Getting Around
How to get to and from London Heathrow Airport — taxis, public transport, shuttles and car rental.
Transport Options at LHR
London Heathrow Airport is connected to London and the wider United Kingdom transport network by multiple ground transport options.
Heathrow Express to London Paddington in 15 min, £22–37. Elizabeth Line (Crossrail) to Paddington in 26 min, £12.80. Underground Piccadilly Line to Central London in 50–60 min, £6 with Oyster.
National Express to London Victoria Coach Station. Heathrow Connect on selected services.
Black cab to Central London £50–85, 40–90 min. Uber also available.
Uber has a Meet & Greet option at Terminals 2–4. Terminal 5 has a separate designated pick-up area.
Available at all terminals. Terminal 5 has in-building car rental; others require a short shuttle.
The Elizabeth Line is only 10 minutes slower than Heathrow Express but costs roughly half the price. The carriages are wider — much easier with luggage.
Pre-Book Your Transfer
Skip the taxi queue. Book a private transfer from LHR to London in advance and have a driver waiting when you land.
Recommended · Airport TransferPrivate and shared airport transfers — fixed price, no meter surprises. Driver meets you in arrivals.
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Car Rental at LHR
Exploring United Kingdom beyond London? Renting a car at the airport gives you maximum flexibility from the moment you land.
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