How to get from to London Using Public Transport
We’ve narrowed down the best public transport options when you need to get from Heathrow Airport to London. We’ve taken a close look at all the best available public transport options from Heathrow to London and have compared them on price, frequency, time and luggage allowance.
Time it takes to get from Heathrow to London
Are we there yet? If your idea of the best public transport option from Heathrow to London is simply the fastest, then you’ll probably want to catch the Heathrow Express. The Paddington Heathrow Express is a dedicated rail link into Central London and takes just 15 minutes. Their slogan: 15 minutes, every 15 minutes. The Heathrow Express is actually so quick that it would be quicker to check in to one of the hotels around Paddington Station than some of the hotels around Heathrow Airport.
Frequency of transport from Heathrow to London
Once you’ve arrived at Heathrow Airport and have cleared customs and collected your luggage (which normally takes around 45-75 minutes) you’ll well and truly be ready to get on your way to London. The frequency of each public transport service from Heathrow to London varies quite a lot from service to service. Again, the Heathrow Express will be your best bet if you want to get to London from Heathrow Airport as quickly as possible, however the London Underground Piccadilly Line trains leave Heathrow Airport for London approximately every 5 minutes.
Cost of Transport from Heathrow to London
The cost of public transport from Heathrow to London varies quite substantially from service to service, depending on level of luxury, time it takes to arrive in London and frequency of service. Public transport however, will on average be a lot cheaper than private transport options. When trying to get cheap transport to London from Heathrow Airport, always plan ahead. It pays to book in advance. Also, make sure to look out for added fees if you bring excess luggage or you purchase a ticket once onboard rather than at a ticket booth or kiosk in the terminal station. We have only outlined below ticket options that can be purchased offline and on the day of travel. If you are able to purchase tickets online and in advance you are likely to get a much better deal. We recommend checking out the online advance ticket deals for your preferred mode of transport to find the cheapest price.
Luggage Allowance from Heathrow to London
If your ideal holiday in London requires a lot of luggage then you’ll likely want to take the Heathrow Express, where luggage is only limited by your ability to carry it aboard. There are luggage racks and overhead shelves for smaller bags. As the Underground can become very crowded in peak times, if you’re planning on carrying a lot of luggage on the Piccadilly Line train, you’ll need good control over your bags as you may struggle to get off the train if you have a lot of luggage with you. Make sure you plan ahead, not just for luggage allowance, but by what you can comfortably carry on and off public transport.
*Fares, times and luggage allowance correct as at 30/03/2016. Subject to change.
See also:
How to Get from Heathrow Airport to Central London
How to Get from Central London to Heathrow Airport
How to Get from Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport