Heathrow Airport Transfer-Your Choices For Travel To Airport

Published: 2019-11-16   Views: 674
Author: johnsteffan
Published in: Travel & Leisure

Heathrow Airport is the largest airport in the UK and is not only the busiest airport in the UK but in Europe also. No fewer than 68 million passengers fly from Heathrow every year, which is a shade above the current UK population of 66.57 million. 1.3 million tonnes of cargo are sent out from Heathrow every year to 180 worldwide destinations carried by 90 airlines which fly from Heathrow. There are two main runways and a cross-wind runway, and five terminals. There are also a wide range of facilities including those for children and disabled travellers, and for businesses too.

There are several types of Heathrow Airport transfer including coach services, trains and taxis. The National Express coach service runs from London Victoria Coach Station and arrives at one of a number of different stops depending on the terminal. At only 5.00 it is the cheapest way to get to Heathrow and the fast service will get you there in 40 minutes, traffic permitting. There is also a stopping service which takes up to two and a half hours. Coaches leave Victoria every 15 - 60 minutes depending on the type of service.

For terminals 1 - 3, the coach stops at the Central Bus Station which is a short walk from the check-in which is accessed by underground walkways. For terminal 4, the coach stops at stops 13 and 14 which are just outside the terminal. For terminal 5, the coach stops at stops 13 - 16. The bus station is open 24/7 and if you are returning into central London you can buy tickets in the travel centre from 6.00 am to 10.30 pm. There is a lift to the underground level and baggage trolleys are available.

Get Heathrow airport by Train:

The fastest way to get to Heathrow Airport is by train, and these leave from Paddington every 15 minutes and every 30 minutes after 10 pm. The journey time is just 15 minutes. For terminals 1, 2, and 3 the station is a ten-minute walk to terminal 1 and 2, and five minutes to terminal 3. The stations for terminals 4 and 5 are immediately below the terminals and have lift access. The fares are 22 for a single ticket and 36 for return, or for first class 30 single and 54 return. If you are in London you can get Heathrow airport from any station by train

You can also get to Heathrow by tube and this takes about an hour and costs 6.00 unless you have an Oyster card in which case it varies from 3.10 to 5.10. An Oyster card costs 18 or 13.10 for a Travelcard for one day.

How do I get from Heathrow to central London?

Of course, all of the above methods of travel are from central London, but you first have to get to the stations or coach station from wherever you live, which will usually mean getting to your local station, which may mean you need a bus to get there, and then when you get into London you may need to get the tube to the departure point, or of course you could get a taxi, all of which adds to the cost and the time to get to Heathrow.

Of course, another way to get to Heathrow is to drive there yourself and park at the airport, and there are various different parking services on offer. If you are gong abroad for a holiday for two weeks, there are long stay car parks with a shuttle bus to run you to the terminal. A typical price for these for a two-week stay is 159.30. You can also have a Meet and Greet parking service where you park in the short stay Meet and Greet zone and the company parks your car for you and has it waiting for you on your return. That cost is 211.70. There is also a Valet Parking service where you drop your car on the terminal forecourt and the rate for that is 240.70.

There is an even better way to get to and from Heathrow and that is to use a Heathrow Taxi London service. You leave your car at home and a luxury chauffeur-driven taxi collects you and your luggage. You sit back in comfort as the chauffeur takes you to the terminal. When you return your limo is waiting for you again to take you home. The best part about it? It only costs around the same as the Meet and Greet or Valet Parking service. It's a bit of a no-brainer really.