Home/Airports

London Heathrow Airport to London (Heathrow) — Transport Guide 2026

Heathrow (LHR) is 15 miles west of central London. Elizabeth line to Paddington £12.80 in 30 min — the operator-recommended fastest budget option since 2022. Heathrow Express £25 in 15 min. Piccadilly line £5.60 (60 min). Black cab £55-100.

LHR24 km to cityGBPEurope
Pre-book a transferLondon (Heathrow) hotels

Last updated: 2026-08

By AirConnect Editorial
Cheapest
Piccadilly line (£5.60)
Fastest
Heathrow Express — 15 min to Paddington

Every transport option compared

Elizabeth line to Paddington / Central London

train · Best for: Best value + fast
Cost
£12.80 peak / £12.80 off-peak (£11.30 with Oyster)
Time
30-40 min to Paddington
Frequency
Every 5-10 min · 05:00-24:00
Runs through Central London (Bond St, Tottenham Court Rd, Liverpool St).

Heathrow Express to Paddington

train · Best for: Fastest to Paddington
Cost
£25 advance / £27 anytime
Time
15 min non-stop
Frequency
Every 15 min · 05:00-23:30

Piccadilly line to Central London

metro · Best for: Cheapest to Central + West End
Cost
£5.60 off-peak (Oyster/contactless)
Time
55-65 min to King's Cross
Frequency
Every 5-10 min · 05:00-24:00

Black cab (metered)

taxi · Best for: Direct + groups
Cost
£55-100 to Central London
Time
30-90 min traffic-dependent
Frequency
On-demand
Fixed off-peak fares available from T2/T3/T5 ranks.

Uber / Bolt

ride share · Best for: App-based door-to-door
Cost
£35-70
Time
30-90 min
Frequency
On-demand

National Express + Megabus coaches

bus · Best for: Budget onward to UK cities
Cost
£6-15
Time
45-90 min to Victoria
Frequency
Every 30-60 min

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of London (Heathrow) (LHR)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

Check transfer pricesRenting a car instead? Compare rentals with free cancellation.

Where to stay in London (Heathrow)

London (Heathrow) hotels on Expedia

Flying in via LHR? Expedia bundles hotel + car rental at checkout — usually 8-15% off vs booking separately. Free cancellation on most rates.

Search London (Heathrow) on Expedia

US default

Expedia bundles the flight + hotel discount in-cart (5-30% off the combined book). Price-match guarantee means you can rebook if the rate drops before check-in.

See London (Heathrow) rates

Stay connected abroad — no roaming bills

Buy a travel eSIM before you fly and install it by QR code.

Get eSIM

London (Heathrow) travel deals

Weekly hotel + flight deals for this destination. No spam.

Find cheap flights

Compare flights · Powered by Trip.com

Search flights
Or compare fares on ExpediaBundle flight + hotel on Trip.com

Frequently asked

How far is London Heathrow Airport from London (Heathrow)?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 24 km from London (Heathrow) city centre.
What is the cheapest way from LHR to London (Heathrow)?
Piccadilly line (£5.60)
What is the fastest way from LHR to London (Heathrow)?
Heathrow Express — 15 min to Paddington

Getting around London (Heathrow)