Heathrow is one of the most popular airports in the world and among the top airports in Europe. If you arrive to Heathrow, you can expect it to be crowded throughout the entire day. Luckily the transportation from the airport to the city center is effortless to arrange, especially as the airport is connected to downtown with the metro.
1) Metro
Heathrow Airport has three underground stations (for the different terminals), all located in zone 6 on the public transportation system. A single ticket to London costs appx. £5 if you buy such a ticket. The Picadilly line takes you from Heathrow stops at major metro stops such as Kings Cross, Picadilly Circus, Covent Garden, and many other stops.
2) Heathrow Express
Heathrow Express is an express train taking you to the center of London within 15 minutes. It leaves from the airport every 15 minutes and takes you to London Paddington. The price of a normal single far is £18.
3) National Express
National Express has several buses from Heathrow Airport to several destinations in London and all around England. If you book early, the prices are excellent.
4) Private taxi
Would you like to get to your hotel as quickly as possible? Does it sound nice to have a driver waiting for you in the arrival hall at Heathrow with a sign with your name on? You can book a private driver to pick you up at Heathrow below.
