connect The Heathrow Connect train also serves London Paddington Station. It stops at five stations - Hayes & Harlington, Southall, Hanwell, West Ealing and Ealing Broadway - en route to/from Paddington.

Trains call at Heathrow Central (for Terminals 2 & 3), and Heathrow Terminal 4. For Terminal 5 use the free transfer train service at Heathrow Central Station. Trains operate every 30 minutes, with a journey time between Paddington and Heathrow of about 25 minutes. The first train leaves Paddington at 04:42, the last 23:03 (11.03 pm). On Sundays the first departure is 06:12. The first train leaves Heathrow Terminal 4 at 05:23, the last 00:01 (12.01 am). On Sundays the first departure from Terminal 4 is 06:07. The fare between Paddington and Heathrow is £8.50 one-way, £16.50 return/round trip. Tickets can be purchased at Paddington and Heathrow stations or online. Online ticket purchase and further information at Heathrow Connect . National Rail More information on all UK rail services including Heathrow Airport trains is available at National Rail . London Underground The London Underground Piccadilly Line provides a regular service to all Terminals at Heathrow Airport.

There are three Underground stations at Heathrow - Terminal 4, Terminal 5, and a single station serving Terminals 2 & 3. The first train from central London leaves Piccadilly Circus at 05:47, the last at 00:21 (12.21 am). The first train from Heathrow leaves Terminal 4 at 05:02, the last at 23:35 (11.35 pm). Trains run every 3-7 minutes depending on time of day. Average journey time is 45-60 minutes. Fare to/from central London (Zone 1) is £5 one-way. For more information on the London Underground.

Piccadilly to 256 Cockfosters Left Heathrow Terminal 4 4 mins Piccadilly to 226 Heathrow via T4 Loop Between Hounslow West and Hatton Cross 8 mins Piccadilly to 227 Heathrow via T4 Loop Between Hounslow East and Hounslow Central 13 mins Piccadilly to 231 Heathrow via T4 Loop At South Ealing Platform 3 22 mins London Heathrow Airport - Traveller Information - visitlondon.com London Heathrow Airport Email Facebook Twitter Google+ Your essential guide to travelling between Heathrow Airport and Central London by train, tube, coach, bus, taxi or airport hotel transfer. Located 32km (20 miles) to the west of Central London, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is one of the busiest and most advanced airports in the world. To see LHR's exact location, visit the London Airports Map . With 190,000 passengers arriving and departing every day, Heathrow handles more international passengers than any other airport in the world. Find your way around Heathrow with the traveller information below.

Heathrow Airport Terminals The airport is spread across five terminals, each with shops, restaurants, currency exchange facilities, information counters, accommodation desks and left luggage facilities . Heathrow Arrivals and Departures Heathrow Airport Arrivals can be found on the ground floor of Terminals 1, 3, 4 and 5, and on the first floor of Terminal 2. After you leave the aircraft, you'll pass through passport control, baggage reclaim and Customs. In the arrivals hall, you'll find shops, restaurants, currency exchange, car rental and hotel reservation desks. Heathrow Airport Departures can be found on the first floor of Terminals 1, the fourth and fifth floors of Terminal 2, the ground floor of Terminal 3, the second floor of Terminal 4 and the top floor of Terminal 5. All passengers must clear security control before entering the departure lounge, where you'll find shops, bars and cafes. Heathrow Hotels and Airport Transfer Services There are numerous hotels near Heathrow Airport, including the following options: Find and book more hotels near Heathrow Airport . Hotel Hoppa is a convenient way to travel between your Heathrow Airport hotel and Heathrow's terminals.

Tickets purchased in advance are £4.50 each way for adults and one child aged between five and 15 can travel free with every fare-paying adult - under-5s travel free of charge. The adult fare is £5 if you pay the driver directly. For more information on hotel transfer buses visit the Heathrow Airport website . Travelling by Train To And From Heathrow Airport There are various trains to London from Heathrow Airport. The Heathrow Express is the fastest way to travel into Central London. Trains from Heathrow leave every 15 minutes and the journey to London Paddington takes about 15-20 minutes. Trains to London leave Heathrow Airport from approximately 5am until 11.55pm. Standard adult fares are £21.50 for a single ticket purchased online or at a ticket office/machine (or £26.50 when purchased onboard). Heathrow Connect services run from London Paddington, calling at Ealing Broadway, West Ealing, Hanwell, Southall, Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow Central (Terminals 1, 2 and 3).

For Terminals 4 and 5, there's a free Heathrow Express transfer service from Heathrow Central. Heathrow Connect journey time is about 25 minutes from Paddington to Heathrow Central and adult single tickets cost £10.10. Buy your train tickets to London . Travelling By Tube To And From Heathrow Airport The Piccadilly line connects Heathrow Airport to Central London and the rest of the Tube system. The Tube is cheaper than the Heathrow Express or Heathrow Connect but it takes a lot longer. Tube services leave Heathrow every few minutes from approximately 5.10am (5.50am Sundays) to 11.45pm (11.30pm Sundays). The journey time to Piccadilly Circus is about 50 minutes. There are three Tube stations at Heathrow Airport, serving Terminals 1-3, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5. A single paper ticket from Heathrow (Zone 6) into Central London (Zone 1) costs £5.70. Buying Oyster Cards at Heathrow Airport If you are going to be in London for more than a day, it's worth booking a Visitor Oyster Card in advance.

The Visitor Oyster Card is delivered to your home before you arrive in London. This means you can board the Tube right away. If you do not have a Visitor Oyster Card, but still plan to travel around London for more than a day, you can buy an Oyster card at the airport Tube station. Exit the airport and follow the signs for the Underground. You can purchase an Oyster card at the cashier window. Visit the Transport for London (TfL) website . Travelling By Coach To And From Heathrow Airport National Express runs frequent coach services between Heathrow's central bus station and Victoria Coach Station . The journey takes between 40 and 90 minutes, depending on the route. Some services stop en route in Hammersmith or Earl's Court. Standard single tickets cost from £6. Services from Heathrow commence at approximately 4.20am and run until 10.20pm. Easybus also run a service from Heathrow Airport Central bus station to Shepherd's Bush, which then continues on to Waterloo Station.

Travelling By Bus To And From Heathrow Airport Between approximately 11.30pm and 5am (depending on the day of the week), the N9 night bus runs about every 20 minutes to Central London (Trafalgar Square). The journey time is approximately 76 minutes. For more information visit the Transport for London website . Standard bus fares apply (£1.50 Oyster / contactless) and are accepted. Taking a Taxi To And From Heathrow Airport There are usually taxis queuing for customers at London's airports. Only use a black cab or reputable minicab and never use unauthorised drivers. Ask the driver or minicab company how much your journey will cost beforehand. A metered trip in a black cab to/from Central London generally costs from £45 to £70 and takes approximately one hour. All Heathrow Terminals have an approved taxi desk and authorised taxi rank. Visit the Heathrow Taxis website . Heathrow Airport Parking If you want to park at LHR, there are a number of long-stay and short-stay car parks available. For more information about parking at Heathrow terminals 1-3 check the NCP website .

You can also find out about parking at Heathrow terminals 4 and 5 with NCP . Accessible Transport Dedicated Heathrow Airport staff can provide assistance to passengers with special needs. Heathrow Express trains have areas for passengers using wheelchairs and exiting at Paddington station is straightforward. Visit Heathrow Airport's special assistance page . On the Tube, disabled travellers should be aware that a significant number of stations are not equipped with lifts. Nearly all London bus services are equipped for wheelchair users. Visit the Transport for London accessibility page . Concierge Services Diamond Air offers a bespoke “Meet and Assist” service straight from the airport on the day of your arrival to your home, hotel or office. Useful Links Heathrow Airport to London by Underground, Coach or Train *Fares are cheaper with a Pay as you go Oyster/contactless card Underground to and from Heathrow Airport Piccadilly Line Departure/arrival – Heathrow airport The airport has three underground stations connected to the Piccadilly line. One station serves Terminals 2 and 3 and Terminals 4 and 5 have their own stations. (Terminal 1 is now closed). Departure/arrival – central London See the London underground map for the Piccadilly line route.

Journey time & frequency Trains leave approximately every 5 minutes. If you have an early or late departure, check the TfL website for first and last times. It takes approximately 55 minutes–1 hour to Piccadilly Circus station. There is now a 24-hour service on the Piccadilly line on Fridays and Saturdays (not to Terminal 4). Tickets – 2017 fares Tickets are available from the underground station ticket machines and the London Transport Visitor Centre, opposite the entrance to Terminal 1,2,3 underground station. Cash fare to central London: £6 single (zone 1-6) Get an Oyster card or use a contactless debit/credit card if you want to pay less. The single fare is £3.10 during ‘off peak’ hours, and £5.10 during peak hours (6.30am–9.30am and 4pm–7pm Monday to Friday). If you travel from Heathrow to zone 1 between 4pm–7pm, there’s no afternoon peak fare.

If you use an Oyster card or a contactless debit/credit card to pay for travel for the rest of the day, the maximum deducted is £12. Coaches to and from Heathrow Airport National Express The largest coach operator in the UK runs frequent coaches between Heathrow airport and Victoria Coach Station in central London. It’s a convenient alternative to the underground, especially if you have a lot of luggage. Departure/arrival – Heathrow airport Terminals 2 or 3 – Central Bus Station Terminal 4 – There are free coach transfers from Terminal 4 to the Central Bus Station from stop 7 outside arrivals Terminal 5 – There are a few direct services to central London from Terminal 5. More frequent services run from the Central Bus Station. Take a free train transfer to Heathrow 2 & 3 train station, then it’s a few minutes walk from there to the Central Bus Station. Departure/arrival – central London Victoria Coach Station, Buckingham Palace Rd, SW1. Frequency & journey time Approximately 2–3 departures per hour. It takes between 45 minutes–50 minutes from Heathrow Central Bus station–London Victoria Coach Station. Allow longer for travel to/from Terminals 4 & 5.

Booking tickets Tickets cost £6 single. Save up to 25% on the cost of two singles if you book a return. You can book online directly with National Express and print out your ticket. If you don’t have access to a printer, there are two alternative options. The tickets can be: sent to your mobile phone (50p) picked up from a collection point (50p) Alternatively, buy tickets from the ticket office at Victoria Coach Station in London (there’s always a queue so give yourself plenty of time), or the Central Bus Station at Heathrow Airport. Luggage Allowance National Express allow two medium sized bags (up to 20kg each) plus hand luggage for free per person. When booking online, ignore the additional luggage option unless you’re travelling with three or more suitcases. Top Tip: If you travel to central London with National Express, you can claim discount vouchers giving you 2 for the price of 1 at some of London’s leading attractions. Click to book and download vouchers . Trains to and from Heathrow Airport Heathrow Connect The Heathrow Connect is the cheapest of the two train services running from Heathrow to central London.

It stops at Hayes, Southall, Hanwell, West Ealing & Ealing Broadway before reaching Paddington station. Departure/arrival – Heathrow airport Terminals 2 or 3 – Heathrow 2 & 3 train station Terminal 4 – Terminal 4 train station Terminal 5 – Take the free train transfer to Heathrow 2 & 3 train station. Change there for a Heathrow Connect train Departure/arrival – central London Paddington train station, Praed St, London W2. Journey time & frequency Approximately 30 minutes. 2 trains per hour. Booking tickets £10.30 adult single. £5.15 child single. Buy tickets at the train station at Heathrow or Paddington or book online The Heathrow Express is another train service from Heathrow to Paddington. It’s slightly quicker than the Heathrow Connect, but more than twice the price (unless you book 30 days in advance).

Top Tip: Get 1/3 off the Heathrow Connect and Heathrow Express with a Rail Card See also London Heathrow Airport | Lufthansa ® Travel Guide How to get there Driving Directions From central London, take the westbound A4 and either continue to the airport site or turn onto the westbound M4 or A30, depending on the terminal. Terminals 1 and 3 can be reached via the M4 (junction 4) and A4, Terminal 4 is reached via the A30, and Terminal 5 can be accessed via the A30 and then the Southern Perimeter Road. All terminals are easily accessible from the M25, either from junction 14 (Terminals 4 and 5) or junction 15 (Terminals 1 and 3). Rail The Heathrow Express (tel: 0845 600 1515; ) non-stop train service links London Heathrow Airport to London Paddington Station every 15 minutes (journey time: 15-20 minutes; fare: £20).

A cheaper option from Paddington is the twice-hourly Heathrow Connect (tel: 0845 678 6975; ), which stops at intermediate stations (journey time: 25 minutes; fare: £9.50 single). For national rail travel information, contact the 24-hour National Rail Enquiries line (tel: 0845 748 4950; ). Underground London Heathrow Airport is on the London Underground (tel: 0845 330 9880; ) network. Separate stations for Terminals 1 and 3, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5 are located on the Piccadilly Line, which can take passengers into central London (journey time: 50 minutes; fare: £5.50 – discounted when using an Oyster Card). Bus Numerous local buses (tel: 0845 300 7000; ) stop at the central bus station (between Terminals 1 and 3) as well as at Terminals 4 and 5. At night, the N9 bus service operates to central London.

Coach Coaches connect London Heathrow Airport to more than 500 destinations throughout the United Kingdom. National Express (tel: 0871 781 8181; ) is the major service provider. Taxi London’s licensed black cabs serve London Heathrow Airport and are available outside each terminal. Taxis can be booked in advance via Heathrow Taxis (tel: (020) 3178 8923; ). The journey time to central London is around 60 minutes and the fare is approximately £80, depending on traffic conditions. Car Parking There is a range of car parking options at London Heathrow Airport. Each terminal has its own short-stay car park: this option is recommended for stays of up to five hours. Long-stay car parks are offered by a number of operators, including NCP (tel: 0845 050 7080; ) and Purple Parking (tel: 0845 450 0808; ), as well as the airport itself – these car parks are linked to the terminals by a courtesy shuttle bus.

Bookings for short- and long-stay parking can be made via the airport website (tel: (0121) 410 522 or 80844 335 1000; ). Business and valet parking (which is available at each terminal) is also bookable through the airport’s website. Motorbikes can park free of charge in designated areas at each terminal. Why not stay for a little while! Choose Lufthansa for a pleasant journey, mobility and a good night's sleep. Be inspired! London Heathrow Airport guide, transportation Getting into from London, parking Terminal 5 London Heathrow' is 14 miles (21 kms) west of central London next to junction 4a of the M4 motorway or junction 14 of the M25. It is at the western end of the Piccadilly underground line and served by a dedicated rail link (Heathrow Express) and a semi-fast link (Heathrow Connect) from London's Paddington train station. London Heathrow Airport handles over 67 million passengers a year and demand is always growing.

Heathrow is the busiest international airport in the world and transports 1.3 million tonnes of cargo per year. London Heathrow has 2 main runways, a cross wind runway, 4 terminals and a fifth terminal is currently under construction. Heathrow serves around 90 airlines to over 180 locations worldwide. Heathrow airport is very large. It is actually not one but 5 separate airports, or terminals. Heathrow Airport is used by over 90 airlines which fly to 170 destinations worldwide. Heathrow's reputation for thefts has led to it sometimes being referred to as 'Thiefrow'. Be sure you know which terminal your flight will land at or depart from. Heathrow has two parallel main runways running east-west and five terminals. Heathrow's newest terminal Terminal 5 is open for business. Terminal 1 Terminal 1 was opened in 1968. Terminal 1 handles most of Heathrow's domestic and Irish routes along with some long haul routes and European routes. Terminal 1 facilities Terminal 2 Terminal 2 is Heathrow's oldest terminal and was opened as the Europa Building in 1955.

Terminal 2 wassoriginally named the Europa Building. Carrying over 8.5 million passengers, 28 airlines operate from this terminal. There are some long haul flights operating from terminal 2 although most are for European destinations. Terminal 2 handles mainly European routes. Terminal 2 facilities Terminal 3 Terminal 3 was opened as The Oceanic Terminal in 1961 to handle flight departures for long-haul routes. The Oceanic Terminal was renamed as Terminal 3 in 1968. Terminal 3 facilities Terminal 4 Terminal 4 was constructed to the south of the southern runway next to the existing cargo terminal, away from the three older terminals, and was connected with Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Terminal 4 was opened by the Prince and Princess of Wales in April 1986. Terminal 4 facilities Terminal 5 Terminal 5 was officially opened by the Queen on the 14 March 2008 and opened to passengers on 27 March 2008. On the day of the terminal opening, British Airways had "teething problems" and was later forced to suspend passenger check-in.

Terminal 5 is a multi-modal transport interchange with specially constructed road, rail and underground links. A bus and coach station is on the ground floor of the 3,800-space car park, while a six-platform rail station is located under the main terminal building, housing extensions to the London Underground Piccadilly Line and Heathrow Express. Ten 50-person glass lifts will take passengers from the station to Departures.. Terminal 5 Facilities Getting into/from London Heathrow Express: a non-stop service directly to London's Paddington station; trains leave every 15 minutes for the 15-minute journey, either from Terminal 5 or Heathrow Central (Terminals 1, 2, 3). Passengers transferring between these two stations on the Heathrow Express may use the service free of charge. (Tickects are £13.50 single if purchased online; £14.50 if purchased at the station) Heathrow Connect: a 25 minute train trip, with departures every half hour, from the same platform as the Heathrow Express. Heathrow Connect stops at Ealing Broadway, West Ealing, Southall, Hanwell, Hayes, and Harlington and Paddington Station.

Heathrow Connect services use Heathrow Central station (Terminals 1, 2, 3) and terminate at Terminal 4 - passengers transferring between these two stations at Heathrow may use the service free of charge. The cost, is significantly cheaper than Heathrow Express (£6.90single, £12.90 open return-trip). National Express Coach services between Heathrow's central bus station and Victoria Coach Station. The journey takes between 40 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on the route. Some services stop en route in Hammersmith or Earl's Court. Standard tickets cost £4 single or £8 return. Services from Heathrow commence around 5.30 am and run until 9.30pm. The Piccadilly line is slower (stops over 15 times before reaching Central London and takes 45+ minutes) and can be quite difficult to manage with suitcases and luggage. It can get very busy with commuters during the rush hours. Whilst access to the Heathrow Express is easy, if travelling on the Piccadilly Line (Underground) be ready to carry your bags up and down steps. It currently costs £4 for a single (one-way fare).

Taxi: You can use the black taxi service for transportation. Prices to the city centre run about £55.You can also consider a minicab, which should cost less at about £35 for the same trip. Heathrow by Bus: Between midnight and 5.30am, the N9 night bus runs every 30 minutes to Central London (Trafalgar Square). Journey time is approximately 65 minutes.Standard bus fares apply (£1 Oyster/£1.50 cash) and Travelcards are accepted. Limousines from all London airports are a luxurious treat to end a very often stressful flight or to make your journey to the airport punctual and comfortable. Some are actually very cheap and provide a lot of service for the money; they may come in and meet you in the airport, serve you tea and coffee with biscuits or have a fully stocked bar. Check the policies of the companies, as some will give you your money back If they are delayed. Airport transfer services are good alternative as these are cars or vans that you book in advance, and can be especially economical for groups.

Fares can be as little as £44 for a group of four, or £19 for a single (prices last verified March 2007. Seasonal variations.). The hottest recent entry to this service (August 2009) is Parker Airport Shuttle who will take up to three passengers to central London for 24.50 (total not each) from Heathrow Airport and £34.50 Gatwick Airport . Most of these services will drop you at any address inside the M25 ring road. Coach Transfers Coaches are a very economical way to travel into the city centre. Due to congestion on the motorways, they can take much longer than the train, but can be muchcheaper. The UK's main coach company National Express runs frequent, comfortable services from Heathrow (about 1 hour) , Gatwick (about 1h20), Stansted (about 1h30) andLuton (about 1h20) to Victoria coach station, the main hub for British coach travel, where coaches and trains can be caught to many other parts of the UK and Europe, or the tube taken to your destination in central London.

National Express has a so-called "funfare", an off-peak fare, which is much cheaper than the train, e.g. Victoria Station (central London) to Southampton costs only 4 pounds on-way, compared with 26 on the train! Other companies such as Terravision also offer low-cost coach travel from Stansted and Luton, with discounts for Ryanair passengers. GreenLine and EasyBus also offers a coach service from London Luton airport, with discounts for EasyJet passengers. All the coach services operate very frequently and tickets can be bought online or at the airport when you arrive. International train travel Eurostar is the only high speed international train service operating between the UK and France/Belgium. From late 2007, Eurostar will terminate at St Pancras International, a newly-renovated station in central London, with the longest champagne bar in Europe. Journey times are currently approximately 2.5hrs from central London to central Paris, and 2.25hrs to central Brussels. Onward connections are available throughout Europe.

Domestic train travel King’s Cross, Victoria, Paddington and Euston stations are just a few of the main terminals for train travel, and all connect to the Underground and buses. If you get lost, there are maps galore in all the Underground stations and you can always ask one of the knowledgable staff members who patrol the stations. Train times from London airports: DLR from London City Airport, 22 minutes to Bank, 14 minutes to Canary Wharf. Heathrow Express, 15 minutes to Paddington. Piccadilly Line 1 hour to Piccadilly Circus station. Gatwick Express 30-35 minutes to Victoria (30-40 minutes on the Southern Line). First Capital Connect 30-35 minutes to London Bridge. Stansted Express 45 minutes to Liverpool Street. First Capital Connect (formerly Thameslink) 35 minutes from Luton Airport Parkway to St Pancras International Station Heathrow Airport Parking Heathrow airport is humongous. It is actually not one but 5 separate airports, or terminals. Make sure you know which of five terminals you are flying from.

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 Directions to Heathrow Parking Express T1,2,3 Serves terminals 1,2 & 3.Transfers operate every 10 minutes to terminals 1,2 & 3 taking approx 15min. From the M4 Junction 4 follow signs to Heathrow Airport. Move towards Long Term Parking reaching Heathrow Perimeter Road. Move towards Long Term Parking and Parking Express. On arriving at the car park take a ticket at the barrier. Park your car and take the keys. Directions to Heathrow Parking Express T4 Serves terminal 4.Transfers operate every 10 minutes. From the M4 Junction 4 follow signs for Heathrow Airport and then signs for Long Term Parking. You will reach Heathrow Perimeter Road. Move towards Long Term Parking and Parking Express. On arrival at the car park take a ticket at the barrier. Park your car and take the keys.

Directions to Heathrow Pink Elephant Car Park Leave the M4 at Junction 4 and follow signs to the airport. Turn left at the last exit before airport tunnel signpost. Turn right at the roundabout. Turn right again at the traffic signal, Move towards the Northern Perimeter Road. Follow signs to Pink Elephant Parking. On arrival at the car park take ticket at the barrier. Directions to Heathrow Q-Park Car Park Leave M4 at Junction 3. Follow A312 towards Hounslow/Feltham. At the roundabout turn right onto A4 (Bath Road) towards Heathrow Terminals 1,2 and 3. Q-Park Flyaway is approx 2 Km down the A4 on left, next to the Travel Inn. On arrival park in the arrivals bays. Directions to Heathrow Park 4 Less Serves terminals 1,2 & 3.Transfers operate every 30 minutes to terminals 1,2 & 3. Leave the M4 at Junction 5, take the A4 to Colnbrook. At the 1st traffic signal, turn left into Sutton Lane. Turn right at 2nd traffic signal signposted West Drayton/Iver.

At the small roundabout turn left next toTower Arms Pub into Thorney Lane. Cross the railway bridge then take 1st right into Court Lane Trading Estate. Move under the M25 bridge and turn left. Follow signs for Park 4 Less. On arrival at the car park, park outside the reception and hand in your keys. Directions to Heathrow Purple Parking Leave M4 at Junction 3 and follow A312 north, signposted to Hayes and Western International Market. After 500 yards at the first roundabout turn right by Tesco towards Southall onto Hayes Road. Go past the Western International Market and after approx 500 yards go straight to the small roundabout. Brent Road is the next turning on the left by the used car lot. Purple Parking is at the end of Brent Road after bearing right at the International Trading Estate. Busiest international airport 67 million passengers a year Heathrow Economy Parking Minutes from the Terminal Buildings On-demand courtesy transport to Heathrow Airport Easy entry and exit arrangements 4 day minimum stay Heathrow Airport Parking - Short Stay / Business Short stay parking is recommended for stays up to five hours and is available from all four terminals.

It is useful if you are seeing someone off on a flight or meeting someone from a flight. Prices start from £2.30 for up to 30 minutes. It will cost you £44.50 per 24 hour period. There is also a fifth car park in the central terminal area, car park 1a. Business Parking is recommended for travellers parking for up to three or four days, or those wanting greater convenience. Business car parks are located closer to the terminals than long stay and operate a more frequent courtesy coach transfer. Suitable for leisure or business parking. Available from all four terminals. Prices range from £21.50 - £26.50 (per day). Heathrow Airport Parking - Long Stay Parking The long stay car parks located at Heathrow Airport offer secure parking facilities, conveniently connected to the airport's terminals via transfer services that run every 5-15 minutes. Airport parking can be booked on the same day of departure, but it is advisable to pre-book in order to secure a parking space. Booking in advance is usually more economical with most car parks offering discounts for phone and online bookings.

Heathrow Airport Parking - Valet Parking If you do not wish to have to transfer from the car park to the terminal you may wish to choose the Meet and Greet valet parking service. The valet parking service involves a chauffeur meeting you at a pre-arranged time at your departure terminal and parking the car for you in a secure compound. Upon your return, the car will be delivered to you at the terminal. The prices of the valet parking depend on how long you intend to keep your vehicle at the airport. A price guide can be seen below: 24 hours (or part thereof) - £42.95 2 days - £65.95 The Cheapest Gatwick - Luton Airport Transfers Identified Indirect - The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Heathrow Airports is not direct, cheapest options involve going into Central London then interchanging to another transport to the other airport. - Expect a travel time of a minimum of 2.5 hours or more, comparing to just over an hour direct. - There are left luggage offices at Paddington, Liverpool Street, St Pancras and Victoria Railway Stations as well as Victoria Coach Station (normally the cheapest) in London.

- If using train or underground, do check for temporary track closures, especially at weekends when heavy maintenance is performed. Industrial action is not unknown but will be publicised on the providers web-site. - The absolute cheapest way of getting between Central London and Luton by bus that is prone to traffic congestion delays, unlike the alternative train. Inter Airport Transfers Heathrow - Luton Indirect Option 1 Heathrow - London Victoria (London Underground) Luton - London Victoria (National Express Bus) The Heathrow London Underground service is the cheapest option between Heathrow Airport and Central London. Victoria Underground trains run around every 5 minutes and take about an hour to Victoria from Heathrow with a change of train at Barons Court. This option is particularly suited to if you have a long layover and want to do sightseeing in London, (there is a left luggage office at Victoria Coach Station opposite where the Terravision bus departs).

National Express Luton Airport Buses run frequently non-stop between Victoria and Luton Airport 24x7 from Victoria Coach Station that is about 600 yards from the Underground and train station at Victoria Heathrow - Luton Indirect Option 2 Heathrow - London St Pancras(London Underground) Luton - London St Pancras (Thameslink Trains) The Luton bus permutation (option 1) is the cheapest option but using the alternative train service is faster, although slightly more expensive. The train also doesn't suffer from possible road congestion delays that the cheaper bus is open to. As option 1, the Heathrow London Underground service is the cheapest option between Heathrow Airport and Central London. The Piccadilly Line of the London Underground runs direct between Heathrow and London St Pancras Station. Underground trains run around every 5 minutes and take about an hour to St Pancras from Heathrow. Like Victoria, there is a left luggage facility at St Pancras Station. Thameslink Luton Airport Trains run several times an hour between St Pancras and Luton Parkway Station.

A connecting shuttle bus takes you up the hill to Luton Airport passenger terminals, a short 5 minute journey. The bus connector is included in the rail ticket to Luton Airport. Luton - Heathrow Airport Private Transfers A private car or bus with a clear run takes around 50 minutes to make the journey between Heathrow and Luton. As well as being the most convenient and stress free option, private vehicles can make real sense, especially if there is a group of you or you have lots of luggage. Longer Stopover In London If you are staying overnight then it doesn't matter too much where you stay in Central London, there are so many different transfer options between both airports and the centre. If you want to just have stopover during the daytime then there are left luggage offices at Victoria Train and Coach Stations and St Pancras Station that are also good hubs for public transport to both airports. Luton - Central London by Public Transport - Your Options Time To Kill At The Airport? - Why Not Visit Windsor Instead, Its Convenient & Good Value Too If you have a late flight out of Heathrow or a long stopover killing time at the airport is something most people dread the thought off.

A much more attractive proposition is to spend your time in the attractive town of Windsor, just a few miles from Heathrow Airport. Windsor Castle pictured right is what it is famous for but there is much much more to Windsor and Eton than the castle. We have flexible packages for all group sizes. A luggage storage service is available whilst you are in Windsor and there is a flat fee rate, no matter how much or little time you spend in Windsor - no waiting time charges apply. The stopover solution is a private solution customised to every customer. This is not a public tour with set operating times. Windsor Stopover / Late Flight Solution - More Details Semi Independent or Guided Tour Transfers We can customise a day or half day to remember reflecting your personal interests whether there are two or two hundred of you. We love working with our customers to understand their interests and timescale's and provide a customised itinerary that fits your schedule and pocket. So fill in the enquiry form below with as much detail as you can. If you just want transport we can do that too. We'll transport you into London, perhaps do a one hour orientation tour and drop you off at a place of your choosing.

At an agreed time and place we'll then come and pick you up again. If you have luggage we'll take care of that too. If you know exactly what you want, all the better. Quotation / Enquiry Form

Question: Which London Underground line serves Heathrow Airport?
Answer: Piccadilly