If you
have a very long gap between flights or prefer the idea of overnighting
at a Central London hotel in preference to an airport hotel then transferring
via Central London is very much an option.
The Heathrow Express train
runs between Heathrow and Paddington station taking 15 minutes at
a frequency of every 15 minutes.
The First Capital Connect
Luton train runs between Luton and Kings Cross St Pancras stations
as well as going onto Farringdon, Blackfriars and London Bridge. |
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There
are left luggage offices at both Paddington and St Pancras Stations
if you want to dump your luggage and do some sightseeing.
Paddington and Kings Cross St Pancras are connected by the Circle
Line, part of the London
Underground system. Both are in Zone 1 of the system, and are
about 2 miles apart.
It should be emphasised that the direct route between Heathrow and
Luton is the Heathrow
- Luton bus shuttle operated by National Express.
The cheapest
route between Heathrow and Luton is also via central London using
coach and the London Underground. This is much slower and crowded
though substantially cheaper than using the Express train options
assumed here.
Full details of the Heathrow
Express and Luton First
Capital Connect Train including fares are on separate detailed
pages.
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It makes
sense to seek accommodation around Paddington Station or Kings Cross.
Kings Cross is undergoing major redevelopment, hotels are mostly of
the 'Bed and Breakfast' variety and have some of the cheapest prices
in Central London.
We have detailed pages on the extensive hotel accommodation around
Paddington Station. |
Paddington
Hotel Map & District Briefing
In addition to providing descriptions of hotels and instant reservations
for each hotel, we have an accurate street map of Paddington with
the locations of each hotel. We have verified the locations by walking
each street ourselves, they are not based on postcodes or automated
mapping systems. We also have a thorough Paddington
briefing.
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Paddington Hotels |
Paddington Hotel Map |
Kings
Cross St Pancras Hotel Map & District Briefing
In addition to providing descriptions of hotels and instant reservations
for each hotel, we have an accurate street map of Kings Cross with
the locations of each hotel. We have verified the locations by walking
each street ourselves, they are not based on postcodes or automated
mapping systems.
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Kings Cross St Pancras Hotels |
Kings Cross Hotel Map |
| 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. |
| easyBus
- Transfers between Luton Airport & London from £2 |
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easyBus
operate a 24x7 bus service in partnership with Green Line 757. The service
is 24x7 and stops at Victoria, Marble Arch, Baker Street and Finchley Road
in Central London
Fares : From £2
(run on low cost airline model) |
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easyBus Luton
- London More Details .... |
Airport
To Airport Private Tour Transfers
via
Windsor, Stonehenge, Central London etc
Affordable Windsor Stopover Option - Leave The Luggage With Us!
(Stay as long as you like in Windsor With
No Waiting Charges Before The Airport) |
If you have a very long wait for your connecting flight or are overnighting
at an airport hotel, why not consider some sightseeing rather than just
kill time at the airport.
Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Central London are popular options.
Amongst others we have an affordable Windsor stopover. Leave your luggage
in the vehicle. You are free to explore Windsor and Eton as long as you
like.
We will collect you at a stipulated time and take you to the airport, (Heathrow
is only 20 minutes). We will not charge you waiting time. We charge a single
flat fee over our normal airport transfer charge per vehicle.
Airport to
Airport Tour Transfers - More Information |
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