How to travel from London to Heathrow Airport (LHR), United Kingdom
The distance between London and Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 23km (14 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 14min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from London to Heathrow Airport (LHR) by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Heathrow Airport (LHR) → London if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
- Duration14min
- Departsevery 10 mins
- Typical cost£23($27)
Heathrow Express
+ 2 othersTaxi
Take a taxi to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
- Duration25min
- Departson demand
- Typical cost£55($65)
Tranzitt
+ 17 othersDrive
Drive to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
- Duration25min
- Distance26km (16 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from London to Heathrow Airport (LHR) by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 14min.
The distance between London and Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 23km (14 miles).
It takes around 14min to get from London and Heathrow Airport (LHR) by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 25min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from London to Heathrow Airport (LHR) is to take the train which takes around 14min and will set you back approx £23 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between London and Heathrow Airport (LHR), if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Heathrow Airport (LHR). It typically takes around 14min and departs every 15 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between London and Heathrow Airport (LHR) with no changeovers required. The train runs every 15 mins and takes 14min.
Heathrow Express and Elizabeth Line run train services between London and Heathrow Airport (LHR). Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 14min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between London and Heathrow Airport (LHR). We recommend that you take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. instead which will take 14min.
Flights and Airlines
The easiest way to get to Heathrow Airport (LHR) from London is to take the train which will take 14min and cost around £23 ($27).
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Heathrow Airport (LHR). We recommend that you take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. instead which will take 14min.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from London and Heathrow Airport (LHR). The distance is around 26km (16 miles) by road and it will take around 25min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Heathrow Airport (LHR) is to take the train which takes, on average, 14min and will usually cost around £23 ($27).
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Compare travel optionsbetween London and Heathrow Airport (LHR)
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 14min | £23($27) | every 10 mins | 23km (14 miles) |
Taxi | 25min | £55($65) | on demand | 26km (16 miles) |
Drive | 25min | £3($4) | on demand | 26km (16 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between London and Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Train operators
Heathrow Express
Elizabeth Line
Train operators
London Underground (Tube)