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London Heathrow: from the airport into town

Train, bus, taxi or transfer – which connection from London Heathrow airport into the city centre suits you best.

London Underground platform
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Your options

All information without guarantee, as of November 2026. Terms and offers change regularly – only the information on the providers' official websites is binding.

  • Elizabeth line: direct to stations such as Paddington, Bond Street and Liverpool Street – usually the best balance of time and price.
  • Heathrow Express: non-stop to Paddington, the fastest but much more expensive.
  • Piccadilly line (Tube): the cheapest, stops all over central London, but takes the longest.
  • Taxi (black cab) and ride-hailing: convenient with lots of luggage, expensive and slow depending on traffic.

Tips

  • Pay contactless: for the Elizabeth line and the Tube just tap your card or phone on the reader – use the same card when entering and leaving.
  • Entry: you need an ETA before travelling to the UK.
  • Engineering works: some lines don't run at weekends – check TfL beforehand.

Official information

Pre-book a transfer

How Voynera helps

After landing, Voynera's arrival briefing shows the route and travel time to your accommodation – and doesn't suggest a transfer if you've already booked one or your card includes ride credit.

As of November 2026 · without guarantee