London’s Heathrow airport is one of the busiest in the world. From its five terminals, it is possible to fly just about anywhere. Heathrow (LHR) is located about 15 miles west of London and there are several options for getting from the airport to London.
Taxis are the most expensive option for getting from Heathrow Airport to London, costing around 100, although London’s distinctive black cabs are well known for the expertise and courtesy of their drivers. The cabs can be picked up at the official taxi stand outside each of the airport’s terminals.
London’s Underground – or Tube, as it is affectionately known – is the oldest such system in the world and despite showing its age is still an efficient means of transport, carrying millions of passengers daily. There are three Underground stations at Heathrow, serving all terminals and the journey into central London on the Piccadilly Line should take around forty-five minutes.
If your hotel is in Earls Court, South Kensington, Mayfair or Bloomsbury, the Tube is a convenient option, as all these places can be reached without having to change lines. Trains leave around every ten minutes and depending on how long you are staying in London, there are various pricing options for tickets and passes. A one way ticket will cost about 10.
The Heathrow Express train runs from all the terminals to Paddington Station and only takes about 15 minutes, although if your destination is elsewhere in London, you will have to transfer to bus or train at Paddington. Trains run every 15 minutes and a one way ticket costs around 35. A wide range of bus and coach options are also available to take you into London, although many involve at least one connection. National Express provides daily nonstop coach service to and from Victoria Station, with a one way fare costing around 10.
