Heathrow Airport Transport – Rail, Coach and Bus

National Express coach services operate out of the Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station, to and from central London (Victoria), and destinations all over the UK.

The central bus station is located between Terminals 2 and 3, is open 24 hours and is well sign-posted. It is a few minutes walk from the terminals via underground walkways.

Heathrow Airport by RailAir

RailAir operate a dedicated coach service that runs non-stop from Reading Station to Heathrow Airport.

This coach service departs from Reading station every 20 minutes (or up to 30 minutes in the early hours of the morning) and travels to terminals 2, 3 and 5.

Taxis are a great, hassle-free and convenient way to get to the airport. There are over 600 taxi companies serving Heathrow airport and the surrounding areas, many of which specialise in airport taxis and can offer great rates.

Find cheap airport taxis near you and get hold of a Heathrow Airport Taxi Quote.

The listings include contact details and a description of each company’s services to help you book a taxi to suit your needs. If you contact them and book in advance the trip is usually cheaper than getting a taxi on the day.

Heathrow Airport Hotel Transfers

There are many services that offer shuttle transfers between Heathrow and your chosen London hotel. Often these are offered by the hotels themselves, so if you are needing to get to a hotel with a transfer or shuttle bus service offered then you might find it useful to check out hotels nearby and book a Heathrow hotel that offers a service such as this to make your journey easier. Alternatively, National Express offer a Hotel Hoppa transfer service. Shuttle buses are provided to and from Terminals 1, 3, 4 and 5 and tickets can be bought from the Heathrow Hoppa Hotel website.

There is a Railair service operating to and from London Heathrow Airport providing links to stations in Feltham, Reading, Woking and Watford Junction.

Rail information and ticket desks are in the arrivals areas of all five terminals.

Train times, cheapest fare finders and discounts on UK attractions can be found from thetrainline.com. Booking in advance with the Trainline can save you an average of 43%, as opposed to booking at the train station. So it’s worth getting your tickets sorted online today!

Using thetrainline.com means you can know train times and route options well in advance of your trip. You can also choose slightly different route options that might take slightly longer but can save you even more money off your ticket. Book in advance to make sure you secure a great price.

There are major train operators linking London to the rest of the UK including East Midlands Trains, First Great Western, London Midland, South West Trains, Southern Trains, First ScotRail and Virgin Trains.

Rail Europe

Speaking of rail travel, have you heard of Rail Europe? They offer one way or return tickets all over Europe for great prices. Whether you fancy a jaunt to Rotterdam or want to plan a rail adventure across the continent, you’re sure to find an option to inspire your next trip! Trains leave from London St Pancras which is just 45 minutes from the Heathrow T2 & T3 train station.

Leave your luggage in the ample racks near the doors and relax for your journey in one of our comfortable, spacious seats. In First Class, you’ll find even more legroom and a personal table to work from, as well as free newspapers and magazines. Their wireless internet service is free throughout the train, throughout the journey. Need to make a call? You’ll find an uninterrupted mobile signal throughout your journey, even when the train is in a tunnel.

The average journey time to central London is about 50 – 60 minutes. Tubes run every five minutes at peak times and every nine minutes at off-peak times and weekends. It takes an additional five minutes to reach Terminals 2 & 3. These times are subject to change – it is normally advisable to check with London Transport before travelling. During the night, the nightbus “N9” connects Heathrow with central London every 30 minutes, so don’t worry if you’ve got a flight at a funny time!