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Transport From Heathrow to London & Beyond
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Transport from Heathrow comes in many forms to suit all budgets.

Heathrow Airport consists of 5 terminals.
Terminals 1 to 3 are in the middle of the airport surrounded by the runways. This area called 'Central' is the hub of the transport network at Heathrow.

Terminal 4 is on the southern boundary of the airport. The Heathrow Connect train runs (free) between Terminal 4 and the central area, train runs every 15 minutes.
Terminal 5, (dominated by British Airways) is on the western boundary of the airport.
You can use the Heathrow Express train to travel (free) between Terminal 5 and the central area, train runs every 15 minutes.
Transport Heathrow to London
Mainstream Transport Options Between Heathrow and Central London
Heathrow Express Train £16.50 Every 15 minutes. Journey 15-20 mins to London Paddington. Travelcards + Oyster Cards not accepted.
Doesn't stop at T4.
Heathrow Connect Train £7.40 Every 30-60 mins. Journey 25-30 mins to London Paddington. Travelcards + Oyster Cards not accepted.
Doesn't stop at T5.
London Underground Train £4.00 Visits all terminals, approx every 5 minutes.
45-60 mins to central London.
Travelcards or Oyster Cards cheaper, zone 6.
National Express Coach £5.00 Starts from Central Bus Station between Terminals 1,2 & 3
Free train link from T4 and T5
3-6 buses an hour. 45-75 mins to London (Victoria).
SkyShuttle Hotel Shuttle £17 to
£21		 Hotel shuttle bus (shared) service to any hotel
Maximum wait 20 mins. 30-75 mins to any London hotel.
Serves all terminals.
Black Taxi London's black cabs form the taxi ranks outside each terminal.
No wait. 30-75 mins to any London hotel. £40-£70.
Maximum of 5 passengers and limited luggage. 3/4 large cases.
Group/Family Bus Charter For groups and large families a charter bus will meet you outside customs/baggage. No wait. 30-75 mins to any London hotel.
Even smallest 8 seat bus will take 16 large cases.

 
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Transfers into London

In ascending order of cost these are:

London Underground
The London Underground network runs out to Heathrow Airport taking around 45 minutes and is by far the cheapest option.
There will be an underground station very near your central London destination. Downside is chronic crowding of the carriages which can be stressful and uncomfortable if you have lots of luggage after a long flight.
There are three Underground Stations at Heathrow covering Terminals 1,2,3 (Central), Terminal 4 and Terminal 5.
Trains run every 5 minutes. All trains run to Central for Terminals 1,2,3 whilst alternate trains go from Terminal 4 and Terminal 5.
London Underground Heathrow Link Details ....

Bus
National Express Coaches run several coaches an hour from the central bus station at Heathrow to Victoria Coach Station in central London.
These are dedicated, comfortable coaches most of which have onboard toilets. Journey time is around an hour and is dependent on traffic conditions. The service runs down realtively early in the evening though.
National Express Heathrow to Victoria Service Details ....
Rail
A dedicated rail express train called the Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes into London. This is the fastest and most expensive option. A cheaper stopping train alternative called the Heathrow Connect also runs along the same track.
If there are 3 or more of you its cheaper to get a taxi than take the Heathrow Express.
Heathrow Express Details ....

Hotel Shuttle Bus to Central London Hotels
A frequent door to door shuttle bus, SkyShuttle is available to transport all travellers to any Central London hotel. This is a shared service using mini buses carrying around 8-10 people. If there are 3 or more of you its cheaper to get a taxi.
Sky Shuttle Bus Details ....

Taxi
The black London taxi's that queue outside each terminal are well regulated and boarding is very orderly.
You will not be hassled in any way like some world airports. Fares are complicated but should be around £45-£55, depending on destination, time of day and traffic conditions.
Taxi Hire Details ....

Group Transfers (5 or more people)
For groups and families chartering a bus can be both the fastest and cheapest transfer of all.
Group Transfer Details ....

To Other Airports
There are frequent direct transfer services by National Express by bus to Luton, Stansted & Gatwick Airports. Note these services do not pick up from the Terminals, except Terminal 5, you board at the central bus station.
Full Details ....

To Rest Of United Kingdom
National Express Coaches run direct services from Heathrow to many major towns and cities in England and Wales and connections to everywhere else. Heathrow is not a major rail station, services only currently run to Central London.
There are several rail-air coaches which connect Heathrow to the main railway network to avoid a trip into London.
Full Details ....
Heathrow Hotels
Indicative Pricing
* prices sampled for early February 2010		 Typical Double Rate * Hotel Transfer
 Comments
Midweek Weekend
Heathrow Lodge ~+# £35
 £35
 Free Bus En-suite +£10/£15
Singles -£5
Oakwood Guest House ~ £55
 £52
 Local Bus £2 Includes breakfast
Singles from £35
Cottage Guest House ~+# £85
 £75
 Local Bus £2 Includes breakfast
Quality B&B, Singles from £65
easyHotel Heathrow £29 £29 Hotel Shuttle or
Local Bus		 Ultra no frills hotel
Cheapest rooms no windows
Comfort Inn Heathrow £47 £39 Hoppa Bus 3 Star hotel, relatively remote
Budget prices with facilities
Ibis Heathrow + £52 £39 Hoppa or
Local Bus		 3 Star at north eastern corner
of airport. McDonalds next door.
Premier Inn (Bath Road) +# £55 £39 Hoppa or
Local Bus		 One of two Premier Inns at Heathrow
Premier Inn (M4/J4) +# £55 £39 Hoppa Bus By Junction 3 of M4 Motorway
Sheraton Heathrow £71 £42 Hoppa or
Local Bus		 4 Star, one of the closest hotels
to Terminal 5.
Quality Hotel Heathrow £40 £43 Hoppa or
Local Bus		 3 Star Budget hotel
especially suitable for T5
4 Star Mystery Hotel +# £69 £44 Hoppa Bus 4 Star Hotel Allocated
with Heathrow Hoppa Link
Travelodge Terminal 5 +# £49 £45 Hoppa Bus
Terminal 5 Only		 By J14 of M25 motorway
Within sight of T5
Travelodge Heathrow Central # £49 £45 Hoppa or
Local Bus		 Travelodge for Terminals 1,2,3,4
Jurys Inn Heathrow +# £49 £48 Hoppa or
Local Bus/Tube		 By Hatton Cross Underground
Good for T4 and trips to London
St Giles Heathrow ~ £68 £49 Taxi £12 or
285 Bus £2		 3 Star - opposite Feltham Station
Novotel Heathrow +# £69 £49 Hoppa Bus 3 Star by Junction 4
(airport junction) of M4
Holiday Inn Ariel Heathrow + £77 £49 Hoppa Bus
Local Bus 		Near Airport Bowling Alley
and a McDonald's
Holiday Inn (Bath Road) £78 £51 Hoppa or
Local Bus		 One of the closest Hotels
to Terminals 1,2,3
Marriott Windsor +# £109 £52 Hoppa or
Local Bus		 4 Star by J5 of M4
Suites that accommodate 6 people
Holiday Inn (M4) Heathrow +# £92 £55 Hoppa Bus By motorway junction with M4
Walkable to local village Sipson
Thistle Heathrow +# £58 £58 Hoppa or
Local Bus		 Budget hotel close to Terminal 5
Ramada Heathrow +# £89 £59 Hoppa or
Local Bus		 Attractive pricing for 4 star
but 3.5 miles from airport
Park Inn Heathrow ~+# £103 £59 Hoppa or
Local Bus		 4 Star, one of closest to T1,2,3
Pub, small supermarket adjacent
Marriott Heathrow +# £109 £59 Hoppa or
Local Bus		 Very large 4 Star hotel on
northern perimeter of airport
Sheraton Skyline +# £121 £63 Hoppa or
Local Bus		 4 Star on main hotel strip.
Crown Plaza Heathrow +# £114 £65 Hoppa Bus 4 Star with lots of facilities
By motorway junction with airport
Radisson Edwardian Heathrow + £138 £75 Hoppa or
Local Bus		 5 Star, one of closest to T1,2,3
Pub, small supermarket nearby
Renaissance Heathrow £116 £77 Hoppa or
Local Bus		 4 Star, one of closest to T1,2,3
Pub, small supermarket adjacent
Sofitel Terminal 5 +# £137 £91 At Terminal 5 5 Star linked to Terminal 5
Hilton Terminal 4 £154 £91 At Terminal 4
Bus To Term 5		 Hotel with walkway to Terminal 4
Own transfer bus to Terminal 5
Berkeley Park Apartments +# £99 £99 Hoppa or
Local Bus		 4 Star Grade Apartments
close to main hotel strip
~ Single Rooms     + Triple Rooms       # Quad Rooms