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Heathrow Airport to London (LHR) — Transport Guide 2026

Heathrow is 24 km west of central London. Elizabeth Line (£12-15, 35-45 min to Paddington) is the newest + cheapest fast option. Heathrow Express (£25 single, 15 min to Paddington) is the fastest but priciest. Underground Piccadilly Line (£5.50, 60 min) is cheapest.

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Last updated: 2026-07

Cheapest
Piccadilly Line (£5.50 off-peak)
Fastest
Heathrow Express — 15 min

Every transport option compared

Elizabeth Line to Paddington

train · Best for: Best value + comfort
Cost
£12-15 depending on time
Time
35-45 min
Frequency
Every 4-10 min · 05:30-24:00
New line opened 2022. Also serves Farringdon, Liverpool Street, Canary Wharf without changes.

Heathrow Express to Paddington

train · Best for: Fastest
Cost
£25 single / £37 return
Time
15 min direct
Frequency
Every 15 min · 05:12-23:53
Discount if booked online + 90 days ahead.

Piccadilly Line (Underground)

metro · Best for: Cheapest
Cost
£5.50 off-peak / £6 peak
Time
45-60 min to Piccadilly Circus
Frequency
Every 5-10 min · 05:00-23:45

Uber / Bolt / FreeNow

ride share · Best for: Direct + luggage
Cost
£45-90 (surge)
Time
45-90 min traffic
Frequency
On-demand
Congestion charge £15 + ULEZ apply.

Black Cab

taxi · Best for: Groups + luggage
Cost
£55-100
Time
45-90 min
Frequency
On-demand

National Express to Southampton/Bristol/Oxford

bus · Best for: Onward to UK cities without central London
Cost
£10-30
Time
Varies by destination
Frequency
Hourly

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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.

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Frequently asked

How far is Heathrow Airport from London (LHR)?
Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 24 km from London (LHR) city centre.
What is the cheapest way from LHR to London (LHR)?
Piccadilly Line (£5.50 off-peak)
What is the fastest way from LHR to London (LHR)?
Heathrow Express — 15 min