London Airports transfer FAQ: London Heathrow (LHR)
Apr 30, 2018, 4:49 am
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London Airports transfer FAQ: London Heathrow (LHR)
This thread contains the wiki for transfer information to/from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Please update the information above as you see fit, and use the thread below to discuss.
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May 1, 2018, 12:28 pm
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The coach from Heathrow to Oxford is operated by Oxford Bus Company, not National Express, and more details are available here: https://airline.oxfordbus.co.uk/heathrow/
Feb 13, 2019, 11:08 am
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Question about LHR and getting around terminals Landside: I will be arriving LHR in T3 (AA), and have a Priority Pass membership. There is an arrivals lounge landside in T2 that has showers included. What is the best way to proceed? We will be coming in from the US, so I assume we must do the transfer landside. Is there a shuttle or bus to take us from one terminal to another? Or a walkway on the outside of customs and security? Also, can we then catch the Heathrow Express to Paddington in T2 landside?
Feb 13, 2019, 2:14 pm
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You clear immigration and reclaim bags in T3, then you can walk to T2. There is a (clearly signposted) walking route - which has moving walkways to help you along. This walking route also takes you to the stations (for HEx and Piccadilly line).
Is Paddington your final destination in London? If it isn't, HEx should not be your default choice,
Is Paddington your final destination in London? If it isn't, HEx should not be your default choice,
Feb 13, 2019, 2:58 pm
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You clear immigration and reclaim bags in T3, then you can walk to T2. There is a (clearly signposted) walking route - which has moving walkways to help you along. This walking route also takes you to the stations (for HEx and Piccadilly line).
Is Paddington your final destination in London? If it isn't, HEx should not be your default choice,
Is Paddington your final destination in London? If it isn't, HEx should not be your default choice,
May 3, 2019, 4:28 pm
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If I land Friday 1300 @ T4 on EY. What's the earliest I can make it to Kings Cross? I will be flying Premium and have a UK passport so should get out relatively quickly. Once at Paddington via Hex is it easier to Taxi it or Underground with a suitcase. Looking at the route I need to change underground twice? Which might be a hassle. Need to be at KGX by 1500.
May 4, 2019, 12:46 am
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If I land Friday 1300 @ T4 on EY. What's the earliest I can make it to Kings Cross? I will be flying Premium and have a UK passport so should get out relatively quickly. Once at Paddington via Hex is it easier to Taxi it or Underground with a suitcase. Looking at the route I need to change underground twice? Which might be a hassle. Need to be at KGX by 1500.
If you just missed that, you can get the 1352 TfL Rail stopping service (from the rail station not the tube) to Paddington which arrives at 1426. At Paddington, from the rear end of the train, go up to the footbridge, turn right along the bridge and walk to a concourse. On your right is the taxi rank. On your left is the Hammersmith and City line station which has trains to Kings Cross St Pancras without needing to change. There is a tube at 1434 which arrives 1447. Costs £12.50
If you arrive landside later than 1350, get the 1411 TfL Rail service to Terminals 2/3 then change to the Heathrow Express at 1418 which arrives Paddington 1435. The H&C line runs at 1439 arriving 1452 or 1444 arriving 1456½. Costs £24.40. A taxi is unlikely to get you there faster than that, unless the tube has delays.
May 4, 2019, 3:31 am
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If you can get to the Piccadilly line platform in 45 minutes or less, you should take the Piccadilly line train at 1347 which arrives Kings Cross St Pancras at 1449. Costs £3.10
If you just missed that, you can get the 1352 TfL Rail stopping service (from the rail station not the tube) to Paddington which arrives at 1426. At Paddington, from the rear end of the train, go up to the footbridge, turn right along the bridge and walk to a concourse. On your right is the taxi rank. On your left is the Hammersmith and City line station which has trains to Kings Cross St Pancras without needing to change. There is a tube at 1434 which arrives 1447. Costs £12.50
If you arrive landside later than 1350, get the 1411 TfL Rail service to Terminals 2/3 then change to the Heathrow Express at 1418 which arrives Paddington 1435. The H&C line runs at 1439 arriving 1452 or 1444 arriving 1456½. Costs £24.40. A taxi is unlikely to get you there faster than that, unless the tube has delays.
If you just missed that, you can get the 1352 TfL Rail stopping service (from the rail station not the tube) to Paddington which arrives at 1426. At Paddington, from the rear end of the train, go up to the footbridge, turn right along the bridge and walk to a concourse. On your right is the taxi rank. On your left is the Hammersmith and City line station which has trains to Kings Cross St Pancras without needing to change. There is a tube at 1434 which arrives 1447. Costs £12.50
If you arrive landside later than 1350, get the 1411 TfL Rail service to Terminals 2/3 then change to the Heathrow Express at 1418 which arrives Paddington 1435. The H&C line runs at 1439 arriving 1452 or 1444 arriving 1456½. Costs £24.40. A taxi is unlikely to get you there faster than that, unless the tube has delays.
May 6, 2019, 3:50 am
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I have an itinerary next month on BA in F, MAD-LHR-YVR
MAD-LHR arrives in T5
LHR-YVR departs T3.
As an F passenger, what can I expect in terms of getting between T5 and T3? Am I on the Piccadilly line as usual or are other arrangements made for F PAX?
Thanks
MAD-LHR arrives in T5
LHR-YVR departs T3.
As an F passenger, what can I expect in terms of getting between T5 and T3? Am I on the Piccadilly line as usual or are other arrangements made for F PAX?
Thanks