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Heathrow Airport to Central London

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These are dated guides, not live traffic or fares. Travel times are for the journey after boarding; airport access, immigration and waiting are additional. Check official service information before departure.

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Airport express

Heathrow Express

Travel time
About 15–20 min
Fare
GBP 26 Adult one way · check ticket conditions
Arrival point
London Paddington Station
Connections
Direct · no vehicle change
Terminal / station access
Terminal 2 · Terminal 3 · Terminal 5

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Taxi

London black taxi

Travel time
About 30–60 min
Fare
Estimated GBP 70–120 Per vehicle · check supplements
Arrival point
Your destination address in Central London
Connections
Direct · no vehicle change
Terminal / station access
Terminal 2 · Terminal 3 · Terminal 4 · Terminal 5

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Transport details

Heathrow Express

Operator: Heathrow Express

Boarding point
Board at Heathrow Central (T2/T3) or T5. Passengers at T4 use the free terminal connection and change at T2/T3.
Travel-time notes
About 15 minutes from T2/T3 or 20 from T5, excluding the T4 connection and waiting.
Fare conditions
Adult Standard Class ordinary single. Advance discounts, premium seating and returns have separate conditions.
Frequency
Approximately every 15 minutes
Official sources & check date · 2026-10-05

London black taxi

Operator: Licensed London black taxis

Boarding point
Official black taxi ranks outside each terminal
Fare conditions
TfL typical range per vehicle. The GBP 1.60 airport-rank extra and applicable booking fees are additional. Delays can increase the fare beyond this range.
Luggage
TfL states that there is no extra luggage charge.
Accessibility
The airport states that black taxis have wheelchair access.
Official sources & check date · 2026-10-05

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Start with the arrival point near your accommodation, boarding terminal and vehicle changes. These are documented routes, not every route into the city.

  • Heathrow Express · London Paddington Station · Direct · no vehicle change
  • London black taxi · Your destination address in Central London · Direct · no vehicle change

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