LHR Airport Transportation Options
London Heathrow Airport offers a variety of transportation options to get you to and from the airport efficiently. From trains and buses to taxis and rental cars, you'll find a mode of transport that suits your needs.
Taxis & Limousines
Taxis are readily available outside each terminal. You can book a black cab upon arrival or pre-book a minicab service. For luxury travel, several limousine services operate at Heathrow. Contact your preferred provider for details and reservations.
Private Shuttles & Buses
- Dot2Dot: Departs from each terminal, providing convenient hotel transfers.
- HotelHoppa: Serves hotels in the Heathrow area. Check with your hotel for schedules and pick-up points.
Ride-Share Services
Heathrow supports popular ride-share platforms like Uber. Designated pick-up areas are clearly marked at each terminal. Use your app to arrange a ride and follow signs to the pick-up zone.
Rental Cars
Rental car facilities are located near the terminals. Major providers such as Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise operate at Heathrow. Contact your chosen provider for booking and pick-up details.
Public Transportation
By Train
- Heathrow Express: Fastest option to central London, with non-stop trains to Paddington Station every 15 minutes. Journey time is 15 minutes.
- Heathrow Connect: Stops at five stations en route to Paddington, departing every 30 minutes. Journey time is 26 minutes.
- London Underground: Piccadilly Line connects the airport to central London. Travel time is 40-50 minutes from Terminals 2 & 3, and under an hour from Terminals 4 & 5.
By Bus
- Central Bus Station: Located between Terminals 2 & 3, open 24/7. Offers connections to various local and regional destinations.
- RailAir Coaches: Connects to Reading and Woking railway stations.
- Express Buses: Green Line route 724, London Buses route X26, and Carousel Buses serve various destinations.
- Night Bus N9: Provides service to central London during train non-operational hours.
Transfers to Other Airports
- To Gatwick Airport: National Express coach service offers up to six hourly departures, taking approximately 75 minutes.
- To Stansted Airport: National Express coaches depart every 30-60 minutes, with a journey time of 90 minutes.
Accessibility & Additional Services
Heathrow provides wheelchair services and moving walkways throughout the airport. For hotel shuttles, check with your accommodation for specific arrangements. Short-term parking is available near each terminal for quick pick-ups and drop-offs.
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Tips, Help & Resources
iFly.com strives to make your travel experience as smooth and stress-free as possible, from booking your flights to navigating airport security and beyond. Here are some things you may need to know that can help you on your journey specific to Harlington, Hayes, Middlesex's LHR airport:
- Want to know the best way to get to your destination when leaving the airport? There are taxi services curbside, or you can use airport shuttle busses & vans, or you can even pick up a rental car from LHR outside baggage claim areas, perhaps as a one-way rental and drop it off in town.
- Harlington, Hayes, Middlesex airport is equipped to handle special-needs persons, and also small medical emergencies that may arise.
- To find which baggage carousel your flight is assigned to, look up your flights' arrival status into LHR airport.
- If you have lost something while in the terminal area, please find the contact info for London Heathrow lost & found here.
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